Who can resist that sweet smile? This is Maya, our Pet of the Week! This mastiff mix girl was brought in to the Pet Adoption Center by her previous owner in August because they could no longer care for her. Maya has only lived in homes with adults, and would like to keep it that […]
Meet Anya! RASKC is very happy to honor Anya Ameling with Exceptional Youth recognition. This Renton resident and her mom Thuy started volunteering with RASKC in 2014. Over the years, pre-pandemic, Anya had served on our Cat Meet & Greet Team, helped at special adoption events, and also was a member our cat-care team at […]
Meet Vickie! RASKC is honored to name Vickie Villena as an Outstanding New Volunteer. She has demonstrated phenomenal dedication and skill on the Early Morning Cat Crew- training new volunteers, faithfully working a weekly shift, quite often filling in to cover absences- even on Thanksgiving and Christmas this year! Vickie also helps with donation deliveries, […]
Our thanks to Pet Pros and KIRO 7 News for helping us fill the shelves of our pet food bank!
We’ve got some royalty for Pet of the Week – meet Princess! This young tabby was brought in as a momma cat and spent time in a foster home while she raised her babies. Now she’s ready to find a home that will allow her to be the diva cat she is! Princess has certainly […]
Meet Karen! With tremendous pleasure RASKC names Karen Grace as a Volunteer of the Month. She is one of our longest serving volunteers, having fostered animals for us every year since 2007! So far, Karen has contributed over 5,500 hours. Foster Care Coordinator Lori Mason said, “Karen does an amazing job. She’s always there when I […]
Looking for a big pal with a big personality? Then let us introduce you to Elliott, our Pet of the Week! This pittie/husky mix came to us in September. Previous owners described Elliott as a couch potato, but he does have a lot of energy and loves to play. Elliott is a very spirited, independent […]
Who is the prettiest flower in the yard? This is Daisy, our Pet of the Week! This nine-year-old Manx kitty came to us because her previous owner could no longer care for her. Daisy had lived in the same home since she was a small kitten. Her previous owner described Daisy as loving and laid […]
Thanks to the new Jobs and Housing Program recently unveiled by Executive Constantine, at least two DES divisions will be getting extra help and people experiencing homelessness will be gaining job skills and support to transition to permanent housing. Regional Animal Services (RASKC) and Fleet Services are both hiring temporary workers through the program, which is part of the pandemic recovery package.
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RASKC commends the Feral Cat Spay/ Neuter Project, a remarkable non-profit organization with locations in Lynnwood and Renton. This terrific organization has altered more than 135,000 cats! FCSNP started in 1997 as a once-a-month clinic devoted only to feral/free-roaming cats at no cost. This organization now also alters tame cats from shelters, rescue organizations, and […]
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