Take home any cat or dog from RASKC for just $30 during this month-long special promotion It’s time to Clear The Shelters! Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) has joined with NBCUniversal Local and hundreds of animal shelters and rescues nationwide to promote pet adoptions all this month. Through August 31, you can adopt […]
King County has purchased a building that will be the new animal shelter and headquarters for Regional Animal Services. The facility, located at 5920 S. 194th St. in Kent, is slated to open in 2027 and will replace the current aging pet adoption center. The new location will have an improved, more efficient layout, allowing […]
Pet of the Week Galloway is looking for his people! This two-year-old Newfoundland mix is full of energy and loves to play. At 75 pounds, he’s considered a large breed dog. When he’s out of his kennel, all Galloway wants to do is get belly rubs and be near you. He loves getting affection, and […]
Did you know? About half of all pets that go missing every year are lost around the Fourth of July. It’s a scary statistic, but fortunately there are steps you can take to help keep your dog, cat, or other animals safe from the bang, boom, and pop of fireworks. Before the Fireworks During the […]
Editor’s note: this story was written in mid-May. We have since learned that Jo’s mother passed away in late May. Our condolences to Jo and her family as they grieve the loss of their family member. Fostering kittens has been a family affair for Jo Reed. She started fostering through Regional Animal Services of King […]
No need to head north to find our Pet of the Week – we’re bringing Alaska to you! This five-year-old German Shepherd mix was brought in by an animal control officer in mid-April. At 60 pounds, Alaska is considered a large breed dog. When she arrived at the Pet Adoption Center, Alaska had an uncomfortable […]
After a competitive nationwide search, Tim Anderson has been chosen as the new manager of Regional Animal Services of King County. He takes over for Dr. Gene Mueller, who retired in December 2024. “We cast a wide net to find our next leader for Regional Animal Services, and we were fortunate to have an exceptional […]
Summer is here, and what better way to spend those long, sunny days than with a new pet from Regional Animal Services of King County! Now through July 31, RASKC will have daily pet adoption specials, with a theme for each day of the week. Enjoy these pawsitively awesome discounts on dogs, cats, and all […]
Titan is our Pet of the Week! This six-year-old German Shepherd boy was surrendered to RASKC in mid-April, along with his buddy Diesel. At 61 pounds, Titan is considered a large breed dog, but he is a little underweight. When it comes to new people, places, and things, Titan can be a bit timid. But, […]
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is seeking information about three dogs found under concerning circumstances in an unincorporated area of the county near Auburn. The pups were taken in by an animal control officer earlier this week from the 18000 block of SE Green Valley Road in south King County. The muzzles of […]
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