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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Say hello to Nyla, our Pet of the Week! This young mastiff mix is very smart, not to mention treat motivated. At the Pet Adoption Center, she’s using that motivation to learn how to sit, lay down, and shake. Her favorite things to do include playing with toys, zoomies in the yard, and going on […]
Come in to meet Timber, our Pet of the Week! This senior German Shepherd was brought in as a stray, so we don’t know too much about his history. At 91 pounds, Timber is considered a large breed dog. Timber is an older dog, so he mostly enjoys lounging around, lazy walks, and lots of […]
Pet of the Week Galloway is looking for his people! This two-year-old Newfoundland mix is full of energy and loves to play. At 75 pounds, he’s considered a large breed dog. When he’s out of his kennel, all Galloway wants to do is get belly rubs and be near you. He loves getting affection, and […]
Did you know? About half of all pets that go missing every year are lost around the Fourth of July. It’s a scary statistic, but fortunately there are steps you can take to help keep your dog, cat, or other animals safe from the bang, boom, and pop of fireworks. Before the Fireworks During the […]
Put a little light in your life by adopting Aurora, our Pet of the Week! This two-year-old Akita mix came in to the Pet Adoption Center earlier this month. At 65 pounds, she’s considered a medium to large breed dog. Aurora’s previous family said that she’s very sweet, easy to have around, and very adaptable. […]
Editor’s note: this story was written in mid-May. We have since learned that Jo’s mother passed away in late May. Our condolences to Jo and her family as they grieve the loss of their family member. Fostering kittens has been a family affair for Jo Reed. She started fostering through Regional Animal Services of King […]
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