Tips from public help lead to suspect confession in animal cruelty case
A man suspected of shooting, abandoning and leaving a dog to die off an embankment on a forest service road in the North Bend area on May 31, has turned himself in to police.

Hot weather advisory
King County residents are encouraged to prepare their pets for hot weather over the next few days as temperatures are predicted to reach at least 90 degrees in some areas. In the last several days, King County Animal Control Officers have responded to multiple calls from concerned residents who have seen dogs left alone in warm cars by their owners.

New penalty for unlicensed pets
Today, April 1 2009, King County begins a proven approach to enhancing pet licensing with the introduction of a penalty for failing to license cats and dogs. The $75 penalty is aimed at increasing the number of pet owners in King County who protect their pets with a license.

Horse rescued by King County Animal Care and Control
A lucky 26 year-old horse named Bailey has all four hooves back on solid ground again after it fell down a 12-foot well in Covington this morning.

”Fetch your pet” program connects pets, finders and owners
King County pet owners have a new benefit that comes with licensing their dog or cat: a new "fetch your pet" automated program that connects finders of lost pets to the owners 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

New penalty for unlicensed King County pets
King County will take a proven approach to enhancing pet licensing in 2009 with the introduction of a penalty for failing to license cats and dogs. The $75 penalty is aimed at increasing the number of pet owners in unincorporated King County who protect their pets with a license. Penalties will begin to be issued on April 1st.

Cold weather
Even though it is mid March, forecasters are predicting a chance of snow and frigid temperatures for the next few days, which means cold weather risks for pets and livestock. King County Animal Care and Control is reminding pet owners to protect their animals from the elements and to take steps to prevent frostbite and other cold weather-related hazards during this unusual cold snap.

RV the cat goes home to Arizona
"RV" the calico cat ran away from home as her owner, Ken Gold, was preparing to move from Kent, Washington to Tucson, Arizona last July. Heartbroken, Ken stayed behind in Kent for one extra day hoping the cat would return, but had to start his move after time ran out. He kept hope alive by updating his contact information associated with the cat's microchip registry after his move.

Public survey regarding continuous dog chaining
King County residents are invited to share their opinions about a proposed dog tethering ordinance by taking a King County Animal Care and Control survey.