Gentle giant Ferdinand is our Pet of the Week! This three-year-old mastiff mix was brought in by one of our animal control officers in late December. At 77 pounds, Ferdinand is considered a large breed dog. While he is a big boy, Ferdinand is very gentle and loving. He loves treats and toys, and that […]
Do you resolve to welcome a new pet into your family in the new year? Consider Sierra, our Pet of the Week! Sierra is a five-year-old female Pit Bull dog, gray and white (ID #A720379). She was brought in by a good Samaritan on November 21, 2024. At 40.5 pounds, she is considered a medium […]
This precious pup is Goldie, our Pet of the Week! Goldie came to us as a stray, and is now looking for her fur-ever home. At 46 pounds, she’s considered a medium to large breed dog. Goldie is just a bit over a year old. She’s a sweet, bouncy, and energetic girl. She loves life […]
Dr. Gene Mueller, manager of Regional Animal Services of King County, is retiring after 12 years at the helm. His retirement is effective today, December 6, 2024. “Regional Animal Services wouldn’t be the model of caring, compassionate animal care it is today without Gene’s leadership,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “As he heads into […]
Like many animal shelters across the nation, Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is overwhelmed with dogs and cats. To help ease the shelter space crunch, RASKC is waiving adoption fees for dogs through the end of the year during our “Home for the Holidays” promotion. “Our dog kennels have been consistently at or […]
Here’s a gentle and loving senior cat for Pet of the Week – meet Malmoe! His previous owner brought this 17 year-old male cat to the Pet Adoption Center. He is a gray, domestic shorthair and may prefer to be an outdoor only cat. He looks a little rough around the edges because he recently […]
The leaves are changing color and the weather is turning cooler, making October a great time to cuddle up with a warm pup from Regional Animal Services of King County! All this month, you can adopt a dog for just $50, plus a pet license fee where applicable. All pets from RASKC have had an […]
This Pet of the Week has some moves – meet Jagar! This four-year-old Alaskan Husky mix came to us in mid-August. At about 40 pounds, he’s considered a medium-breed dog. Jagar is an affectionate lovebug, but likes to give it at his own pace. He’ll let you know by poking you with his nose. Like […]
Time is running out to adopt a cat or dog for just $30 at Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC). Hundreds of pets have found new homes over the last several weeks during the “Clear The Shelters” campaign. This Saturday, September 7, RASKC will work to completely empty the kennels during the final weekend […]
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is joining with hundreds of other animal shelters nationwide in the “Clear The Shelters” campaign. During this special event, which runs from August 10 through September 10, RASKC will reduce adoption fees on all pets. The fee to adopt a cat or dog is just $30, the cost […]
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