Explore the complexities of pet business permits in Seattle, where animal welfare and consumer protection intersect. Learn how pet business permits impact safety.

Seattle Animal Shelter officers handle far more than cruelty cases. From park patrols to wildlife rescues, their work reflects the city’s evolving relationship with animals. Our latest analysis reveals how complaints have shifted from 2018–2024 — including a sharp rise in park patrols tied to media coverage.

It’s not easy finding news about Seattle’s animals outside of feel-good stories, adoption pleas, and fundraising requests.