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Dec 72 min read

Action Steps for Advocates in 2025

Seattle is planning on its first major update to animal welfare laws since '85! Your involvement and actions will be important in 2025!

Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget - Part 2: SAS Budget Trend

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.

Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget - Part 1: Impacts on Animal Welfare & Seattle Animal Shelter

seattleanimalwatch

Sep 252 min read

Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget - Part 1: Impacts on Animal Welfare & Seattle Animal Shelter

A first look into the proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets for the Seattle Animal Shelter.

Declining Rabbit Spay/Neuter Procedures: A Response from the City of Seattle

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.

The Importance of Data in Animal Welfare - Shelter Edition

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.

The City of Seattle and Spay/Neuter Services: Unmet Needs?

seattleanimalwatch

Jun 244 min read

The City of Seattle and Spay/Neuter Services: Unmet Needs?

A look at the data being the Seattle Animal Shelter's spay/neuter clinic since 2016.

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.

📢 Action Alert: Speak out for Seattle's animals!

seattleanimalwatch

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.

seattleanimalwatch

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.

A Call for Comprehensive Animal Welfare Planning in Seattle

seattleanimalwatch

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.

Data Bites: The Seattle Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic

seattleanimalwatch

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.

Is it an Animal Shelter or an Animal Rescue?

seattleanimalwatch

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.

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

seattleanimalwatch

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.

Spotlight on Animal Welfare in Seattle: New Off-Leash Areas Planning Raises Concerns

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...

What’s Happening with Animals in Seattle?

seattleanimalwatch

Jul 26, 20233 min read

What’s Happening with Animals in Seattle?

It’s often difficult to find out what’s happening with animals in Seattle. Media coverage is inconsistent at best and there is no...

WA State Addresses the Financial Cost of Animal Abuse

seattleanimalwatch

May 22, 20233 min read

WA State Addresses the Financial Cost of Animal Abuse

How Does It Compare to Seattle? The quick take: Washington State Governor Inslee signed substitute House Bill 1234 on May 4, 2023. The...

Seattle Animal Shelter 2023-2024 Funding Update

seattleanimalwatch

Dec 14, 20222 min read

Seattle Animal Shelter 2023-2024 Funding Update

City budgets are more than just sets of numbers representing revenues and expenditures. They are also statements of values. Budgets...