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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.

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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

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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.

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May 284 min read

Dealing with Rabies Like It’s 1952

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!

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May 262 min read

Animal Hoarding: Part 3

Animal hoarding is a serious issues that strains animal shelter resources. This series explores the complexities of hoarding cases.

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May 232 min read

Animal Hoarding: Part 2

Animal hoarding is a serious issues that strains animal shelter resources. This series explores the complexities of hoarding cases.

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May 142 min read

Animal Hoarding: Part 1

Animal hoarding is a serious issues that strains animal shelter resources. This series explores the complexities of hoarding cases.

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

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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

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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.

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Apr 223 min read

The Poundmaster of Seattle

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

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

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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!

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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.

Introduction to Litigation: The Burden of Proof

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Apr 91 min read

Introduction to Litigation: The Burden of Proof

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

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Apr 72 min read

Dogs with Jobs

Many dogs have jobs, and that fact changes their legal protections.

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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?

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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.

Should Veterinarians be Required to Report Suspected Animal Abuse to Police?

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Mar 261 min read

Should Veterinarians be Required to Report Suspected Animal Abuse to Police?

The link between domestic violence & animal cruelty is strong. Legislatures can enact mandatory reporting requirements to police by vets.

Wills and Your Companion Animals - Planning Ahead

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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.

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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

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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.