Recently a gentleman came into the lobby and told me that he needed to surrender his dog, Moxi, after she had nipped his child in the face. He added that while his child was okay, requiring a couple of minor stitches, that he no longer felt he could trust Moxi around his child. I asked if she […]
Julie, one of Minto’s owners and a Sammamish resident, emailed us the day I was assigned to responding to customer service inquiries. She was curious to know if there were are any other dogs in King County that were as old as her Australian Cattle Dog (aka Blue Heeler), Minto. I was unable to find that data so I asked her if she’d like us to write a blog story and they sent me over all of the information. Here’s Minto’s story:
This story is about an Australian Cattle Dog (aka Blue Heeler) named Minto. He was born on February 23, 1997, he’s been living for 19 years (average life expectancy is 12-15yrs). After speaking to his human parents, I’m jealous because Minto has lived a more adventurous life than most of us and he’s got me thinking that I definitely need to get out more often!
This is what his humans told me about him (from Minto’s perspective, of course):
Join us this Sunday, June 19 from 11am to 3pm at Petco in Covington for a special Father’s Day felines-only adoption event! Adoption fees for adult cats are $30, and kittens are $50. Regular pet license fees may apply. Petco is located at 27111 167th Pl. SE in Covington. See you there!
A year ago, the Bensons family lost their cat, Boomer, when their real estate agent came over and the cat bolted out the door. After months of searching to no avail, the family moved to Federal Way sadly thinking they would never see Boomer again. Unbeknownst to the Bensons, just on the other side of I-5, […]
Say hello to Alfred, our Pet of the Week! This young Chihuahua mix can be shy at first, and he is still getting used to walking on a leash. Alfred prefers walks in quiet neighborhoods or parks instead of busy streets, as he doesn’t like loud noises when out for a walk. Alfred would do […]
Our Pet of the Week is as sweet as her namesake. Smores is a seven-year-old female Calico. She was brought in as a stray, but we were unable to get in touch with her family – so she is now available for adoption. Smores likes to be petted and brushed, and also likes spending time […]
RASKC is teaming up with Petco to offer 50% off pet adoption fees this weekend at our Eastside Pet Adoption Center! The event takes place June 4 and 5, noon to 5 p.m. This offer is good only at the Eastside location, inside Petco at 12040 NE 85th St. in Kirkland. Regular pet license fees […]
Meet Jennifer!
Jennifer started off as a cat cuddler in 2006 when she first joined RASKC’s Volunteer program. She was also one of the creative minds behind the Cat Meet & Greet project, and redesigned the entire look and feel of the former Store of HOPE at Kent Station to make it a more inviting and professional, retail-looking space. It was Jennifer’s creative ingenuity that sparked the “Summer of Love” poster for the Rachael Ray contest a couple of years ago — so much of her wonderful professional expertise has gone to other similar posters, such as the Super Pet Adoptathon and Kent Cornucopia Days, the décor for RASKC’s Pawsitive Alliance Open Houses and the “Consider a Mutt” limited edition poster fundraiser. The fundraiser raised nearly $5,000 for the Angel Fund. Thank you Jennifer for opening up your home to foster pets, donating your time, and being an all around magnificent person! Read our Q&A with her below:
A happy guy deserves a happy home! Our Pet of the Week Tommy is a young Chihuahua mix. He’s an active little guy who loves going for walks and exploring yards. Tommy is good on a leash and would love to be part of an active home where he will get lots of walks! He […]
One of the most valuable ways to volunteer with Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is to open your heart and home on a temporary basis to a RASKC animal that is waiting to be adopted. These animals need to be in a home environment, rather than the shelter, for a variety of reasons […]
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