This article dives into the 2025 WA State Animal Welfare Assessment in depth, exploring what it means for Seattle and how it's findings intersect with Seattle Animal Watch's work.

This article recaps the necessary reforms outlined by the WSDA in the 2025 Washington State Animal Welfare Assessment. Some of the recommendations may sound familiar. Despite being touted as one of the most progressive cities in not only WA, but also the nation, SAW has also identified that Seattle needs many of these same reformations.

The Seattle Department of Construction and Land Use would not include animal services in the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan because it was not required by the Washington State Growth Management Act. Learn more about what the WA State Growth Management Act is and how you can take action to change this and ensure animals and animal services are included in our City's future.

A new law goes into effect on July 27, 2025 which provides broader protections for animals against cruelty. This article explores what this new law means for animals in Seattle.

Seattle Animal Watch believes that Seattle’s citizens need to speak up during the current One Seattle Comprehensive Plan update. Here's why.

Your guide to advocating and showing support for animal related bills at the State Legislature.

A guide to contacting your Seattle City Council members to drive animal welfare reform in 2025.

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

Seattle is planning on its first major update to animal welfare laws since '85! Your involvement and actions will be important in 2025!

Tacoma banned cat declawing, but Seattle, despite its animal-friendly reputation, hasn’t followed suit. Why is Seattle lagging behind?

Dog daycare fire in SODO led to lawsuits and proposed safety law. Suits settled; bill failed. Animal daycare regs now added to eCompliance.

In 2023, the WA State Veterinary Board of Governors modified the rules for veterinarians to restrict access to low-cost spay/neuter.

This post includes facts utilized by Seattle Animal Watch in engaging public officials on changes required to support animal services.

Seattle's legal code regarding rabies hasn't been updated since 1952 and procedures are not aligned with today's world. An update is needed!

Join us in letting our local government know that we want animal services addressed in the next iteration of the One Seattle Plan.

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.

The 2024 Session was short. The following bills made it through the legislative process: HB1961, HB1097, & HB1153.

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.