Seattle Humane’s mission and vision are strong—we are here to care for the animals who need us and support our clients and community with the goal of creating a more humane world. Like so many organizations in our region and around the country, the cost of doing business has gone up—increased prices for pet food,… Read more
Grace joined our foster program in February 2023 and jumped right in by fostering Maxine for five months (Maxine was adopted in September). Grace has done a masterful job of fostering reactive dogs in the busy Ballard neighborhood. It can be done! She’s opened her home to other hidden gems who need some time away… Read more
Seattle Humane’s partnership with WSU continues to advance the field of shelter medicine and shape future veterinary leaders. … Read more
Creating and funding access to affordable veterinary care is personal for lifelong rescue advocates Ambika Singh and Ann Johnson.… Read more
Seattle Humane has served animals in the region for 125 years thanks to the dedicated and talented people that come to work every day with a collective mission to save and support pets in need. And as we look ahead to our future, we are committed to investing and developing the incredible staff who power… Read more
For longtime foster parent Kelly Wittman, the ‘E’ kittens she took in last year – Ellen, Elias, Emelia, Esther and Ethell – seemed like your typical litter. The identical gray-and-white tabbies were a little thin, but still energetic and playful. “They were super social kittens, one of the most affectionate groups we’ve ever had. Everything… Read more
We get this question from our media friends at least once a month. “We hear a lot of people are surrendering their pets now that they’re having to return to the office. Is that true?” The short answer: No. Surrendering a pet is a highly emotional and challenging experience and we hope there is a… Read more
$5,000 grant celebrated at local Petco event on June 21 Bellevue, WA (June 21, 2022) – Seattle Humane received a $5,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love during a special celebration at the Factoria Petco at 3540 Factoria Blvd SE, Suite C, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in support of their lifesaving work for… Read more
Thanks to a new joint effort by Seattle Humane and Trupanion, more businesses could welcome dogs as canine coworkers: “Working K9 to 5” is a new, comprehensive step-by-step guide for businesses to create a dog-friendly workplace. … Read more
There are many reasons to spay or neuter your pets, beyond the obvious desire to avoid unwanted pregnancies and address the pet homelessness crisis. World Spay/Neuter Awareness Month is a perfect opportunity every year in February for veterinary professionals to raise awareness and promote these lifesaving procedures. Every shelter pet that comes through Seattle Humane… Read more