On Monday, November 25, Seattle Humane will be launching our updated website!  The post A New Look!  appeared first on Seattle Humane ..read more

As we enter the season of giving, we invite you to shop and make a difference for the pets in our care. The post Seattle Humane’s Holiday Giving Guide is Here!  appeared first on Seattle Humane ..read more

Seattle Humane’s Ringworm Foster-to-Adopt program provides a caring home for cats with ringworm, allowing them to receive treatment outside the stressful shelter environment. This initiative not only helps cats recover faster but also frees up resources for other vulnerable pets. Adoption fees are waived for participants. The post Seattle Humane’s Innovative Foster-to-Adopt Program for Cats with Ringworm appeared first on Seattle Humane ..read more

Kitten Season is a very cute but also very taxing time for animal shelters and rescues everywhere. Kittens are born unable to see, hear or regulate their own body temperature, and they are incredibly vulnerable to illness. Yes, caring for newborn kittens is no easy task, but right in the middle of it every season […] The post Foster Spotlight: Elly Conley appeared first on Seattle Humane ..read more

This month, we are excited to be shining a light on Naira, one of our amazing foster parents! Naira always answers the call when our Foster team needs someone to care for a litter of puppies, a puppy undergoing intensive medical care, or even orphaned puppies.  As a child growing up in the Soviet Union, […] The post Foster Spotlight: Naira Oganessova appeared first on Seattle Humane ..read more

Seattle Humane’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Jessie Swisher Spiers as the organization’s new Executive Director. Many of you already know Jessie, who has been with Seattle Humane as our Chief Advancement Officer since January 2021. During her time with the organization, Jessie has fostered an engaged donor community, clearly communicating the impact […] The post Seattle Humane Names Jessie Swisher Spiers New Executive Director  appeared first on Seattle Humane ..read more

Even the most patriotic pet owner is weary of Independence Day because they know those fireworks shows – the large, sanctioned spectacles and the many more small gatherings being held in every neighborhood – are going to be a real doozy for their pets. You may not have any control over the fireworks near you this Fourth of July, but there are some very easy and effective ways to support your pets during this chaotic celebration of freedom and aerial explosives.   Keep Pets Inside  More pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year, so be sure to bring them ..read more

June is National Microchipping Month! Microchipping is an easy, safe and effective way to make sure your furry friend always makes their way back home to you. Christina, Interim Head of Shelter Care, shares a little more about the importance of chipping your pet.  What is a microchip?   A microchip is a small pet ID device, about the size of a grain of rice, that gets implanted under the skin of companion animals (typically cats, dogs and rabbits) in between the shoulder blades. The chip has a code that is unique to your pet and contains your contact information. It’s not a tracking ..read more

Our amazing foster parents do so much to help shelter pets grow and heal before they go home to their new families. It’s with great pleasure that we introduce you to a family that’s been fostering cats since January 2023. With Kitten Season in full swing, Gill Chang and her 17-year-old daughter, Tetra Riddering, have their hands and laps full!   Tetra with foster cat Tofu It was Tetra’s idea to start fostering with Seattle Humane, inspired by humane educator, New York Times bestselling author and kitten rescuer, Hannah Shaw, better known as The Kitten Lady. Tetra saw Shaw fostering ..read more

Dr. Cherice Roth Adds Veterinary Voice to Board of Directors Dr. Cherice Roth joined Seattle Humane’s Board of Directors in December 2023 with the desire to contribute her more than a decade of veterinary experience to this new leadership role and promote technological advancements to improve and increase access to care. Dr. Cherice Roth Dr. Roth’s passion for improving access to veterinary care perfectly aligns with Seattle Humane’s mission to promote the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need, regardless of age, ability, circumstance, or geography. Our Community Medicine prog ..read more