Have a laugh and wear a smile for that (not quite yet) world-famous cat, Tom – our Pet of the Week! This buff/orange tabby came to us in late August thanks to a good Samaritan. Tom is an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home. He is a bit […]
Straight out of Toontown, here’s Roger, our Pet of the Week! Like his namesake, Roger is a rabbit, a shorthair rabbit to be precise. He came in to the Pet Adoption Center in August to find his “fur-ever” home. Rabbits are intelligent and complex animals that can form deep bonds with their humans. While they […]
Editor’s note: this post is a first-hand account by one of our King County communications staff. On what is usually a short walk at a neighborhood park on my lunch break recently, I came across an unleashed dog without a human. It was a beautiful dog, perhaps a Golden Retriever/Irish setter mix. “Where’s your person?” […]
We all know how valuable caller ID is on our phones to help identify who is calling and make sure we can stay in touch with those we care about most. The same holds true for having “Collar ID” on our pets – and one of the best ways of providing that identification is through […]
We’re exciTED to introduce you to our Pet of the Week – Ted! This young Labrador Retriever mix is a total toy hound! He loves playing with squeaky toys – his current favorite is a squeaky tennis shoe. He likes to carry it around and proudly show it off to people! He would love to […]
Just in time for football season, our Pet of the Week Blitz wants to join your team! This young Siberian Husky is looking for a new home. At almost 50 pounds, he’s considered a large-sized dog. Like all Huskies, Blitz is smart and determined. He has shown signs of being a fence-jumper and escape artist, […]
At RASKC, we care for more than just cats and dogs. Depending on the need, we’ve taken in guinea pigs, birds, snakes, and even a rat or two. This year, we’ve taken in a large number of rabbits, which has been a bit unusual. Unfortunately, rabbits don’t do well in the shelter environment – but […]
Say hello to our Pet of the Week – this is Tuggy! Tuggy is a senior tabby who came in to the Pet Adoption Center in early May, so she’s been with us for a while. Her previous owner says she lived with other cats, dogs of all sizes, and children. When Tuggy lived with […]
Hip hip hooray – Hippo is our Pet of the Week! This gorgeous gray girl was brought in by a good Samaritan in early July. Hippo weighs about 76 pounds, making her a large breed dog. She is a little “chonky” and would benefit from losing a bit of weight. Hippo is full of energy […]
Needing to find a new home for a beloved pet is sometimes a difficult reality. While Regional Animal Services of King County strives to ensure surrendered pets have the best possible stay at the Pet Adoption Center, shelters are still a stressful place for animals. That’s why RASKC has partnered with Home To Home, an […]
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