Exterior of newly-refurbished Cat Adoptions Building at RASKC

The Cat Adoptions Building, a newly-refurbished trailer at Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC), will open on March 27 to receive incoming cats and allow adopters to once again choose a new furry feline friend on-site at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent. During the December 2025 storms, the cat building at the Pet […]

Group of cats and dogs on blue background with CARE REDI Bronze Certification seal and RASKC logo

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) staff recently completed the Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) training. The coursework consisted of more than four hours of challenging curriculum followed by a test which provided continuing education credits to staff. By taking this course, RASKC staff committed […]

Luck of the Dog adoption promotion graphic

You can make a canine a “lucky dog” this month at Regional Animal Services of King County! Through March 31, you can adopt any adult dog (six months or older) for just $50 during our “Luck of the Dog” adoption special. Adopting a dog from RASKC is always a great value. Not only will you […]

Spork, a tan and white male pit bull dog, standing in the grass and looking up at the camera

Put some spark into your life with Spork, our Pet of the Week! This five-year-old pittie boy has an interesting back story. He was a stray that walked into a local bar looking for help, and since then he’s been charming everyone he meets! Spork is a smart and resourceful dog, though he can take […]

Downed tree being removed from outside of cat building at RASKC

Unfortunately, the cat building at Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) sustained significant damage from falling trees during the recent storm and the structure has been deemed unsafe for occupancy. As a result, we have lost more than half of our available cat housing. This has a tremendous impact on our ability to help […]

Graphic with dog and RASKC log, text reads "Limited Operations"

UPDATED: December 18, 2025 – 3:30 p.m. Out of caution due to the ongoing flood emergency and recent damage from storms, we are limiting operations at the Pet Adoption Center until further notice. We are asking residents to: Also, because many roads in the Kent Valley are closed or restricted due to flooding, we ask […]

Graphic for December Pet Food Bank events with cartoon drawing of cat and dog hugging placed above a table with various bags and cans of pet food and food bowls. Text reads Pet Food Bank, Wednesdays in December, 1-4pm. Regional Animal Services of King County, 21615 64th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032

We know that times are tough for many of our neighbors. Especially at this time of year, people can struggle to put food on their table – or kibble in their pet’s bowl. That’s why in addition to our twice-monthly weekend Pet Food Banks, we’re hosting additional events on Wednesdays in December to help those […]

Home for the Holidays pet adoption promotion graphic with snowflakes, gifts, and a cat and dog both in Santa hats. The text reads "$30 cat and dog adoptions through December 31"

Everyone deserves a home for the holidays. Now through December 31, you can adopt a cat or dog from Regional Animal Services of King County for just $30 – the cost of a King County pet license. Adopting a pet from RASKC is always a great value, but during this special promotion it’s even easier […]

Graphic with colorful fall leaves, a RASKC logo, and a cartoon cat and dog. Text reads: "Fur-ever Thankful, all cats and dogs just $30 thru November 30"

The weather is turning chilly – why not warm up with a pet from Regional Animal Services of King County? Through November 30, you can adopt a cat or dog for just $30 – the cost of a King County pet license. Adopting a pet from RASKC is always a great value, but during this […]

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) recently received a donation of about 500 towels collected by a local high school student. The gently-used towels will be repurposed as bedding for animals and for cleaning kennels at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent. “We are grateful for the generosity of our incredibly supportive community,” said […]