A New Look!
On Monday, November 25, Seattle Humane will be launching our updated website! … Read more
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Seattle Humane Names Jessie Swisher Spiers New Executive Director
Seattle Humane’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Jessie Swisher Spiers as the organization’s new Executive Director. Many of you already know Jessie, who has been with Seattle Humane as our Chief Advancement Officer since January 2021. During her time with the organization, Jessie has fostered an engaged donor community, clearly communicating the impact… Read more
Every Lost Pet Deserves To Be Found
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
Seattle Humane’s Ongoing Commitment
Seattle Humane’s mission and vision are strong—we are here to care for the animals who need us and support our clients and community with the goal of creating a more humane world. Like so many organizations in our region and around the country, the cost of doing business has gone up—increased prices for pet food,… Read more
Foster Spotlight: Grace Domel
Grace joined our foster program in February 2023 and jumped right in by fostering Maxine for five months (Maxine was adopted in September). Grace has done a masterful job of fostering reactive dogs in the busy Ballard neighborhood. It can be done! She’s opened her home to other hidden gems who need some time away… Read more
Seattle Humane Celebrates 10 Years of Partnership With WSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Seattle Humane’s partnership with WSU continues to advance the field of shelter medicine and shape future veterinary leaders. … Read more
Meet Tuxes & Tails 2023 Co-Chairs Ambika Singh
and Ann Johnson
Creating and funding access to affordable veterinary care is personal for lifelong rescue advocates Ambika Singh and Ann Johnson.… Read more
Seattle Humane Investing in Our People to Better Save and Serve Pets
Seattle Humane has served animals in the region for 125 years thanks to the dedicated and talented people that come to work every day with a collective mission to save and support pets in need. And as we look ahead to our future, we are committed to investing and developing the incredible staff who power… Read more
Saving Our Most Vulnerable Pets
For longtime foster parent Kelly Wittman, the ‘E’ kittens she took in last year – Ellen, Elias, Emelia, Esther and Ethell – seemed like your typical litter. The identical gray-and-white tabbies were a little thin, but still energetic and playful. “They were super social kittens, one of the most affectionate groups we’ve ever had. Everything… Read more
People Are Not Surrendering Pets Because They Are Returning to the Office
We get this question from our media friends at least once a month. “We hear a lot of people are surrendering their pets now that they’re having to return to the office. Is that true?” The short answer: No. Surrendering a pet is a highly emotional and challenging experience and we hope there is a… Read more