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. 

Pet lovers: meet your new best friend this Saturday
Meet your new family member at the Super Pet Adopt-a-thon this Saturday, hosted by King County Animal Care and Control at the Kent shelter location. Over 35 shelter organizations, animal rescue groups, foster organizations and pet related businesses will be at the Kent Shelter from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 11 with pets ready to go home with their new families the same day. 

Bring home your new cat for just the cost of the pet license
Starting Wednesday, July 8, potential adopters can bring home their new furry cat friend with a microchip, all vaccinations, licensed and spayed or neutered for only the cost of the pet license, $30, if they live in the King County service area. 

Prepare pets for fireworks with easy pet safety tips
King County residents are encouraged to properly prepare their animals for a potentially stressful weekend. July Fourth celebrations can be traumatic and dangerous for animals.