Dog and cat lying on grass

Also: What to do if you lose a pet, or find an animal at large in the community Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) continues to be overwhelmed with the number of animals at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent. Pet adopters and foster homes are urgently needed to address overcrowding at the shelter. […]

Say hello to Bruce, our Pet of the Week! This young Black Mouth Cur mix was brought in to the Pet Adoption Center by a good Samaritan in late January. At 63 pounds, he’s considered a large breed dog. Bruce is just over a year old, so he’s a puppy in an adult body. He […]

Adapted from a blog post by the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) It wasn’t “Take Your Dog to Work Day,” but that didn’t stop a stray pooch from barging in on our colleagues at the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent recently. One chilly morning in late January, Erika Overall, […]

Valkyrie, a brown brindle female boxer/pit bull mix dog

Get ready to ride with Valkyrie, our Pet of the Week! This senior boxer mix was brought in by a good Samaritan in late January. At 60 pounds, she’s considered a large breed dog. Despite her age, Valkyrie is full of energy and loves to play! She does best when she gets lots of exercise […]

TaeTae, a tan and white male pit bull dog

Act swift to enter your TaeTae era – he’ll go quick as our Pet of the Week! This two-year-old pittie boy was brought in by a good Samaritan in late January. At 60 pounds, he’s considered a large breed dog. TaeTae is a spirited dog with a fun-loving personality. He’s very sociable, and loves outdoor […]

Get to know Fender, our Pet of the Week! This four-year-old pittie mix boy is looking for his fur-ever home. At 77 pounds, he’s considered a large breed dog. When Fender first arrived at RASKC, he was a bit shy, but he’s starting to come out of his shell. The way to Fender’s heart is […]

Where’s Waldo? No need to search any further – he’s right here, and he’s our Pet of the Week! This one-year-old Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd mix was brought in by a good Samaritan in early January. At about 40 pounds, Waldo is considered a large breed dog. Since he’s still so young Waldo is full of […]

Hey Arnold! You’re our Pet of the Week! This three-year-old pittie boy was brought in by one of our animal control officers in early December. At 57 pounds, he’s considered a large breed dog. Despite his size, Arnold is a gentle and loving dog who likes to take things slow. Arnold is very affectionate, but […]

Gentle giant Ferdinand is our Pet of the Week! This three-year-old mastiff mix was brought in by one of our animal control officers in late December. At 77 pounds, Ferdinand is considered a large breed dog. While he is a big boy, Ferdinand is very gentle and loving. He loves treats and toys, and that […]

Look at that gorgeous smile! This is Oreck, our Pet of the Week! Oreck came to the Pet Adoption Center in late November. At 68 pounds, he’s considered a large breed dog. Oreck’s favorite activities are eating and being loved on. He’s not quite aware of his size, so he can be a bit pushy […]