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Data Bites - June 2023
Last month we brought you cruelty complaints statistics. Cruelty complaints are the result of members of the public contacting the...
seattleanimalwatch
Jun 26, 20232 min read


Anatomy of a Criminal Trial: Part 1 - a Primer
This is the first in a series of articles written to educate citizens and activists about the role of the legal system in addressing...
seattleanimalwatch
Jun 25, 20233 min read


Case Study: State v. Givens
Seattle Animal Watch believes that animal cruelty is an invisible issue in our communities. Part of the reason is that there is...
seattleanimalwatch
Jun 24, 20234 min read


Data Bites - May 2023
This month’s Data Bites shows that while the pandemic resulted in a sharp decrease in animal cruelty complaints, they are now on the...
seattleanimalwatch
May 30, 20232 min read


WA State Addresses the Financial Cost of Animal Abuse
How Does It Compare to Seattle? The quick take: Washington State Governor Inslee signed substitute House Bill 1234 on May 4, 2023. The...
seattleanimalwatch
May 22, 20233 min read


Dog Fighting
Dog fighting is an underground blood sport where dogs who have been bred, conditioned and trained to fight are pitted against each other...
seattleanimalwatch
Apr 29, 20236 min read


Case Study: State v. Abdi-Issa
Warning: Violence against a companion animal is discussed Question presented: Does the definition of "domestic violence" include "animal...
seattleanimalwatch
Apr 18, 20233 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


Animal Cruelty & Neglect in Seattle
Seattle is a progressive city, and we love our furry family members. But that doesn't mean we don't see cases of animal cruelty. In fact,
seattleanimalwatch
Oct 11, 20222 min read
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