Over the last few years Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) has gone through several transformations, putting more emphasis than ever before on connecting with the community and improving quality of life for the animals in our care. By the end of 2016, RASKC had officially reached a 90% Live Release Rate (LRR), meaning nine out […]

Looking for a furry companion are you, hmm? The one you seek Pet of the Week Yoda could be. This six-year-old pittie is a loving and playful boy. Yoda is a very smart dog who has shown his caregivers he already knows how to “sit,” “stay,” and “come.” His previous owners did a lot of […]

Lova-bull Johnny is our Pet of the Week! This young pittie is a very smart boy who already knows how to sit. Johnny is full of energy and loves to play, making him one of our “Rambunctious Red” pets. He tends to calm down more when people around him stay calm. Johnny also does his […]

Looking for the purr-fect companion? Let us introduce you to Lola, our Pet of the Week! This young, affectionate lovebug would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home! Lola’s personality color is “Easy Going Green,” meaning she is an adaptable cat who loves to go with the flow. Lola is also very outgoing […]

Looking very festive in his latest photo is Hans, our Pet of the Week! This quirky guy can be a lot of fun, but does take some time to connect to new people. He is full of energy and loves to play – so we call him one of our “Rambunctious Red” pets. Hans tends […]

Meet Jennifer! Jennifer Hunt serves as an outstanding Co-Lead, with Teresa Rosenberg, of our Kirkland Team, comprised of more than 120 volunteers. Jennifer’s cheerfulness, attention to detail, and willingness to go the “extra mile” is deeply appreciated. She also works a weekly shift at the store. Jennifer also has helped to lead many sessions of new volunteer orientation. Thank you, Jennifer!

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This handsome gentleman is Mark, our Pet of the Week! Mark is a younger Akita mix who is very energetic and loves to run. He’s full of energy, so he’s one of our “Rambunctious Red” pets. While he loves to play, Mark does tend to calm down more when people around him stay calm. Mark […]

By George, it’s time for our Pet of the Week! This senior orange tabby is a gentle and loving cat who likes to take things slow. That’s why we call him one of our “Bashful Blue” pets. George may be nervous in new situations, so he needs a family who understands he may need some […]

The holidays are a fun and festive time for everyone, including our pets. However, that good cheer could be ruined if your cat or dog ends up sick, missing, or worse. To help keep this the most wonderful time of the year, Regional Animal Services is pleased to offer the following tips adapted from the […]