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.

The City of Seattle is seeking input on the next Director of SAS. Complete the survey by March 14 and share with other advocates.

SAS is in the process of hiring a new director & implementing a 2yr roadmap to improve processes and morale. Here is their progress so far.

Seattle Animal Watch believes that Seattle’s citizens need to speak up during the current One Seattle Comprehensive Plan update. Here's why.

Urge the City of Seattle to include animals in citywide planning efforts. As the human population grows, so will our pet population.

Adopted budget data from the City of Seattle shows an increasing trend in support of the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) from 2011 to 2024.

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

A follow up on a previous article showing a sharp increase in animal returns post adoption from SAS in 2023.

This fact sheet is a short summary for Seattle residents about what Seattle Animal Shelter does.

The City of Seattle responds to the decline of rabbit spay/neuter procedures since 2016.

There are a variety of reasons that someone may surrender a pet to a shelter. This article explores the reasons behind those surrenders.

This post explores the importance of data collection, data analytics, and data-informed decision making in animal shelters.

A review of 2016-2023 intake data for Seattle Animal Shelter. Returns of adopted cats & dogs are at an all time high in 2023.

A citizen's advisory group for Seattle Animal Shelter would increase transparency, engagement, and ensure the needs of our city are met.

Is it time to rename the Seattle Animal Shelter to Seattle Animal Services? This article explores why it might be a good idea.

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

In 2023, the WA State Veterinary Board of Governors modified the rules for veterinarians to restrict access to low-cost spay/neuter.