Seattle Animal Watch just launched our new Data Dashboard, using city open data and public disclosure records to bring transparency to animal services. This is the first step in understanding Seattle’s true animal welfare needs and building a citywide, data-driven plan for meaningful change. Explore the dashboard at seattleanimalwatch.org/data.

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.

Urge the City of Seattle to include animals in citywide planning efforts. As the human population grows, so will our pet population.

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.

In this post, we take a look at the Seattle Urban Carnivore Project, a joint effort between UW and the Woodland Park Zoo.

This Data Bites is a review of wildlife intakes at the Seattle Animal Shelter.