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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your pets are an important part of your family, and they rely on you to keep them safe. Are you prepared to keep them stay safe when a disaster occurs? You may have to evacuate quickly or may be separated from them when something happens. By making a plan to prepare your pets for disasters, […]
Halloween is “spook-tacular” for kids of all ages, but the holiday can be pretty scary for our pets. Regional Animal Services of King County would like to remind pet owners of a few safety tips before the ghosts and goblins come begging on October 31. Never feed candy to your pet, especially chocolate. If you […]
Public Health – Seattle & King County has tracked several cases of rabies in wild animals in our region this year. This potentially deadly virus is contagious, and in our state is usually carried by bats. While not every bat is infected with rabies, call Public Health at 206-296-4774 or seek help from a healthcare […]
Working with partner cities, staff from Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) are visiting neighborhoods on weekends to educate residents about the benefits of pet licensing and ensure that pets are properly licensed. All cats and dogs eight weeks or older in the RASKC service area are required to be licensed with King County. […]
As reported by local media this week, coyotes are showing up in neighborhoods along the Burke-Gilman Trail and near Lake Washington. So far, there have been no injuries reported as a result of these encounters. To prevent incidents with coyotes, RASKC and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) offer these suggestions: Never feed […]
Halloween is “spook-tacular” for kids of all ages, but the holiday can be pretty scary for our pets. So, we’d like to remind pet owners of a few safety tips before the ghosts and goblins come begging on October 31. Never feed candy to your pet, especially chocolate. If you suspect your dog or cat […]
Fireworks are beautiful to look at, but they can be scary for our pets. The bangs and booms are hard on their sensitive hearing, and even the calmest pet can get upset by the unfamiliar loud noises. To help your pet cope with the noise from fireworks, and reduce the chance that it runs away, […]
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