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seattleanimalwatch
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.
seattleanimalwatch
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.
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.
seattleanimalwatch
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).
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.
seattleanimalwatch
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,...
seattleanimalwatch
Sep 29, 20233 min read
SAW IN ACTION: Exposing the Link Between Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence
This past Sunday, Seattle Animal Watch participated in the Domestic Violence Sunday service at the Magnolia United Church of Christ by...
seattleanimalwatch
Aug 12, 20232 min read
The Plight of the Red-Eared Slider: Invasive or Not?
Red-Eared Sliders (RES), scientific name Trachemys Scripta Elegans, are an aquatic turtle species sold as companion animals in Washington...
seattleanimalwatch
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Data Bites - July 2023
Corrections: The July Data Bytes had two errors that we have corrected below. The first error was due to duplicate 2020 Seattle Animal...
seattleanimalwatch
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Data Bites - June 2023
Last month we brought you cruelty complaints statistics. Cruelty complaints are the result of members of the public contacting the...
seattleanimalwatch
May 30, 20232 min read
Data Bites - May 2023
This month’s Data Bites shows that while the pandemic resulted in a sharp decrease in animal cruelty complaints, they are now on the...
seattleanimalwatch
Feb 17, 20231 min read
Resources for Domestic Violence Victims With Pets
If there is an immediate threat to the life of a human or animal, call 911 immediately. Protection or no contact orders cover pets in...
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