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Feb 282 min read

Data Bites - Seattle Urban Wildlife

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

A Call for Comprehensive Animal Welfare Planning in Seattle

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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.

seattleanimalwatch

Feb 252 min read

Extreme Weather and Companion Animals

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 Importance of Veterinary Telemedicine

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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.

West Seattle’s Animal Cruelty Case - Lessons Learned

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Feb 22 min read

West Seattle’s Animal Cruelty Case - Lessons Learned

A West Seattle case illustrates some of the problems prosecutors face in trying to hold people accountable for animal cruelty.

SB 6064: Housing Issues Affect Animals Too

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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.

Anatomy of a Criminal Trial: Part 4 - Court Rules, the Most Important Set of Rules You’ve Never Heard Of

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Jan 282 min read

Anatomy of a Criminal Trial: Part 4 - Court Rules, the Most Important Set of Rules You’ve Never Heard Of

Understanding how the courts work, and their rules, is crucial. Rules can influence case strategy, timing, and presentation of evidence.

Data Bites: Seattle Animal Shelter Intakes, 2016 to 2022

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Jan 272 min read

Data Bites: Seattle Animal Shelter Intakes, 2016 to 2022

This month we look at all Seattle Animal Shelter intakes from 2016 to 2022. Once again, the numbers reflect the post-COVID crisis.

Data Bites: The Seattle Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic

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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

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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.

Anatomy of a Criminal Trial: Part 3 - Litigation and The Plea Deal

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Dec 16, 20233 min read

Anatomy of a Criminal Trial: Part 3 - Litigation and The Plea Deal

Plea deals often occur in cases involving animal cruelty and neglect. It is vital that citizens understand this aspect of the legal process.

seattleanimalwatch

Dec 12, 20231 min read

Declawing Cats Now Illegal in Tacoma

On December 5th, 2023 the Tacoma City Council passed a new law prohibiting the declawing of cats.

Managing Community Cats - Legal and Policy Problems

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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.

Data Bites: Animal Intakes at the Seattle Animal Shelter

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Nov 26, 20233 min read

Data Bites: Animal Intakes at the Seattle Animal Shelter

This month’s Data Bites is a summary of shelter intake data received from the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) via a public disclosure request.

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

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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?

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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

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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?

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Oct 30, 20233 min read

Data Bites: Shelter Intakes 2016-2022

This month’s Data Bites is a lesson in dealing with Shelter intake da coming from Public Disclosure Requests (PDRs).

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

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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

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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,...