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2024 - A Year in Review

Seattle Animal Watch made strides in 2024 with CAWS launch, 149% subscriber growth, 46 articles published, and 9 public disclosures!

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Dec 72 min read

Action Steps for Advocates in 2025

Seattle is planning on its first major update to animal welfare laws since '85! Your involvement and actions will be important in 2025!

Why Does Seattle Need a Ban on Cat Declawing?

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Nov 272 min read

Why Does Seattle Need a Ban on Cat Declawing?

Tacoma banned cat declawing, but Seattle, despite its animal-friendly reputation, hasn’t followed suit. Why is Seattle lagging behind?

Continuing Education for the Animal Welfare Professional (and Volunteer)

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Nov 232 min read

Continuing Education for the Animal Welfare Professional (and Volunteer)

Explore free and low-cost animal welfare training with Best Friends, Maddie's Fund, ASPCA, HumanePro, and more.

After The SODO Dog Resort Fire - One Year Later

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Nov 222 min read

After The SODO Dog Resort Fire - One Year Later

Dog daycare fire in SODO led to lawsuits and proposed safety law. Suits settled; bill failed. Animal daycare regs now added to eCompliance.

Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget - Part 2: SAS Budget Trend

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Oct 303 min read

Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget - Part 2: SAS Budget Trend

Adopted budget data from the City of Seattle shows an increasing trend in support of the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) from 2011 to 2024.

Euthanasia at the Seattle Animal Shelter, 2016 to 2023

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Oct 281 min read

Euthanasia at the Seattle Animal Shelter, 2016 to 2023

In this article, we explore euthanasia data for the three most common species that enter the Seattle Animal Shelter.

King County’s Regional Animal Services - an Overview

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Oct 252 min read

King County’s Regional Animal Services - an Overview

This article explores how an interlocal animal services contract works for King County.

Seattle Animal Shelter Returns: Curious Increases in 2023

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Sep 293 min read

Seattle Animal Shelter Returns: Curious Increases in 2023

A follow up on a previous article showing a sharp increase in animal returns post adoption from SAS in 2023.

Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget - Part 1: Impacts on Animal Welfare & Seattle Animal Shelter

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Sep 252 min read

Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget - Part 1: Impacts on Animal Welfare & Seattle Animal Shelter

A first look into the proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets for the Seattle Animal Shelter.

Looking Beyond the Name: What Does the Seattle Animal Shelter Do?

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Sep 202 min read

Looking Beyond the Name: What Does the Seattle Animal Shelter Do?

This fact sheet is a short summary for Seattle residents about what Seattle Animal Shelter does.

Declining Rabbit Spay/Neuter Procedures: A Response from the City of Seattle

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Aug 312 min read

Declining Rabbit Spay/Neuter Procedures: A Response from the City of Seattle

The City of Seattle responds to the decline of rabbit spay/neuter procedures since 2016.

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Aug 263 min read

Why are Animals Surrendered?

There are a variety of reasons that someone may surrender a pet to a shelter. This article explores the reasons behind those surrenders.

The Importance of Data in Animal Welfare - Shelter Edition

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Aug 192 min read

The Importance of Data in Animal Welfare - Shelter Edition

This post explores the importance of data collection, data analytics, and data-informed decision making in animal shelters.

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Jul 312 min read

Seattle Animal Shelter Intake Data

A review of 2016-2023 intake data for Seattle Animal Shelter. Returns of adopted cats & dogs are at an all time high in 2023.

Animal Cruelty Findings in the 2023 Crime in Washington Report

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Jul 222 min read

Animal Cruelty Findings in the 2023 Crime in Washington Report

Animal cruelty crimes and arrests are up year over year. This article explores other animal cruelty findings in WA's 2023 Crime Report.

Seattle Needs a Citizen Advisory Group for Animal Services

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Jul 142 min read

Seattle Needs a Citizen Advisory Group for Animal Services

A citizen's advisory group for Seattle Animal Shelter would increase transparency, engagement, and ensure the needs of our city are met.

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Jul 82 min read

Does a Name Make a Difference?

Is it time to rename the Seattle Animal Shelter to Seattle Animal Services? This article explores why it might be a good idea.

The City of Seattle and Spay/Neuter Services: Unmet Needs?

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Jun 244 min read

The City of Seattle and Spay/Neuter Services: Unmet Needs?

A look at the data being the Seattle Animal Shelter's spay/neuter clinic since 2016.

Low-Income Households and Access to Spay/Neuter Services

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Jun 234 min read

Low-Income Households and Access to Spay/Neuter Services

In 2023, the WA State Veterinary Board of Governors modified the rules for veterinarians to restrict access to low-cost spay/neuter.