Adoptions up, population down, Animal Shelter still open
Pet adoptions at the King County Animal Shelter in Kent are up 10 percent over this time last year, and the shelter population is down by more than one-third, even as the County continues on two parallel paths - preparation for the emergency evacuation of animals in the event of flooding from the federal Howard Hanson Dam, and planning for a new regional model for animal care and control as mandated by the County Council. 

Low-cost microchipping clinic to be held on Sunday; pet owners in flood zones encouraged to participate
Un-microchipped dogs and cats of all ages are invited to King County’s Kent Animal Shelter on Sunday, December 13 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. to receive a deep discount on a high tech form of identification that will always stay with them, even when their license tags may not. Sunday, veterinarians from Seattle King County Veterinary Medical Association in partnership with King County Animal Care and Control will protect your pet from loss with a microchip for only $20.  

Season of HOPE
King County Animal Care and Control is extending an invitation to holiday shoppers at the Kent Station mall to visit their temporary pet adoption store front to meet adoptable cats and dogs. This is part of the annual Season of Helping Orphaned Pets Everywhere (HOPE) promotion. Potential adopters who prefer to visit the Kent shelter location to search for a new family member should be aware of a change in operating hours.  

King County waives adoption fees all shelter pets as flood preps continue
King County Animal Care and Control (KCACC) is waiving adoption fees on all animals at their two shelter locations and for pets in foster care in advance of moving their Kent shelter location out of the Green River valley flood zone. The main shelter will continue services at its current location in Kent as an agreement is finalized for another facility. 

Halloween Pet Warnings
King County Animal Care and Control would like to advise pet owners to take extra precaution this Halloween, Saturday October 31. Owners are advised to prepare their pets for Halloween visitors, but also take this opportunity to prepare their pets for pending natural disasters. 

Owner-surrendered pets will be referred to partner organizations beginning Monday
Beginning on Monday, October 19, King County Animal Care and Control will no longer accept animals that are surrendered by their owners. This will allow staff to cut back on the number of pets that will have to be transported from the Kent shelter to an alternate shelter location in time for flood season. 

Dog used as weapon in brutal Des Moines attack leaves King County Animal Care and Control
“Snaps,” the pit bull used by a group of minors to attack two women in the Seatac area in June, is leaving King County Animal Care and Control today to go to a new home at “Snaps,” the pit bull used by a group of minors to attack two women in the Seatac area in June, is leaving King County Animal Care and Control today to go to a new home at Olympic Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit animal welfare and rescue organization located in Forks, Washington. 

Multiple animals being removed from home in Bothell
Dozens of animals are being removed from a Bothell home this morning after King County Animal Care and Control (KCACC) executed a search warrant to investigate a suspected case of animal hoarding. 

Hot weather advisory for pets
A heat wave has been predicted for this weekend and the upcoming work week, and King County Animal Care and Control would like to remind residents that by taking simple precautions, your pets will stay cool and safe. 

88 pets find homes!
Tails were wagging and the sound of purrs were in the air as 88 homeless pets went home with new families from the Super Pet Adopt-a-thon hosted Saturday, July 11 by King County Animal Care and Control in Kent.