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 […]
It’s no secret that more pets go missing around the Fourth of July than any other time of the year. The bangs, booms, and pops of fireworks can be quite scary for our furry friends, and they scamper off in search of a good hiding place. While many areas of King County prohibit consumer fireworks, […]
A wayward zebra that captured the hearts of people all over Washington and the world will soon be on her way to her intended home of Montana after being successfully captured on Friday evening. “Sugar,” also known as “Shug,” was rescued in the Riverbend area southeast of the city of North Bend, Washington just after […]
The last of four zebras that escaped on April 28 near North Bend has been captured. The mare, originally mis-identified as a stallion, was safely rescued on Friday evening in the Riverbend neighborhood after being on the run for nearly six days. The zebra will be transported to Montana, which is where the dazzle of […]
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