RASKC commends the Kitsap Humane Society, one of the leading animal-welfare organizations in the Pacific Northwest. This organization, which started in 1908, has achieved a rate of 96% (or better) of lives saved for the last seven years. Their impressive save rate places the Kitsap Humane Society in the top tier of large open-admission animal […]
Meet Amanda! RASKC is extremely happy to honor Amanda Radak as Volunteer of the Month for February. This Kent resident has contributed more than 3,800 hours since 2017, as a foster volunteer and by working shifts on the Early Morning Cat & Rabbit Crew, and on our Cat Meet & Greet Team in the pre-pandemic […]
Meet Chris! RASKC is profoundly pleased to honor Chris Young as an Exceptional Youth. This Renton resident walks dogs at the shelter – both on his weekly shift and on “fill-in” shifts to help cover absences. “Many years back I used to volunteer at the Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (now called the Whatcom Humane Society […]
Meet Lisa! RASKC is very honored to name Lisa Huff as an Outstanding New Volunteer. This SeaTac resident has contributed more shifts in a short amount of time than any other RASKC volunteer in the past 12 years. In a recent three-month period, Lisa came in for more than 60 shifts! She works on the Early […]
Alongside her decades-long acting career, Betty White was a tireless advocate for animals. Over the years, Betty helped raise millions of dollars for animal welfare organizations and pet rescues around the country. Sadly, Betty passed away on December 31, 2021, just a couple of weeks short of her 100th birthday. People all across the internet […]
Pet adoptions, volunteer shifts, and community outreach at Regional Animal Services came to a screeching halt in March 2020 when coronavirus first emerged in King County. Our region, and the world, continued to look for the “next normal” in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic persisted into a second year. Despite the extraordinary challenges of operating […]
Look at those gorgeous green eyes! This is Ariya, our Pet of the Week! This sweet girl has been at the Pet Adoption Center for several months now after being brought in by her previous owner because they could no longer care for her. Ariya’s previous owner described her as very affectionate with people. Ariya […]
Say hello to Sid, our Pet of the Week! This young pittie was brought in by a good Samaritan in November 2021. As you can see from his picture, he loves to play outside, even in the cold and snow. Since he is so full of playful energy, Sid is one of our “Rambunctious Red” […]
Meet Morgan! With tremendous pleasure RASKC names Morgan Anderson as a Volunteer of the Month. Having contributed more than 7,600 hours as a foster volunteer, with great skills and dedication, this Covington resident ranks among RASKC’s top volunteers. “Well, I totally love at the entire Anderson family. They are so wonderful and always came when I […]
Hello, Joe! You’re our Pet of the Week! This sweet boy was brought in by a good Samaritan in November, and he would love to have a new home to call his own in the New Year. Joe likes to get attention on his own terms, so he is one of our “Bashful Blue” personality […]
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