Nyla, a tan brindle female mastiff mix dog

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 […]

Timber, a male black and tan German Shepherd dog

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 […]

Galloway, a black and white male Newfoundland mix dog

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 […]

Dog and cat under a blanket with a frightened look on their face with fireworks in the air above them

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 […]

Aurora, a sable and white female Akita mix dog

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 […]

Alaska, a black brindle and gray female German Shepherd mix dog

No need to head north to find our Pet of the Week – we’re bringing Alaska to you! This five-year-old German Shepherd mix was brought in by an animal control officer in mid-April. At 60 pounds, Alaska is considered a large breed dog. When she arrived at the Pet Adoption Center, Alaska had an uncomfortable […]

After a competitive nationwide search, Tim Anderson has been chosen as the new manager of Regional Animal Services of King County. He takes over for Dr. Gene Mueller, who retired in December 2024. “We cast a wide net to find our next leader for Regional Animal Services, and we were fortunate to have an exceptional […]

Hubert, a tan mixed breed male dog

Hubert’s story is a testament to the power of second chances and community support. Hubert was discovered in Tukwila and posted as a stray in the Lost Dogs of King County Facebook group. A compassionate rescuer from Useless Bay Sanctuary safely captured him and brought him to RASKC on March 9. His zest for life […]

RASKC Summer Adoption Specials graphic

Summer is here, and what better way to spend those long, sunny days than with a new pet from Regional Animal Services of King County! Now through July 31, RASKC will have daily pet adoption specials, with a theme for each day of the week. Enjoy these pawsitively awesome discounts on dogs, cats, and all […]