Pet Information Line
206-296-7387
206-296-PETS
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King County Animal Care and Control - Field Services

Animal Control field servicesEach day, field officers and a sergeant patrol this service area of over 2,200 square miles across King County, serving more than 1.2 million residents. Officers assist the public from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with emergency services provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week by on-call officers.

King County Animal Care and Control's service area includes all unincorporated areas of King County and contracting cities. For service, please call 206-296-PETS.

Animal Control field officers respond to the following requests:

  • patrol requests
  • trespassing cats and dogs
  • stray dogs and cats, pick up.
  • owner release dogs and cats (if unlicensed, a fee will apply)
  • animal pick-ups
  • vicious animal complaints
  • cruelty investigations
  • animal bites
  • barking dog complaints & petitions
  • injured animal rescues
  • "Dead-on-arrival" livestock/cats/dogs
  • police department calls for assistance
  • leash law violations
  • loose livestock on roadways

Find answers to your most Frequently Asked Questions.

How to claim impounded pets and find lost pets.

Animal Complaint Form

To file a complaint or problem, complete a Report of Complaint or Problem form.


Public Disclosure Requests:
To make a public records request to the Records and Licensing Services Division, mail or fax your request to:

Val Wood
King County Records and Licensing Services Division
411 King County Administration Building
500 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
FAX 206-296-4029

Download the Public Disclosure Request Form:
PDF format (PDF file, 69 KB)
Microsoft Word format (PDF file, 31 KB)