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 […]
Introducing Duke, our Pet of the Week! This three-year-old pittie boy is ready to find his fur-ever home. At about 50 pounds, Duke is considered a large breed dog. Duke is a busy boy with a LOT of energy! He’s very active, and would love a home where he can spend a lot of time […]
Looking for the perfect pup? Theon may be the one for you – and he’s our Pet of the Week! This three-year-old Alaskan Husky came to us as a stray. At 65 pounds, Theon is considered a large breed dog. Theon is a typical Husky: talkative and energetic! He loves to run around the yard, […]
Also: What to do if you lose a pet, or find an animal at large in the community Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) continues to be overwhelmed with the number of animals at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent. Pet adopters and foster homes are urgently needed to address overcrowding at the shelter. […]
Adapted from a blog post by the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) It wasn’t “Take Your Dog to Work Day,” but that didn’t stop a stray pooch from barging in on our colleagues at the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent recently. One chilly morning in late January, Erika Overall, […]
Tails from RASKC 