Animal shelters everywhere, including Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC), are struggling with increasing numbers of surrendered pets in their facilities. As spring approaches, many animal care agencies are concerned about litters of kittens or puppies that may soon arrive on their doorsteps. One of the best ways to help reduce the burden on […]

We have another WAGS (Walks, Adventures, and Getting Socialized) tale for you – meet Merci! She was just adopted this week, but we wanted to share what our dog walker volunteer said about a recent trip to the woods: Merci is ready for her new home! This gal comes off a tiny bit shy when […]

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 2022’s top names for licensed dogs and cats in King County. “By licensing your beloved pet, you get a little extra peace of mind knowing that if they ever […]

Hi, my name is Kringle and I’m available for adoption! I’m an 8 year old male Siamese cat (ID #A677375). I was brought in by an Animal Control Officer on December 1, 2022. I am an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home! I also like getting attention on […]

The days are getting colder as winter sets in – why not warm up with a new pet? Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is teaming up with Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS) to lower pet adoption fees during the “Home for the Holidays” special. Now through December 31, you can adopt an adult […]

Thanks to last week’s snow, Jojen went on a winter WAGS adventure with one of our fabulous volunteers! As a typical husky, Jojen has a lot of energy, so his adventure involved a fully fenced, two-acre park (with no other dogs) where he got to run around and be his best self! Jojen spent a […]

Hi! My name is OJ and I am available for adoption! I’m a six month old male domestic longhair cat (ID # A673803). I was brought in by a good Samaritan on September 28, 2022. I must admit I am a shy little guy and still learning that people aren’t so scary. I am very […]

Add some flavor to your life with Basil, our Pet of the Week! This young girl was brought in by a good Samaritan way back in June. She was found tied to a pole in a park with all her belongings. When she arrived at the Pet Adoption Center, Basil was very shut down and […]

Polly doesn’t want a cracker – she just wants a forever home to call her own. Our Pet of the Week was brought in by an animal control officer in late September. Polly has a Bashful Blue personality, meaning she is a gentle and loving cat who likes to take things slow. She may get nervous in […]

Halloween can be a fun time for humans, but it can be frightening for our pets. Spooky masks, scary decorations, ringing doorbells, and the commotion of trick-or-treating can cause stress. To help keep your pet safer, follow these tips adapted from Best Friends Animal Society. If your pet does get loose, check with all local […]