Directory of Animal Shelters in Washington

The Humane Society of Seattle/King County, founded in 1897, is a private, nonprofit animal welfare organization. They are proud to serve the people and animals of King County with a variety of programs including adoptions, veterinary services, dog training classes, a pet food bank, and humane education for children of all ages. Through their outreach, advocacy, and services, they strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all. The Humane Society of Seattle/King County (also known as the Seattle Humane Society) is private and receives no local, state or federal support. Seattle Humane has no affiliation at all with Regional Animal Services of King County (Kent) nor with Seattle Animal Shelter. They are municipal shelters supported by your tax dollars. Seattle Humane is not affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) or with the American SPCA (ASPCA). Humane societies and SPCAs are all independent.

Happy Tails Happy Homes is a no-kill nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to protecting and serving the well-being of animals and to fostering positive relationships between people and animals. We have no shelter, no office, and no paid staff. All of the animals in our organization are in foster homes. All of the money donated to HTHH goes directly to the animals. We are interested in saving all animals and understand that some may take longer to place than others. Our goal is to make the correct match, not just any match.

Dog Gone Seattle is a Washington-based nonprofit organization dedicated to saving homeless dogs in high-kill shelters in Washington and beyond through rescue, foster, and adoption. They are a foster-based organization, and the rescue is 100% funded through adoption fees and donations. They believe every dog deserves a chance at a forever home, and we aim to make a difference in the lives of these deserving animals, one dog at a time!

At Emerald City Pet Rescue, our adoptable dogs enjoy a playroom environment and spend their days socializing with staff, volunteers, and trainers. Adoption meet and greets are appointment based. Please call or email to learn more.

Old Dog Haven is a small nonprofit group using a large network of foster homes to provide a loving safe home for abandoned senior dogs in western Washington. When they have room and the means, they take these dogs into their homes. They adopt out those dogs with a reasonable life-expectancy. They care for the rest as members of the family in permanent foster homes (what they call “Final Refuge”) for as long as they have good quality of life.

South Pacific County Humane Society (SPCHS) is a no-kill shelter and the only shelter in south Pacific County, WA. Their mission is to promote compassionate care, spay/neuter, and placement of cats and dogs through service and education.

Homeward Pet Adoption Center is a rescue organization in Woodinville, WA. The shelter believes in the power of pets and seeks to enrich the lives of animals and their owners. Their mission is to transform the lives of cats and dogs through medical care, positive behavior training, and successful adoption.

Higher Ground Animal Sanctuary is a rescue organization in Mead, WA. The shelter believes in the power of pets and seeks to enrich the lives of animals and their owners. Their mission is to end pet homelessness, promote responsible pet ownership and advocate for animal welfare.

Pet OverPopulation Prevention is a foster-based adoption program and low-cost spay/neuter clinic for clients who meet income requirements in Paco, WA. Their mission is to promote responsible ownership by educating the public and providing various methods for caring for feral, abandoned and homeless pets.