Make a Difference for Pets & People
Do you want to make an impact on the lives of pets and the people who love them? At Seattle Humane, you’ll do meaningful work alongside a dynamic, compassionate team that’s proud of what they accomplish every day. Join us as we grow our services and strengthen our community–one pet, one family at a time.
Shop For Good at Our Seattle Humane Shop
Every purchase from our Seattle Humane Shop directly supports our mission to save lives, complete families and keep pets with the people who love them. Explore our collection of apparel, accessories, and gifts to find something you’ll love while supporting a great cause. Shopping with us isn’t just buying, it’s giving back!
Saving Lives, Completing Families
Founded in 1897, Seattle Humane proudly promotes the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need. We are more than a shelter – Seattle Humane is a resource center for the region, providing adoption services, a pet food bank and support for pet owners, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and wellness exams, humane education for all ages and more. All made possible through the support of a generous community.
Featured Pet: Hamilton
Sweet Hamilton is a blind, 1-year-old mixed breed dog. He came to Seattle Humane through a transfer in January with a brother who is also blind and has been adopted. His foster parents say he’s been having a blast on walks and has turned into quite the explorer! Though they stick to quiet streets and avoid other dogs as they tend to stress him out. Hamilton quickly got the hang of their home layout and navigates it effortlessly, only bumping into things that are out of place.
Tickets for Tuxes & Tails 2026 are SOLD OUT!
Thanks to our incredible supporters, all seats for our May 16 gala have been sold, and we can’t wait for an unforgettable evening celebrating pets and the people who love them! While the event is sold out, you can still support Seattle Humane by making a donation!
Does your child love animals?
We offer programs year-round for kids and teens, including our popular SUMMER CAMPS! Each day at camp features animal interactions, games, guest speakers and creative crafts. Learn more and register by visiting our Youth & School Programs page.
Time for Training!
Our dog training classes utilize positive, dog-friendly methods effective for dogs and puppies of all ages. We focus on good manners in the real world, socialization, and giving you the tools to prevent or address behavior problems.
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Saving Lives & Completing Families
In our fiscal year ending March 2025, Seattle Humane served more than 82,000 pets and their people through our many programs.
And saved the lives of more than 5,200 shelter pets.
We are mindful stewards of your donation – 71 cents of every dollar we spend supports the pets in our care and community programming.