Even the most patriotic pet owner is weary of Independence Day because they know those fireworks shows – the large, sanctioned spectacles and the many more small gatherings being held in every neighborhood – are going to be a real doozy for their pets. You may not have any control over the fireworks near you… Read more
June is National Microchipping Month! Microchipping is an easy, safe and effective way to make sure your furry friend always makes their way back home to you. Christina, Interim Head of Shelter Care, shares a little more about the importance of chipping your pet. What is a microchip? A microchip is a small pet… Read more
Hiliary Anderson has been a Seattle Humane foster parent for more than 20 years, clocking in 178 pets fostered since we started keeping a digital record. Our foster team estimates Hiliary’s real total is somewhere in excess of 250 pets! She was most recently moved by the call for help when Seattle Humane pulled 14… Read more
Tiffany Karam started fostering with Seattle Humane in 2019. In that time, Tiffany and her family have fostered over 20 dogs and puppies! We’re recognizing Tiffany this month because we appreciate how patient, compassionate and dedicated she is as a foster parent. Tiffany reliably gravitates towards medium-large sized dogs looking for foster. Large adult dogs… Read more
As you may have read in the news, there have been continued reports of an increase in respiratory illness impacting dogs across North America. There currently is no definitive information to support calling this a new virus or way to attribute every new reported case to the same pathogen. However, that doesn’t mean dog owners… Read more
Children are at high risk for sustaining dog bites, especially from dogs they know during everyday activities. Implement these strategies to prevent a dog bite from happening in your home.… Read more
An underrated life skill for any dog to have is the ability to calm themselves in situation that would typically solicit an excited response such a jumping and barking. Here are some training tips on how to teach your dog how to choose calm over chaos.… Read more
As many of you know, every year, millions of puppies and kittens are inhumanely bred in mills across the United States. Many of them are neglected and die from inhumane conditions, but two young Washington State animal welfare advocates, Novia Liu and Ava Finn, are committed to change that. In 2018, California and Maryland both… Read more
What we’re doing to address pet food insecurity during the Covid-19 pandemic. During this unprecedented time in history, when so many people are struggling to make ends meet, Seattle Humane has joined an amazing regional effort to ensure pet owners are able to keep their animals happy and healthy by addressing food insecurity in the… Read more
The holidays always bring out a bounty of rich, temping foods, but don’t let Fido’s pleading puppy dog eyes or the cat’s hard stare at your plate fool you into thinking they can and should share in all parts of the feast. Even a small portion of the wrong food can send your pet to… Read more
