We come here for a specific dog food. Red Barn which we happened upon when the vendor was on site…read morehere. While we have been coming here for many years the vendor demos are quite nice and allow a chance to try out different dog foods in trial size packaging. Dennys is known for their vast selection of dog, cat and other exotic pet foods. The staff is always friendly and very knowledgeable. The added bonus is they have dog wash here with two washing stations. This is one of my favorite go-to pet stores.

We've been customers of Denny's Pet World for decades (mostly for fish), but today's visit reminded…read moreme that I haven't given credit where it's due. Last year, our kids were given two gerbils who were around four years old, so when nature took its course (RIP Nibbles and Snugs), they were heartbroken. After holding a memorial service and cleaning out the cage, they looked up at me with hopeful eyes and a "Dad... do you think maybe...?" Yeah yeah, OK. There are lots of big box pet stores in the area, but I'm making the assumption that a smaller local shop likely treats their animals better and hopefully sources more ethically too. In any case, I'd rather shop local when I can and the prices are competitive. I called to see if they had any gerbils available and Aela let us know that they had some males in store. She said to ask for her when we came by. About an hour later, we dropped by and found Aela. She brought the gerbils out in their enclosure and was great not only with the animals, but my very excited children as well. She answered our questions and seemed to really enjoy her job, which makes it so much more fun for everyone involved. She took care of getting them in a box with some bedding and sent us off with smiles all around. I'm so thankful that Denny's is part of the neighborhood, and for great employees like Aela who make the experience fun.

I adopted our cat, Tiana, from MEOW Cat Rescue in Kirkland on my birthday weekend in March 2026. I…read morehad a wonderful experience at the facility itself - all the cats are well-loved and cared for. I had ample time to interact with each cat that I was interested in potentially adopting ... in a private room supplied with treats and toys. The staff was very kind and helpful and answered all of my questions. Tiana stole my heart so I took her home with me and she has been a wonderful addition to our family. I took her to our vet within a week of adoption to establish care and get a booster for one of her vaccines. Our vet doc and staff were very impressed with how well Tiana had been cared for by MEOW, especially given the circumstances from which MEOW had rescued her. We are so grateful for the wonderful work that they do.

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!

Every year we donate to Seattle Humane Society; it's so worth it. The animals here stay in little…read moreenclosed "condos", as I like to call them. They are given water and food on regular schedules. We have adopted from Seattle Humane two times now. I would've given them 5 stars except for this policy of letting potential adopters take their time keeping a dog on hold while others wait. Here was our recent experience: We found, met, played with a dog that we instantly loved and would've adopted immediately. But we were told that these three sisters (or maybe they were friends) had put their name in ahead of us to visit with this same dog. However, this group of 3 girls also had put in their name to see two other dogs. So Seattle Humane told us we had to wait until these girls visited with all three dogs and then we had to wait until they made up their minds! There was NO TIME LIMIT for them to decide. We are experienced dog owners and have been for 50 years. We knew we wanted this particular dog. She was gentle, got along with kids and other dogs, etc etc. TWO HOURS LATER ( no exaggeration), those three girls decided they wanted the dog that we wanted. We were happy for them, but why did Seattle Humane waste our time? Why didn't they have time limits? These girls wanted to look at all three dogs. What if they wanted to look at 10? I asked if Seattle Humane could call us if the dog was available and we could go home and wait. They said no they don't do things like that. I'll always donate to them because of the animals. Not because of this idiotic policy of letting potential owners take their time. And btw, they don't vet potential owners like other rescues do. I wish they would for the sake of the animal.

if I could give zero stars I would…read more just so everyone knows, drugging their dogs is standard practice. the dog you meet with be high as a kite on trazadone so it doesn't behave as bad as it actually will when you get the dog home. then you are just stuck. bunch of liars misrepresenting the dogs with "animal behavior specialists" that pretend they want to make a good match when they are probably just the ones shoving drugs down the throats of the dogs. If they really gave a damn both the people and dogs then they would not drug the dogs like that and let people know who the dog really is. That way the dog can go to a home that wants to deal with their issues instead of hiding it. It's a medically induced bait and switch. I suspect it's all about % of dogs placed per month they have to hit for some sort of funding. And they'll do whatever it takes to hit that metric. Even if it means deceiving the people and pairing them with the wrong dog. Because what can you do? Return it?

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.

We got our Sophie from Homeward Pet about six years ago. She has been a delight in our life since…read morethat day in December when we brought her home. I would highly recommend that anyone looking to adopt a pet go to Homeward Pet. The staff is remarkable in the care they offer these animals. A+

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 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!!

Disgusting. For profit, calling themselves a rescue....Anyone that "adopts" a dog from this place…read moreis an idiot. $1800 for a dog? DO YOUR RESEARCH PEOPLE!!! They couldn't give two s%^ts where any dog ends up. All for the $$$$$ Needs to be shut down.... Years ago.

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.

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

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...

I have donated consistently to cat groups in the past ten years (Spay and Neuter, MEOW, Cat Alley,…read moreHumane Society, King County Animal Shelter, etc.). When I could no longer care for my cat, surprisingly, it was SAS that came through and helped me. I had been told on forums that a group like SAS would in all likelihood euthanize my cat. My memory of SAS from ten years ago was a section devoted to cats in small cages down the hall from a room where dogs were howling as if all Hell had broken out. I was distressed that the cats, all of whom were quietly sitting in their small cages, would have to endure dog mayhem at its most repellent. But a week ago, I visited SAS and surrendered my beloved cat. The room had changed: it was soundproofed, so that cats--still in small cages, could at least not be subject to the internal dog howling. The volunteers were all pleasant and empathetic. I stayed for an hour, enough time to say good-bye to my cat. They have a foster program for cats that have been surrendered. It is not exactly clear, from the website, how they operate, though. Are most of the cats surrenders or feral, for instance? What is the chance of a cat being euthanized because of age, behavior issues, or chronic health problems? I know the Humane Society has much nicer "digs" for their cats, which is why I hoped against all hope that I could surrender him there, which is where I adopted him as a kitten 8-9 years ago. They never got back to me. I can, in good conscience, sing the praises of SAS. They came through for both me and my cat when least expected ("kitty season"). He has a chance for a new and better life. For that, I am eternally grateful. Unlike other non-profits, of course, they do receive government funding. It does seem odd, though, that people who donate to the non-profits often are ignored by the very same non-profits in time of need.

We found this sweet and friendly female pitbull on a stormy night in Seattle. We wanted to ensure…read morethat she would be able to find a home, since she has been wondering around for 2 days (based on lost dogs of king county) with no claim from her owner. They offer free microchip check services here and their machine is fast on checking. Unfortunately, she was not microchipped and we hope that she gets reunited with her owner soon. In 3 days, she will be put up for adoption if there is no claim and we just want her to find a loving family that will give her all the love and care she deserves. We asked if we can get an update on her status, but SAS is understaffed so they told us they don't have a system to help update. There is plenty of parking here in the lot, but it is pretty tight. Came here on a Sunday and just had to enter our name and reason on their iPad to be added on the waitlist. Staff here are nice and provided water for her while we waited.