Our Pet of the Week’s only holiday wish is for a family to call her own. Gracie has been with us since August. She has previously been Pet of the Week, but that special family still hasn’t stopped in to meet her yet. Gracie is a super sweet gal with a ton of energy. She […]
Editor’s Note: At King County, we have a lot of employees who care for animals even if they don’t work for us at RASKC. Kathleen Knudsen, who is part of our Records and Licensing team, fosters injured and abandoned hedgehogs through her involvement in the Hedgehog Welfare Society. The following story was first reported in […]
While our region doesn’t usually see much snow or extreme cold in the winter, it’s still important to make sure your pet is safe and warm no matter what the weather. As always, the best thing to do is to keep your pet inside when it’s cold and wet outside. Of course, dogs do have […]
RASKC commends the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County, an organization that has helped people and pets in the Puget Sound region for more than 100 years. Please tell us about Tacoma Humane. The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County was founded in 1888 by a handful of concerned citizens and has grown […]
Meet Pam! RASKC is honored to recognize Pam Kocha as an Outstanding New Volunteer. A foster volunteer who has provided innumerable animal transports and the occasional donations delivery, this Federal Way resident has contributed almost 3,000 hours to RASKC since last year. Interim Animal Services Coordinator Emily Ruppert said, “Pam often provides transports for cats […]
Meet Patrycja! RASKC is profoundly pleased to honor Patrycja Amanowicz with Exceptional Youth recognition. Patrycja arrived in the United States less than five years ago. A resident of Renton, Patrycja has made such a positive impact at RASKC since 2019 both as a Shelter Helper and on the Early Morning Cat Crew. “RASKC is the […]
Do you know a Lab called Bella? Or perhaps a domestic shorthair cat named Luna? If you live in the Regional Animal Services of King County service area, it’s quite likely! Those were the top breed and name in 2021 for licensed dogs and cats respectively. Every year, RASKC partners with King County Councilmember Reagan […]
Add some spice into your life with Tamale, our Pet of the Week! This two-year-old shorthair rabbit was brought in by a good Samaritan in late November, and he would love a new home for the holidays. Rabbits are intelligent and complex animals that do well with people who understand that they are prey animals, […]
Our Pet of the Week Bruno would love the gift of a new home for the holidays! This pittie mix boy was brought in to the Pet Adoption Center by a good Samaritan in October. When he first arrived, Bruno was very shy, but recently he has started to come out of his shell. He’s still […]
Meet Chris! RASKC is extremely happy to honor Chris Riesgaard as Volunteer of the Month for December 2021. Of the regularly scheduled Dog Walkers at the Pet Adoption Center now, he is the longest serving – he’s been doing it since 2012! Rated top level “red,” Chris mentored quite a number of new volunteers in […]
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