Community Engagement 2/2

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?

seattleanimalwatch

Mar 273 min read

City of Seattle Response to One Seattle Plan Feedback on Missing Animal Services

The City of Seattle's response to our call for comprehensive animal services planning and animal service inclusion in the One Seattle Plan.

Wills and Your Companion Animals - Planning Ahead

seattleanimalwatch

Mar 242 min read

Wills and Your Companion Animals - Planning Ahead

If you own a companion animal or two, make certain you've got your end-of-life paperwork done and that they are included.

seattleanimalwatch

Mar 11 min read

Seattle Urban Wildlife

In this post, we take a look at the Seattle Urban Carnivore Project, a joint effort between UW and the Woodland Park Zoo.

2024 Legislative Update - The Bills That Survived

seattleanimalwatch

Feb 291 min read

2024 Legislative Update - The Bills That Survived

The 2024 Session was short. The following bills made it through the legislative process: HB1961, HB1097, & HB1153.

A Call for Comprehensive Animal Welfare Planning in Seattle

seattleanimalwatch

Feb 258 min read

A Call for Comprehensive Animal Welfare Planning in Seattle

Critical gaps in animal services planning will have a growing impact on Seattle as our population explodes.

The Importance of Veterinary Telemedicine

seattleanimalwatch

Feb 102 min read

The Importance of Veterinary Telemedicine

The State of Washington has a failing Veterinary Care Accessibility Score of only 47/100. Seattle isn't much better.

Data Bites: The Seattle Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic

seattleanimalwatch

Dec 28, 20233 min read

Data Bites: The Seattle Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic

The SAS Spay/Neuter clinic used to perform more than 2,300 surgeries a year. That number has plummeted since 2020.

Introducing the International Rights of Nature Movement: Turtles and Rivers

seattleanimalwatch

Dec 21, 20231 min read

Introducing the International Rights of Nature Movement: Turtles and Rivers

An introduction to the “Rights of Nature Movement” currently being used to combat crises in the environment.

Managing Community Cats - Legal and Policy Problems

seattleanimalwatch

Dec 8, 20233 min read

Managing Community Cats - Legal and Policy Problems

Community cats are one of the areas that needs review in a long-overdue update of the Seattle Municipal Code's section on animals.

Book Review: What it Takes to Save a Life by Dr. Kwane Stewart

seattleanimalwatch

Nov 25, 20232 min read

Book Review: What it Takes to Save a Life by Dr. Kwane Stewart

Dr. Stewart reconnected with his profession when he started delivering free vet services to the homeless in San Diego.

Is it an Animal Shelter or an Animal Rescue?

seattleanimalwatch

Nov 24, 20232 min read

Is it an Animal Shelter or an Animal Rescue?

The decision to adopt an animal or provide support for a business helping animals should be made with some knowledge about the institution.

Protecting Furry Family Members: Pet Daycare Businesses & You

seattleanimalwatch

Nov 22, 20233 min read

Protecting Furry Family Members: Pet Daycare Businesses & You

What should customers know before handing over their furrry family members to a business for safekeeping?

The City of Seattle and Animal Services: The (Quite Clear) Funding Message

seattleanimalwatch

Oct 28, 20234 min read

The City of Seattle and Animal Services: The (Quite Clear) Funding Message

A deeper dive into the City of Seattle's funding of Seattle Animal Services.

Veterinary Social Work - a New(ish) Field

seattleanimalwatch

Oct 25, 20232 min read

Veterinary Social Work - a New(ish) Field

Veterinary Social Work (VSW) is gaining in recognition and popularity. Washington State University, known for its veterinary program,...

Spotlight on Animal Welfare in Seattle: New Off-Leash Areas Planning Raises Concerns

seattleanimalwatch

Oct 7, 20238 min read

Spotlight on Animal Welfare in Seattle: New Off-Leash Areas Planning Raises Concerns

By Jenn Scott Seattle Animal Watch believes that the City of Seattle needs integrated and comprehensive animal welfare planning. Animal...

SAW IN ACTION: Exposing the Link Between Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence

seattleanimalwatch

Sep 29, 20233 min read

SAW IN ACTION: Exposing the Link Between Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence

This past Sunday, Seattle Animal Watch participated in the Domestic Violence Sunday service at the Magnolia United Church of Christ by...

Book review: The City is More Than Human : An Animal History of Seattle by Frederick Brown.

seattleanimalwatch

Mar 10, 20232 min read

Book review: The City is More Than Human : An Animal History of Seattle by Frederick Brown.

by Jill Allyn Among the few heirlooms I have from my father’s family is a cow bell that belonged to his grandparents. They owned an...