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

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

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

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

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

Seattle's legal code regarding rabies hasn't been updated since 1952 and procedures are not aligned with today's world. An update is needed!

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

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

The Seattle Municipal Code language in Title 9 is antiquated and doesn't reflect today's world. It's time for an update!

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

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

Animal-related crimes are often difficult to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Learn more about the burden of proof in this article.

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

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

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

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

This Data Bites is a review of wildlife intakes at the Seattle Animal Shelter.

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

Climate change is leading to extreme weather in many parts of the US. HB1012 is a bill addressing the response to extreme weather events.

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