Meet Elsie! RASKC is super happy to award Exceptional Youth recognition to Elsie Leonard. A sophomore at Monroe High School, Elsie started volunteering on regular shifts on RASKC’s Kirkland Pet-Care Team in March 2015 with her mom. They continued doing so until the pandemic, and we look forward to their returning when it’s safe. Elsie […]
Here’s a prime pooch looking for a new home – Optimus, our Pet of the Week! This nearly seven-year-old boy was brought in by his previous owner because they were moving and unable to bring him with. Optimus is an American Foxhound mix who tips the scales at about 120 pounds. He will need help […]
We’d like to introduce you to Hilda, our Pet of the Week! She was brought to the Pet Adoption Center by a good Samaritan in late February. This sweet and gentle older lady would enjoy a nice, quiet home to retire in. Hilda is calm and loves being petted, especially on her neck and chin. […]
Sweet, shy Marlee is our Pet of the Week! She was brought in by her previous owner in February because they were moving into a new apartment that did not allow pets. Marlee lived in a home with dogs and cats, and never had issues getting along with them. Her previous owner described her as shy, […]
Meet Gabrielle! RASKC is very honored to name Gabrielle Patterson as Volunteer of the Month. She contributed a total of over 6,500 hours from 2013- 2020, both as a foster volunteer and a Dog Walker. Not only did Gabrielle help a number of challenging dogs and needy kittens, she also provided loving care to two cats with severe skin issues that took quite some time to clear up. Thank you, Gabrielle!
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Look out world, because here I come – my name is Harriet, and I’m the Pet of the Week! This wonderful dog was brought in by an animal control officer in early February. She is a sweet, happy girl who is filled with affection, full of energy, and loves to play! Harriet does best when […]
Meet Oscar! RASKC is enormously pleased to shine the spotlight on Outstanding New Volunteer Oscar Avila. He serves as a “red” Dog Walker, which means he walks the dogs in our adoption area who are in most need of skillful guidance. In pre-COVID times, Oscar worked a weekly two-hour shift with RASKC dogs. In his mid-20s, bilingual, a rugby player, and a resident of Kent, Oscar has shown tremendous enthusiasm. He has even assisted with a Warm 106.9 “Wet Nose Wednesday” video for the radio station’s website that featured one of our difficult-to-adopt “red” dogs.
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Meet Kaiya! RASKC is extremely happy to shine the limelight on Exceptional Youth Kaiya Xayavong, who serves as a foster volunteer. She also spent a summer working on RASKC’s Early Morning Cat Crew. Kaiya is a first-year student at the University of Washington, where she’d like to major in biology. Kaiya aims toward becoming a pediatrician.
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We have come up with a few “outside the box” volunteer opportunities for our community. This has resulted in some creative outlets to spruce up our environment. Kye recently dropped off a bucket full of painted rocks. RASKC staff had a blast using them to decorate our upgraded pet food bank, and they have brightened the space up as you’re approaching our front doors. See video below, images and Q&A with the artist: Kye!
Thank you Kye for thinking of RASKC and sharing your hobby with us
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Do you have room in your heart and home for a senior? Meet Gracie, our Pet of the Week! This brown tabby cat was brought in by her previous owner in January because they could no longer care for her. Gracie is an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at […]
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