The Seattle Municipal Code language in Title 9 is antiquated and doesn't reflect today's world. It's time for an update!

It’s not easy finding news about Seattle’s animals outside of feel-good stories, adoption pleas, and fundraising requests.

Join us in letting our local government know that we want animal services addressed in the next iteration of the One Seattle Plan.

Animal-related crimes are often difficult to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Learn more about the burden of proof in this article.

The City of Seattle's response to our call for comprehensive animal services planning and animal service inclusion in the One Seattle Plan.

If you own a companion animal or two, make certain you've got your end-of-life paperwork done and that they are included.

In this post, we take a look at the Seattle Urban Carnivore Project, a joint effort between UW and the Woodland Park Zoo.

The 2024 Session was short. The following bills made it through the legislative process: HB1961, HB1097, & HB1153.

This Data Bites is a review of wildlife intakes at the Seattle Animal Shelter.

Critical gaps in animal services planning will have a growing impact on Seattle as our population explodes.

Climate change is leading to extreme weather in many parts of the US. HB1012 is a bill addressing the response to extreme weather events.

The State of Washington has a failing Veterinary Care Accessibility Score of only 47/100. Seattle isn't much better.

SB 6064 is the proposed bill to address the lack of pet-friendly housing in Washington state.

Understanding how the courts work, and their rules, is crucial. Rules can influence case strategy, timing, and presentation of evidence.

An introduction to the “Rights of Nature Movement” currently being used to combat crises in the environment. 

On December 5th, 2023 the Tacoma City Council passed a new law prohibiting the declawing of cats. 

Community cats are one of the areas that needs review in a long-overdue update of the Seattle Municipal Code's section on animals.

The decision to adopt an animal or provide support for a business helping animals should be made with some knowledge about the institution.

A deeper dive into the City of Seattle's funding of Seattle Animal Services.

Veterinary Social Work (VSW) is gaining in recognition and popularity. Washington State University, known for its veterinary program,...