Dog Training: The Art of Calm

An underrated life skill for any dog to have is the ability to calm themselves in situation that would typically solicit an excited response such a jumping and barking. Here are some training tips on how to teach your dog how to choose calm over chaos.… Read more

Generations of Support for Seattle Humane

I first learned about Seattle Humane when I was a child. My grandma lived in Eastgate and was an early volunteer and adopter. This was when it was newly converted from the vet clinic to a shelter. I remember going with her one time and seeing the tags on the dogs cages that showed how… Read more

Are Your Pets Ready For the Holidays?

People understandably want to bring their pets with them when they’re visiting family this time of year because, well, those fur babies ARE family! There are a number of questions you’ll want to ask when determining if it’s worth it to pack up the family and hit the road or skies this holiday season, the… Read more

Happy Adoption Tail: Kaia

I knew from the first moment I saw her that she was my girl. Five months old, eager for love and attention, but still nervous and submissively peeing when you reached out a hand due to whatever horrible situation she was in before she arrived. I was 20, had recently dropped out of college, and… Read more

Adoption Update: Karma

We adopted Karma (formerly known as Beauty) from Seattle Humane on October 12, 2013. She was a pregnant stray transferred from the Yakima Humane Society. She was very timid and was very fearful of everything. She wouldn’t let anybody but my husband and I touch her. She was terrified to go out into the yard and… Read more

Adoption Update: Lily

We first adopted our dog Lily (formerly known as Sorah) in 2019. She turned out to have some behavioral challenges, but we love her anyway! Learning about Seattle Humane got me interested in the Teen Program, which I participated in in 2019 as well! After COVID hit, I returned for about nine  months as a… Read more

Adoption Update: Leia

We adopted the most amazing pup last year and can’t imagine life without her! Leia came to Seattle Humane on a lifesaver flight from Hawaii and she embodies island chill — sweet, calm, loves a snuggle and to snooze in the sunshine.  Leia gets along very well with her two feline brothers, Bean and Busby,… Read more