This article explores what SAW learned from public disclosure requests for Seattle Animal Shelter revenue and expenditures from 2018-2023.

This article explores the reporting structure of animal services depts in other jurisdictions. Is FAS the right place for SAS to report?

SAS is implementing a 2 Year Roadmap to improve internal processes and morale. This deep dive covers foster care program improvements.

Seattle Animal Shelter’s 2-Year Roadmap focuses heavily on dogs while cat & critter programs are neglected.

Pet care facility violations, fires, and suspensions spark calls for stronger oversight and transparency in animal welfare licensing.

Dog daycare fire in SODO led to lawsuits and proposed safety law. Suits settled; bill failed. Animal daycare regs now added to eCompliance.

This article explores how an interlocal animal services contract works for King County.

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

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

When Federal and State Laws Collide We continue with our legal education series. Part 2 discusses a court case in which questions about...

Warning: Violence against a companion animal is discussed Question presented: Does the definition of "domestic violence" include "animal...

Seattle is a progressive city, and we love our furry family members. But that doesn't mean we don't see cases of animal cruelty. In fact,