At Seattle Humane, we recognize when pet owners are experiencing displacement or housing insecurity, their pets are affected in many ways as well. A variety of pet needs arise, both large and small. We are happy to offer support in diverse ways to keep your family together.
Pet Food Bank & Supplies
Seattle Humane’s Pet Food Bank collects and distributes pet food donations for pets belonging to low-income families or pet owners experiencing hardship. The program provides nearly 30,000 meals per month to families and food banks throughout the region. Visit our Pet Food Bank & Supplies page to request pet food and supplies or learn how you can help.
Veterinary Care
If you are in need of veterinary care and are low-income, facing housing insecurity or other urgent issues with a pet, then please contact us at [email protected]
We are also now offering Wellness Clinic appointments to support low-income families and their pets in need of wellness care, vaccinations and microchipping services.
Pet Deposit Fees & Pet Rent
If you are currently facing barriers in accessing housing due to a pet deposit fee or pet rent, then please contact us at [email protected]
Finding Temporary Foster Care
With an estimated 50,000 households at risk for eviction in King County and the current economic crisis, more people are contacting Seattle Humane to request help with temporary care for their pets. We anticipate that this trend will continue and we want to help.
Seeking temporary foster care placement through your social networks, friends, family and neighbors can often provide an immediate solution for pet owners. It is our first suggestion when considering options for temporary care. We encourage pet owners to post online in their social networks when seeking temporary care options. Facebook neighborhood groups, the Nextdoor app, and local blog sites can be great places to start. A cute photo of your pet, information about their personality, and clear expectations on what is needed will go a long way. Seattle Humane is happy to provide supplies to friends, neighbors or family members to use while caring for your pet.
911fosterpets is a national temporary foster site for pet owners to utilize who seek temporary foster care, or for community members interested in fostering for a neighbor.Check out this temporary guardian contract to organize your arrangements.
SPOT (Supporting Pet Owners in Transition) Program
The SPOT program uses Seattle Humane’s existing foster network to house pets for owners who need temporary care due to housing insecurity, hospitalization or other personal crisis.
This program is for owners whose only other option for care would be shelter surrender. Instead of taking in the animal and finding a new home, Seattle Humane foster families will care for these loved pets for up to 90 days and then reunite them with their owners.
If you need assistance or would like to learn more, please contact our Pet Resource Center at (425) 649-7561 or [email protected]
Pets for Life
Pets for Life (PFL) is a program model started by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to help address the lack of access to pet resources experienced by families living in underserved communities.
Pets for Life programs can be found in over 50 cities nationwide. Although independent from each other, all PFL programs utilize door-to-door outreach to build 1:1 relationships and a consistent community presence. This approach reaches community members who often have the least amount of access to information and services.
The Pets for Life program at Seattle Humane serves people and animals in Seattle’s 98108 zip code and provides free spay/neuter surgeries, vaccines, pet supplies and other pet care resources.
If you live in the 98108 zip code and would like more information, please contact Chris at [email protected]
Pet Guardian Program
Seattle Humane’s Pet Guardian Program is a service for Seattle Humane supporters who wish to entrust their pets to Seattle Humane in the event of their incapacity or death.
For a one-time fee, an individual or family can enroll as members in the program. This membership covers up to five cats, dogs and small critters, remains in effect during the lifetime of the enrollee, and includes any animals they own at the time of their death.
Learn more and enroll here
Pet Owner Assistance Fund
Seattle Humane’s Pet Owner Assistance Fund was established by generous supporters who believe animal companionship should be accessible to everyone regardless of circumstance. This program helps families struggling with high or unexpected costs challenging their ability to keep their pets healthy and safe at home.
If you are in need of support or have questions, please contact us at [email protected]
Polly's Pocket Fund
To honor their pet Polly’s lifetime of love and empathy, her family recently created a new fund at Seattle Humane – the Polly’s Pocket Fund – for families needing help with lifesaving or life-extending treatment for a sick or injured pet.
If you are in need of support or have questions, please contact us at [email protected]
