Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is holding a pet adoption special for one day only to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. On Tuesday, April 30, adopters can take home a cuddly cat or delightful dog at no upfront cost. Adoption fees for all animals will be waived, and adopters will be […]
Our Pet of the Week just keeps rolling – meet River! This young pittie mix was brought in to the Pet Adoption Center in early February by one of our animal control officers. At about 55 pounds, River is considered a medium breed dog. River is a sweet boy, and also very strong! He is […]
King County Executive Dow Constantine joined Doney Coe Pet Clinic Board President Marti Casey to celebrate the opening of a new veterinary facility for low-income and homeless families at a new location inside an unoccupied King County building. The clinic, located in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood, provides essential veterinary and animal wellness services at zero cost […]
Winter weather is hard on humans and animals. Snow, extreme cold, and bitter windchills can injure or even kill. It’s important to make sure your pet is safe and warm no matter what the weather. If you do suspect your pet has frostbite, or otherwise sick or injured, contact your veterinarian immediately. If you see […]
News release in collaboration with King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn With the start of the new year, Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn and Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) have released their list of 2023’s top names for dogs and cats in King County. “Licensing your pet is very important because it gives […]
The days are turning colder and the nights are getting longer – so now is the perfect time to cuddle up with a new canine companion from Regional Animal Services of King County! Through November 30, you can adopt a large adult dog (six months or older and 25 pounds or more) and we’ll waive […]
September is a great time to adopt a dog through Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC). All month, it’s just $50 to adopt an adult dog – a savings of 50% or more off the regular adoption fee. Nearly 50 dogs of all sizes have filled the kennels at RASKC and the shelter is […]
We all know how valuable caller ID is on our phones to help identify who is calling and make sure we can stay in touch with those we care about most. The same holds true for having “Collar ID” on our pets – and one of the best ways of providing that identification is through […]
Needing to find a new home for a beloved pet is sometimes a difficult reality. While Regional Animal Services of King County strives to ensure surrendered pets have the best possible stay at the Pet Adoption Center, shelters are still a stressful place for animals. That’s why RASKC has partnered with Home To Home, an […]
It’s a fact: more pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of year. While the holiday brings fun activities like cookouts, gatherings of family and friends, parades, and more, it also comes with a not-so-fun statistic: animal shelters report a 30% to 60% increase in the number of stray pets […]
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