This article explores what SAW learned from public disclosure requests for Seattle Animal Shelter revenue and expenditures from 2018-2023.

SAS is implementing a 2 Year Roadmap to improve internal processes and morale. This deep dive covers foster care program improvements.

SAS is in the process of hiring a new director & implementing a 2yr roadmap to improve processes and morale. Here is their progress so far.

Seattle Animal Watch believes that Seattle’s citizens need to speak up during the current One Seattle Comprehensive Plan update. Here's why.

Urge the City of Seattle to include animals in citywide planning efforts. As the human population grows, so will our pet population.

Pet care facility violations, fires, and suspensions spark calls for stronger oversight and transparency in animal welfare licensing.

Seattle Animal Watch made strides in 2024 with CAWS launch, 149% subscriber growth, 46 articles published, and 9 public disclosures!

Explore free and low-cost animal welfare training with Best Friends, Maddie's Fund, ASPCA, HumanePro, and more.

Adopted budget data from the City of Seattle shows an increasing trend in support of the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) from 2011 to 2024.

This article explores how an interlocal animal services contract works for King County.

The City of Seattle responds to the decline of rabbit spay/neuter procedures since 2016.

There are a variety of reasons that someone may surrender a pet to a shelter. This article explores the reasons behind those surrenders.

This post explores the importance of data collection, data analytics, and data-informed decision making in animal shelters.

A review of 2016-2023 intake data for Seattle Animal Shelter. Returns of adopted cats & dogs are at an all time high in 2023.

Animal cruelty crimes and arrests are up year over year. This article explores other animal cruelty findings in WA's 2023 Crime Report.

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

Many dogs have jobs, and that fact changes their legal protections. 

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

By Jenn Scott Seattle Animal Watch believes that the City of Seattle needs integrated and comprehensive animal welfare planning. Animal...