Community Activities & Learning
Seattle Humane offers a variety of ways to get involved, support our lifesaving mission and have fun learning and helping pets!
Learn More and Get Involved!
Check out our activities below to see if something interests you.
Sign up for a Pet First Aid Workshop
Would you know what to do if your dog suddenly choked on a bone? What if your cat ate a toxic substance, like chocolate? Do you have a plan for your pet in the event you need to evacuate your family from your home? Learn how to prepare for and prevent emergencies and how to provide temporary, urgent care to cats and dogs until they can reach a veterinary or emergency clinic.
We now offer two types of classes!
Pet First Aid Basics is a two-hour class for anyone with pets in their lives. We will focus on prevention and early identification of pet emergencies, and practice techniques for bleeding control, giving CPR, and helping a pet who is choking. Cost: $65.
Pet First Aid and Disaster Response is a 4 ½-hour class for people who are looking for a more comprehensive understanding of emergency care, including how to prepare for situations that require evacuation or sheltering in place. Participants will receive a copy of the Pet First Aid and Disaster Response Guide. Successful completion of the course earns a certificate from the Emergency Care and Safety Institute, perfect for pet professionals! Cost: $125.
All programs take place at Seattle Humane in Bellevue (13212 SE Eastgate Way). Please contact educationservices@seattlehumane.org with questions. Click the button below to view upcoming sessions and register.
We now offer two types of classes!
Pet First Aid Basics is a two-hour class for anyone with pets in their lives. We will focus on prevention and early identification of pet emergencies, and practice techniques for bleeding control, giving CPR, and helping a pet who is choking. Cost: $65.
Pet First Aid and Disaster Response is a 4 ½-hour class for people who are looking for a more comprehensive understanding of emergency care, including how to prepare for situations that require evacuation or sheltering in place. Participants will receive a copy of the Pet First Aid and Disaster Response Guide. Successful completion of the course earns a certificate from the Emergency Care and Safety Institute, perfect for pet professionals! Cost: $125.
All programs take place at Seattle Humane in Bellevue (13212 SE Eastgate Way). Please contact educationservices@seattlehumane.org with questions. Click the button below to view upcoming sessions and register.
Bring your group to volunteer at Seattle Humane
Group volunteer sessions are hosted at our Seattle Humane campus and allow groups the opportunity to experience and contribute to our work at the shelter. Click the button below to learn more about group volunteer opportunities.
Invite Seattle Humane to your school, classroom or event
Our staff and volunteers visit classrooms and bring animal-themed lessons to students all around King County. We can also attend school-wide events like family nights and career panels, or you can bring your students to Seattle Humane. Learn more here!
Our new education and outreach vehicle, the Daphne Mobile, will hit the road this winter. Like our MaxMobile that was retired last spring, the Daphne Mobile will be equipped with hands-on educational tools to help inspire, teach and develop a meaningful bond with animals that lasts a lifetime. Please complete this form if you are interested in having the Daphne Mobile attend your local event in 2025.
Our new education and outreach vehicle, the Daphne Mobile, will hit the road this winter. Like our MaxMobile that was retired last spring, the Daphne Mobile will be equipped with hands-on educational tools to help inspire, teach and develop a meaningful bond with animals that lasts a lifetime. Please complete this form if you are interested in having the Daphne Mobile attend your local event in 2025.
Attend a Seattle Humane event
Seattle Humane hosts fundraising events, attends events in the community, offers classes and workshops year-round and participates in promotions each month. Join us and know that your participation directly benefits the pets in our care and the programs we offer.
Get expert training for your dog
Seattle Humane practices positive reinforcement methods and our training classes focus on helping your dog with good manners for the real world, socialization and giving pet parents the tools to prevent or address behavior challenges. Learn more and sign up below.
Learn more about youth and family programs
At Seattle Humane, we honor the special connection that kids and teens have with animals. Click here to learn more about upcoming events for families, programs for scouts, community service opportunities, summer camp and youth workshops and Humane Teen Club!
Host a birthday party at the shelter
Celebrate your special day while making a meaningful contribution to the welfare of animals at Seattle Humane. Let the fur fly as you and your party guests enjoy a unique experience with adorable animals, such as cats, puppies or guinea pigs!
Our birthday packages include the following:
Two-hour private room rental with 15 minutes beforehand for set-up and 15 minutes after for clean-up.
We can accommodate up to 14 people (we require one adult for every six children; 12 children + two adults for a total of 14 guests)
An engaging and educational animal welfare-themed presentation.
A take-home craft for every child participant.
A festive and colorful sticker for every birthday guest.
Seattle Humane branded downloadable invitations.
Tablecloths and table settings including cups, plates, forks and spoons. You focus on celebrating – leave the details to us!
A surprise animal visitor to make your birthday celebration truly unforgettable!
Our base package is for ages 7-11 and we are open to custom packages for other age requests, including adults.
Our birthday party package is priced at $400, which includes a $100 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking and support Seattle Humane’s mission of saving and serving pets in need. You can book your birthday party up to 90 days in advance.
Please complete this form if you are interested in organizing a birthday party at Seattle Humane.
Our birthday packages include the following:
Our base package is for ages 7-11 and we are open to custom packages for other age requests, including adults.
Our birthday party package is priced at $400, which includes a $100 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking and support Seattle Humane’s mission of saving and serving pets in need. You can book your birthday party up to 90 days in advance.
Please complete this form if you are interested in organizing a birthday party at Seattle Humane.
Support Shelter or Community Pets
There are so many ways to support pets in the shelter or in our community!
Conduct a Pet Food/Supply Drive for the Pet Food Bank.
A helpful way to support pets in need is to organize a pet food drive. Donations of pet food, supplies, and toys are always appreciated. Many of these items are distributed through our Pet Food Bank which helps provide nearly a one million meals each year to help keep pets with their families. You can find information about our most-needed items on the Pet Food Bank page.
More Ways to Support
If you are feeling crafty and want to support our shelter pets with enrichment items, check out this page.
You can also shop our wish lists, make a donation, or visit our Seattle Humane Shop.
Visit our Ways to Give page to learn even more about other ways to support and get involved!
Conduct a Pet Food/Supply Drive for the Pet Food Bank.
A helpful way to support pets in need is to organize a pet food drive. Donations of pet food, supplies, and toys are always appreciated. Many of these items are distributed through our Pet Food Bank which helps provide nearly a one million meals each year to help keep pets with their families. You can find information about our most-needed items on the Pet Food Bank page.
More Ways to Support
If you are feeling crafty and want to support our shelter pets with enrichment items, check out this page.
You can also shop our wish lists, make a donation, or visit our Seattle Humane Shop.
Visit our Ways to Give page to learn even more about other ways to support and get involved!