Seattle Animal Watch, joined by other local animal welfare groups, sent an open letter to the Mayor regarding lack of animal services plans.

The City of Seattle relies on donations to fund animal services work. Should it? Residents already pay taxes for city-provided services.

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.

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

You don’t need to be going through a divorce to have to prove you own your animal. Can you?

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

The link between domestic violence & animal cruelty is strong. Legislatures can enact mandatory reporting requirements to police by vets.

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.

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.