Plum came into the Pet Adoption Center as a four-week-old kitten. She was placed in foster care, and her foster parent noticed she was limping.
Vets discovered Plum had luxating patella, a condition where the kneecap moves out of its normal position. Using donated funds, RASKC paid for orthopedic surgery for Plum, at a cost of more than $800.
Sarge was found abandoned and starving in an apartment. He had an abdominal hernia, and injuries to a rear leg and his eyelid.
Our vet staff were able to surgically repair Sarge’s hernia and injured eyelid. Using donations to the Angel Fund, RASKC sent Sarge to a specialist vet clinic for his leg injury.
“Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. ” – George Eliot
Meet Amy!
Amy has donated over 10,000 hours during the past five years working on various projects — from the cat meet & greet to helping out with the new volunteer orientation program, and organizing RASKC’s Annual Springtime Foster Dinner Celebration. Aside from Amy’s genuine dedication, she is caring volunteer who is always willing to jump in and help wherever needed.
I retired two years ago from nursing. I had so many people ask what I was going to do when I was no longer working. Many were surprised that I actually had a four part “bucket list”. One of the four was to work with animals. I attended a volunteer orientation class and was hooked. […]
The most memorable pet I came across…there have been so many that stand out, but one in particular will forever have my heart. Her name is Brownie and she is a small framed, gorgeous, brown pit bull. One day when I came in for my shift, I went to the adoption area and I had […]
Halloween is a treat for people, but can be a frightening trick for our pets. Regional Animal Services of King County reminds pet owners of a few safety tips before the ghosts and goblins arrive. Never feed candy to your pet, especially chocolate. If you suspect your dog or cat has gotten into Halloween treats, […]
Meet Lilian!
Lilian and her husband, Bob, have been been providing love and care to foster pets for over 15 years! They are among our longest serving and most dedicated volunteers. As Seattle residents, they are also active with Seattle Humane and also Seattle Animal Shelter. They often trek down to Kent largely due to their joy in working with Foster Care Coordinator Lori Mason. Born in the Philippines as a Gemini, Lilian grew up in Tacoma with a deep love for dogs. A proud University of Washington grad, Lilian worked for more than 28 years for King County’s Treasury Department, where she recently retired from. Lilian often serves as event co-chair for RASKC volunteer gatherings. And she is a Zumba instructor. Read our Q&A with her below:
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Congratulations to Skye, who found her beloved missing kitty Rocky at RASKC this week. Totally sweet! Special thanks to volunteers Shawna, Sharon and Jeannie for great assistance. Earlier this week, Karen found her missing cat Frank at RASKC. The national “return to owner” rate for cats is about 2% and we’re thrilled that RASKC cats are […]
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