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

A West Seattle case illustrates some of the problems prosecutors face in trying to hold people accountable for animal cruelty.

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.

The SAS Spay/Neuter clinic used to perform more than 2,300 surgeries a year. That number has plummeted since 2020.

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

Plea deals often occur in cases involving animal cruelty and neglect. It is vital that citizens understand this aspect of the legal process.

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.

What should customers know before handing over their furrry family members to a business for safekeeping?

Much of the law covering animals in Seattle is 40 years old - or older. Our city embraces its furry family members - there are more...

When Federal and State Laws Collide We continue with our legal education series. Part 2 discusses a court case in which questions about...

What happens when a crime against an animal is committed? A person that harms or neglects an animal has committed a crime in Washington...

Red-Eared Sliders (RES), scientific name Trachemys Scripta Elegans, are an aquatic turtle species sold as companion animals in Washington...

It’s often difficult to find out what’s happening with animals in Seattle. Media coverage is inconsistent at best and there is no...

One of the overarching difficulties with prosecuting animal abusers is that the weight of the crimes never seems to match the frequently ...

This is the first in a series of articles written to educate citizens and activists about the role of the legal system in addressing...

How Does It Compare to Seattle? The quick take: Washington State Governor Inslee signed substitute House Bill 1234 on May 4, 2023. The...

Dog fighting is an underground blood sport where dogs who have been bred, conditioned and trained to fight are pitted against each other...

Public disclosure requests, or PDRs, are a crucial tool for citizens and activists. PDRs give citizens the power to request information,...