Community Engagement

seattleanimalwatch

5 days ago1 min read

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!

seattleanimalwatch

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?

seattleanimalwatch

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)

seattleanimalwatch

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

seattleanimalwatch

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.

Seattle Animal Shelter Returns: Curious Increases in 2023

seattleanimalwatch

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

seattleanimalwatch

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?

seattleanimalwatch

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

seattleanimalwatch

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.

seattleanimalwatch

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.

Seattle Needs a Citizen Advisory Group for Animal Services

seattleanimalwatch

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.

seattleanimalwatch

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?

seattleanimalwatch

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.

seattleanimalwatch

Jun 152 min read

Seattle Animal Watch Fact Sheet

This post includes facts utilized by Seattle Animal Watch in engaging public officials on changes required to support animal services.

Policy Advocacy - 60 Seconds with a Decision-maker

seattleanimalwatch

Jun 122 min read

Policy Advocacy - 60 Seconds with a Decision-maker

This post shares two sample scripts for advocating for animal services in the City of Seattle.

Open Letter to Mayor Harrell re: Lack of Animal Services Planning for Seattle’s Future

seattleanimalwatch

May 63 min read

Open Letter to Mayor Harrell re: Lack of Animal Services Planning for Seattle’s Future

Seattle Animal Watch, joined by other local animal welfare groups, sent an open letter to the Mayor regarding lack of animal services plans.

Donations and the Funding of Animal Services in Seattle

seattleanimalwatch

Apr 253 min read

Donations and the Funding of Animal Services in Seattle

The City of Seattle relies on donations to fund animal services work. Should it? Residents already pay taxes for city-provided services.

Seattle’s Animals and The Local Media: An Uneven Relationship

seattleanimalwatch

Apr 163 min read

Seattle’s Animals and The Local Media: An Uneven Relationship

It’s not easy finding news about Seattle’s animals outside of feel-good stories, adoption pleas, and fundraising requests.

📢 Action Alert: Speak out for Seattle's animals!

seattleanimalwatch

Apr 114 min read

📢 Action Alert: Speak out for Seattle's animals!

Join us in letting our local government know that we want animal services addressed in the next iteration of the One Seattle Plan.

seattleanimalwatch

Mar 301 min read

Who Owns the Dog?

You don’t need to be going through a divorce to have to prove you own your animal. Can you?