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Title 9 of the Seattle Municipal Code - Time for an Overhaul!
Much of the law covering animals in Seattle is 40 years old - or older. Our city embraces its furry family members - there are more...
seattleanimalwatch
Oct 23, 20231 min read


SAW IN ACTION: Exposing the Link Between Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence
This past Sunday, Seattle Animal Watch participated in the Domestic Violence Sunday service at the Magnolia United Church of Christ by...
seattleanimalwatch
Sep 29, 20233 min read


The Plight of the Red-Eared Slider: Invasive or Not?
Red-Eared Sliders (RES), scientific name Trachemys Scripta Elegans, are an aquatic turtle species sold as companion animals in Washington...
seattleanimalwatch
Aug 12, 20232 min read


Companion Animals are Personal Property - What’s Wrong With That?
One of the overarching difficulties with prosecuting animal abusers is that the weight of the crimes never seems to match the frequently ...
seattleanimalwatch
Jul 19, 20231 min read


Public Disclosure Requests (PDRs) - Frequently Asked Questions
Public disclosure requests, or PDRs, are a crucial tool for citizens and activists. PDRs give citizens the power to request information,...
seattleanimalwatch
Apr 24, 20231 min read


One Seattle Comprehensive Plan - Where Are the Animals?
The One Seattle Comprehensive Plan is undergoing an update and Seattle’s animals need our help. They are, once again, invisible in the...
seattleanimalwatch
Mar 16, 20231 min read
📢 Action Alert: Speak out for Seattle's animals!
Dear Friends, Animal welfare is invisible in the City of Seattle and we want to change that. Please join Seattle Animal Watch in...
seattleanimalwatch
Mar 16, 20234 min read


Resources for Domestic Violence Victims With Pets
If there is an immediate threat to the life of a human or animal, call 911 immediately. Protection or no contact orders cover pets in...
seattleanimalwatch
Feb 17, 20231 min read


Domestic Violence Affects Animals
Animal cruelty and intimate partner violence (IPV) often go hand in hand. A perpetrator may use beloved animals to control and frighten...
seattleanimalwatch
Feb 14, 20233 min read


Advocacy Pathfinder
A pathfinder is an organized body of material that identifies key resources and provides guidance in researching a particular question or...
seattleanimalwatch
Jan 21, 20233 min read


Intro to Legal Codes for Citizen Activists
In order to impact legal change at a local level, citizen activists need to understand and work within the processes used to create and...
seattleanimalwatch
Jan 19, 20232 min read


Recent Updates to SMC's Title 9
The City of Seattle has amended the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) to more fully address perpetrators of animal cruelty and neglect. This is i
seattleanimalwatch
Nov 11, 20222 min read
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