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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
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.
seattleanimalwatch
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.
seattleanimalwatch
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.
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.
seattleanimalwatch
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.
seattleanimalwatch
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.
seattleanimalwatch
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.
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.
seattleanimalwatch
Apr 72 min read
Dogs with Jobs
Many dogs have jobs, and that fact changes their legal protections.
seattleanimalwatch
Jan 292 min read
SB 6064: Housing Issues Affect Animals Too
SB 6064 is the proposed bill to address the lack of pet-friendly housing in Washington state.
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...
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