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.

This month we look at all Seattle Animal Shelter intakes from 2016 to 2022. Once again, the numbers reflect the post-COVID crisis.

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.

This month’s Data Bites is a summary of shelter intake data received from the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) via a public disclosure request.

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

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