King County employee removing old carpet from an office area at the new RASKC facility

Work has begun at the new Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) shelter location. The new shelter project will be completed in a phased approach, with the first phase focused on the offices and second floor of the building. In this first phase, the county’s Facilities Management Division (FMD) will partner with other county […]

Exterior of building at 5920 S. 194th St. in Kent

Progress continues on a new site for Regional Animal Services. King County is renovating a former warehouse in the Kent Valley into a new, modern animal shelter that will replace RASKC’s current facility. The new center is expected to open in early 2027. 2025 highlights Goals for first quarter of 2026 For more information and […]

Exterior of building at 5920 S. 194th St. in Kent

King County has purchased a building that will be the new animal shelter and headquarters for Regional Animal Services. The facility, located at 5920 S. 194th St. in Kent, is slated to open in 2027 and will replace the current aging pet adoption center. The new location will have an improved, more efficient layout, allowing […]