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Saving One Life At A Time Don Jordan, Director

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Dog Adoptions & Holding

Although most are large dogs, the shelter gets a wide variety of breeds through the doors. We have room for 30 dogs at capacity so it pays to come and see them. Stray dogs can be placed on hold while they fulfill the 4-day waiting period.

Our volunteers work hard to keep the dogs active while they wait for their new homes: Volunteers walk the dogs twice per day and bathe most dogs; The Get Fit with Fido volunteer team takes dogs running to Myrtle Edwards Park or Tiger Mountain three times per week; the Greenlake Team takes dogs to walk around the lake for some time away from the shelter and to advertise the shelter.


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Adopting a dog from the Seattle Animal Shelter saves that animal’s life and reduces unnecessary euthanasia of healthy, adoptable dogs. It is also a tremendous value. A typical dog adoption package costs between $90 and $115 and includes:

  • Initial vaccinations
  • Deworming
  • Free health exam at a local veterinarian’s office
  • Spaying or neutering
  • Microchip
  • Seattle Pet License (if applicable)


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