I adopted my cat from MEOW Cat Rescue in Kirkland in July 2023, and the experience was amazing. The…read morestaff were kind, knowledgeable, and clearly cared deeply about the animals. It was my first time adopting a cat and they took the time to answer all my (many haha) questions. Tyra is healthy, sweet, and the perfect cat for my lifestyle and schedule. So grateful for the work they do, highly recommend to any first-time cat owners looking to adopt!

I adopted my cats here, the staff were very helpful and the cats were clearly well taken care of…read more Cats have now become settled into home and are very comfortable and happy.

The good: The volunteers in with the animals are so kind here. The building looks nice and they…read morework to be organized by letting you register first come, first serve to see a specific pet, or go walk and look then come ask to meet an animal if you like. Some people manage to get pre-approved for pets but there is no way to do that on the website, which is confusing. The bad: Seattle Humane listed a dog as no special needs. We took time off work, prepared to visit and apply, we were ready. First in line, the volunteer told me before we met the dog she's undergone 3 operations - 2 for cancer- since arriving. Also she had a major bladder operation and requires special food and no treats, recurrence is likely. None of these are deal breakers for potential adopters w a big budget for operations, but why wasn't this in the description. We met the dog and she was cute, but we didn't get a room- we got to go in her little kennel and squat down (avoiding the urine) and try to get to know this dog who is still wearing a big plastic e-collar. Poor pup! Also meeting her first me, then my husband (as volunteers handed out peanut butter on bags as enrichment which she wanted badly) was chaos. I know these places are busy, and smaller animals are in demand, but for the sake of the dog's success in a new home please be more up front about medical problems AND reward our time outside in the cold lined up for opening by giving us a place to visit where we could both meet the dog without her bumping her plastic head protector on us. Last spring my husband was first in line seeing a dog- they sat him in the kennel w a dog who never came out from the divider in back. They interrupted his visit to say "sorry someone was ahead of you, you need to leave". This was another odd case of a successful dog family being treated like we're really not welcome nor do they care if we adopt. Our last dog lived to be almost 18, our last two cats were 18 and 19 when they passed. Our dog and one cat we're both special. Medical needs. I've trained and shown dogs and I volunteered with animal rescues for over 20 years. I've been on multiple boards of directors for shelters. Adopters are potential donors and supporters and I wish Seattle humane took that more seriously. We were very sad that the dog we had hoped to adopt and arrived. Prepared to apply turned out to have medical needs that were never disclosed. That little dog could've been taken home by the wrong family who really doesn't understand the scope of her medical needs because they didn't find out until they got to the counter and already had their heart set on her. That is the wrong journey for the dog and the humans.

Wish could give a zero star. They hurt my cat. I have an indoor/outdoor cat, My furry baby boy,…read moregets his hair groomed at home this isn't a " medical flag ", I am a pet owner, not a " Vidal Sassoon " for animals. I am not a groomer, I take care of my precious boy the best I know how to. Seattle Humane Bellevue location should have been focused on his vaccinations, and his health, but not what his buzz cut hair looked like. I am a former client now of Believe location. I don't recommend this location. We now see Dr Mike from Treuting Veterinary House Calls they are a mobile vet 5 stars highly liked recommended

Our family adopted through True North Rescue and had a fabulous experience…read more From start to finish its clear the organization is fully dedicated to the highest standard of welfare for the dogs they rescue. Many people and organizations we encountered treat animals, especially dogs, as a transactional commodity they are entitled to buy and "own" at their discretion. Not True North. Their approach includes temperament testing the dogs, assessing what type of family may be the best fit for their needs, a thorough and highly detailed interview and application process for all prospective adopters, multiple meet and greets to ensure ideal placement, and extensive follow up after the dog has been homed. This process ensures that what's good for the family, but ultimately what's best for the dog, is the final outcome. While it is time consuming, and not all families are open to being held to this type of standard, personally we couldn't be happier with the outcome. The end result is a happy, well adjusted dog, expertly incorporated into a family who will work to give them the best life they deserve. Post placement we continue to be impressed with the practically 24 hour on call support and encouragement their officers provide and have on multiple occasions turned to them for guidance on how to ensure a happy and healthy home for our whole pack. The officers and board who run the organization are tireless in their efforts, spending nights and weekends dedicated to the rescue and the dogs they serve. Each team member we met was compassionate, professional, and dedicated advocate for GSDs and their welfare. Anyone considering adopting a GSD or looking for a worthwhile cause to support financially (they survive off donations as a non-profit!) I highly recommend True North!

Thanks for the best rescue I could ever hope for. He's so friendly and a great cuddler. Thanks for…read morethe great work you do.

This is the best place to adopt a dog. The time the staff spends with you is top notch. The quality…read moreof care for the animals and the new parent adopters are amazing. I've been to several shelters in the past year to adopt and it's been up and down. I went here on a Saturday after work and brought home my fur ever baby girl. I'm a proud happy fur mom . This is the happiest day of my life . I cried so many tears of joy when I was able to adopt my new female dog. I named her Sasha. Previously known as Oldsmobile. Sasha is the absolute sweetest girl ever. Sasha is what my heart needed. As a puppy she is very smart. Introducing to crate has been fairly well. Eating wow this girl can eat, run, do sprints around the house, yard and is super excited. I am too lol. Potty training is going very well in the morning she wakes me up with kisses to say she has to go and stands by door we go out. We have a routine. Totally recommend Homeward Per adoption to everyone. You will never be disappointed. The accept donations from you if your pet has passed away, been surrendered or you just want to donate, food, toys, supplies for dogs and cats. Well, I could continue to give praises all day. Gotta go mommy duty is calling.

We've had nothing but INCREDIBLE experiences at Homeward. We've adopted 3 incredible dogs from…read moreHomeward and all of them were a great fit. I'm so grateful for the shelter and the organization as a whole.

We adopted Teddy from Korea a few months ago. We renamed him Paddington, aka "Paddy". He is a…read moreDREAM! He is the perfect dog. But most importantly Sian and Sherry have been AMAZING!! They run a very professional rescue and are helping dogs who come from unimaginable conditions find their furever loving homes. The entire adoption process was a breeze because they communicate very clearly from start to finish. They are forever part of Paddy's story and we still stay in touch because they truly care about these dogs. PLEASE ADOPT FROM THEM THEY ARE WONDERFUL!!

Is there a zero?…read more They matched a 2 year old dog from south Korea to an 85 year old lady that spends most of her time between dr appointments and bed. He started biting the first 3 days. Then, the said they would take him back but not the $$$. I get that if its been weeks, but this was 3 days and a bad match. Now we're a year down the road of trying to make it work. Shes in and out of the hospital. I had to take him and Gingers rescue refuses to take him back at all. I have to take him to the humane society where the will surely euthanize him. I would never do this, but i have parkinsons disease and cannot keep up with a poodles needs. Shame on Gingers morals!!! They suck!

A couple of years ago when I was traveling out of town on business, I got a frantic call from my…read morewife that our dog had gotten out of our yard and was nowhere to be found. I was in a pretty helpless position as I was not due to be home for several days. My son came up with a great idea and checked online to see if our dog had been found and turned in to the RASKC. Sure enough, she was there. My wife went down the next morning, paid the fee and picked her up. She had been well treated, and we are very thankful that they found her and gave her a good safe place until we could come get her. My son said that she was so excited to see him. She cried and whined, and fell asleep in his arms in the car. Thank you very much

I intend this to be constructive: please fix your system!…read more 1. volunteers: please let the volunteers try to get through the system once so they understand the user experience and understand the waitlist app and how it looks, what the user sees, and how it calls us. everyone should have to do this. today i was treated rudely (like a scam artist or something) by volunteers while i was doing precisely what i was told to do by the waitlist and the front desk. 2. the waitlist app: the waitlist app is absolutely and totally broken. I waited through a list of 8 people and when I got to the top i was randomly dropped to number 5 again. I waited again. the third time i was at the top, I went to the adoption center they said my name was nowhere on the list at all. it went on and on! I was there for 2 hours of this. I know that you are underfunded but really--why is this so bizarrely inept and broken? Just make a PAPER LIST and call us, like a restaurant hostess would do. We didn't adopt, but we will from a good organization. And the place we adopt from will also receive our donation money.

What a fun shop! I have visited their previous two locations and this one is my favorite so far…read more Tucked away in a corner of downtown Kirkland but conveniently located near the Heathman Lodge and other high interest points. I love how The Whole Cat and Kaboodle provides adoptions for cats, in addition to grooming treatments, cat boarding, and a bit of retail. This is the perfect place to bring a kid who want to interact with cats and are open to coaching from the adult that brings them. I overheard you can pay for an hour of play and self-serve drinks in the cat room. If you're short on time there are cats who roam the shop, but if you have littles I highly recommend coaching them how to approach a cat prior to coming into the store. Street parking is available as well as pay-per-hour lots. We brought our two tuxedo cats for a nail trim. They are newly adopted and we were unsure how they would do with a full grooming service. Our cats did great! Thank you for such a stress free and fun experience.

The cutest place to play with cats. My kids love this place. Make a reservation because they…read moresometimes book up. Your hour to play with cats comes with free drinks and they limit each session to 10 ppl so it never feels crowded. The cats are adorable and obviously well cared for. There's info on adoption and the shop is stocked with all the cute things you need to care for a cat. The cat play area does have that distinct smell that all animal places have - not a bad smell but definitely like a urine + cleaner smell that's not my favorite. All the boarding places I use to take my dog to smell like that too so must be the cleaner they use? The employees are always welcoming and friendly, and there's never any pressure to adopt - except from my kids! One day...