When Sue Borgman and her husband Brad moved to Seattle, they needed extra support for their dogs, Jake and Taz. Through her search for a trainer, she found Abby Higgs, who successfully helped her dogs adapt to their new home — she also provided an initial connection to Seattle Humane… Read more
We had an amazing year in 2021, saving lives, completing families, and helping pets stay happy and healthy in loving homes. Here’s a look back at some of the amazing work our team performed last year as we enter 2022 ready to serve even more pets and the people who love them, celebrate our 125th… Read more
‘Pack Leader’ Polly Still Helping Other Pets From the moment she entered their lives, Polly’s family knew she was no ordinary dog. The 8-month-old miniature schnauzer had deep, soulful eyes and lashes that stretched past her nose. But nothing could top her inner beauty. Her big heart. Polly always knew when a person or pet needed comfort and love. “Throughout the ups and downs in our lives, Polly was the… Read more
Nonprofit evolving to meet needs of pets and their people for a lifetime As Seattle Humane enters its 125th year of serving animals in our community, the shelter is sharing plans for how it will continue to support pets and the people who love them, now and for a lifetime. Finding families for adoptable pets… Read more
Kaycee Krysty first came to Seattle Humane in the ‘90s in search of a new furry friend to join her family. From the moment she walked into the shelter, she felt an immediate connection to the mission and quickly went from being an adopter to a driven advocate and team member for Seattle Humane. … Read more
At Seattle Humane, we are extremely fortunate to have an amazing group of people on our board. This year we were excited to welcome four new members that bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and no shortage of passion to our team! … Read more
We have constant daily reminders about the importance of getting vaccinated, monitoring our health and wellness, and scheduling regular check-ups to make sure we’re in good shape. These same rules apply to our four-legged friends, and National Pet Wellness Month provides a great opportunity to share how preventative care can save your pet’s life and… Read more
In November of 2008, Pete Segall and his wife, Heather Dolin, went on a three-week trip to India. During their trip, they had the opportunity to spend a life-changing day working with animals at a shelter called Animal Aid. After returning home to Seattle, Pete and Heather were inspired to make working with animals a bigger part of their life. Lucky for us, that’s when Pete found Seattle Humane. … Read more
We have some suggestions that may help prevent your pet from developing separation anxiety, or just to make them happier and more comfortable being left alone. If your pet is already exhibiting signs of stress when left alone, we recommend that you consult with a behavior specialist because the training for this must be done carefully and methodically.… Read more
Gabby, a deaf and beautiful long-haired cat, was abandoned at Seattle Humane only one month before her 10th birthday. Through Seattle Humane, she not only gained a loving home, but with the help of her foster, Kelly Wittman, a cure for her hyperthyroidism!… Read more