Aretha, a tan female mastiff mix dog looking at the camera with her tongue hanging out

Our Pet of the Week Aretha will make your heart sing! This four-year-old mastiff mix first came in to the Pet Adoption Center in early August. She was quickly adopted, but it wasn’t a good fit. So, we’re on the hunt again for Aretha’s fur-ever home. Aretha is a total lovebug who can’t get enough […]

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) recently received a donation of about 500 towels collected by a local high school student. The gently-used towels will be repurposed as bedding for animals and for cleaning kennels at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent. “We are grateful for the generosity of our incredibly supportive community,” said […]

Juno, a black female German Shepherd mix dog wearing a bandana

Get to know Juno, our Pet of the Week! This five-year-old German Shepherd mix would love to find her fur-ever home. At 60 pounds, Juno is considered a large breed dog. Juno is very sweet and kind, and already knows her basic commands like “sit” and “shake.” She’s food motivated, so that will help with […]

Ramsey, a tan and white male pit bull dog wearing a red collar

Former Pet of the Week Ramsey still hasn’t found a fur-ever home – so we’re trying again! This six-year-old pittie boy has a big heart and even bigger love of treats. That’s good, because at just shy of 50 pounds, he’s a little underweight. When at a healthy weight, Ramsey would be considered a large […]

Ronny, a gray and white male pit bull dog

Look at that handsome face! This is Ronny, our Pet of the Week! This three-year-old pittie boy is the perfect balance of playful energy and calm cuddles. At 66 pounds, he’s considered a large breed dog. Ronny is very treat motivated, and already knows some basic commands. He’s eager to keep learning, and loves it […]

Joel, a male gray and white Alaskan Husky dog

We’d like to introduce you to our Pet of the Week – Joel! This four-year-old Alaskan Husky came to the Pet Adoption Center in late June. At 68 pounds, he’s considered a large breed dog. Joel is a bit overweight though, and would benefit from losing a few pounds. Joel is a very smart boy […]

Clear The Shelters campaign banner with photos of a dog, cat, and rabbit; CTS and RASKC logos and text August 1-31, 2025

Take home any cat or dog from RASKC for just $30 during this month-long special promotion It’s time to Clear The Shelters! Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) has joined with NBCUniversal Local and hundreds of animal shelters and rescues nationwide to promote pet adoptions all this month. Through August 31, you can adopt […]

Maxine, a black and white female pit bull mix dog wearing an orange collar

Go to the max with Maxine, our Pet of the Week! This young pittie mix is looking for her fur-ever home. At 65 pounds, Maxine is considered a large breed dog. Maxine loves her toys, and likes to carry a stuffie in her mouth during walks. Our dog walking volunteers think it’s adorable! She also […]

Ramsey

Say hello to Ramsey, our Pet of the Week! Ramsey is a shy, six-year-old male Pit Bull. He needs your love and care as he has most likely been on his own for a while. He was brought in by an Animal Control Officer on June 3, 2025.  At 48 pounds he is quite underweight. When […]

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 […]