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

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

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

Animal hoarding is a serious issues that strains animal shelter resources. This series explores the complexities of hoarding cases.

Animal hoarding is a serious issues that strains animal shelter resources. This series explores the complexities of hoarding cases.

Animal hoarding is a serious issues that strains animal shelter resources. This series explores the complexities of hoarding cases.

Animal-related crimes are often difficult to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Learn more about the burden of proof in this article.

Veterinary Social Work (VSW) is gaining in recognition and popularity. Washington State University, known for its veterinary program,...

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...

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,