Seattle Pug Rescue works directly with Nortons Ark as their primary vet. They are well aware that…read moreKeith Norton has had his veterinary license suspended indefinantly and Melissa Nortons has been permanently revoked. They are known backyard breeders who have EXTREMELY unsanitary conditions (think hoarders with animals times ten) and have done irreparable damage as well as death to numerous animals they've treated. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS RESCUE UNTIL THE STOP WORKING WITH NORTONS ARK! Here are links verifying this information. "In October 2018 the Veterinary Board permanently revoked the veterinarian credential of Melissa M. Norton (VT00003993). Norton maintained wet and unsanitary facilities for animals, and kept inadequate records. "https://www.doh.wa.gov/Newsroom/2018NewsReleases/18153SuspensionM1846NewsRelease "In March 2014 the Veterinary Board decided that the credential of veterinarian Keith D. Norton (VT00003742) would remain suspended as originally ordered in a 2010 default order. Once Norton complies with all of the terms and conditions of the original order, his credential will be placed under oversight for at least three years. "https://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/State-Revokes-Suspends-Licenses-Certifications-Registrations-of-Health-Care-P-a-556959#.XsMqqG5Fxuk

Pugs are adorable dogs that make loving companions. Unfortunately, each year many are given up by…read moretheir families for various (often sad) reasons. Luckily, the hard working volunteers at non-profit Seattle Pug Rescue take these abandoned dogs in, give them foster homes, and work tirelessly to find permanent homes for them. As a pug owner myself, I urge you to adopt a rescue pug rather than buy one from a breeder. Last year SPR placed over 60 dogs! Visit the website and click on the available pugs to see the dogs available now. Pugs are truly adaptable and will be your best, most snuggly friend when given the chance. They are highly social and can't be left alone for really long periods of time. You should know this organization does a thorough interview and home check to make sure that you and the puglet are the best fit possible, and there are adoption fees to cover costs.

Caesars Foster Care is one of many Rescue/Animal Shelters in the area. We searched Petfinder.com…read moreand found a puppy we wanted to visit which happened to be under care of Caesars. Like many shelters in the area, we were required to fill out an application before being allowed a visit. Luckily, we passed the test. In fact, we had a response within a 1/2 hour of sending our application, very late on a Thursday night I might add. By the next morning we had made an appointment for 11:30 that day. When we arrived at Caesars, I couldn't believe how much love the owner had for her rescue dogs, cute, funny looking, shy or not. We proceeded to check out the little black lab mix we had come to see. The Owner used this time to share everything she knew about the dog, where he came from, how she got him, all the shots he had gone through, etc. She had taken him to the vet, poor guy had kennel cough and not-so-great stool. She gave us every last detail in order for us to be fully informed new parents. They even did a home inspection to make sure what we said on our application was true. We have had a couple follow up questions a few days later and have received almost immediate replies to help us on our way. We were provided all the vet paperwork available. Our puppy already had his chip and was neutered, we received all the invoices with that information as well. You could tell she had a definite passion for what she does and takes the greatest care in ensuring the animals are nursed back to health if needed, provided a loving and attentive environment and placed in good homes.

Caring staff knowledgeable and dedicated to the work they are doing! From being warmly greeted at…read morethe door to being given clear instructions on how to care for our dogs after surgery I couldn't have asked for more!

My boyfriend surprised me with a tour of Pasados for Valentine's day and I was super excited…read morebecause I love animals and supporting organisations that care for them. Our tour guide Maddie was super knowledgeable and was able to tell us how every animal came to the sanctuary. She was super upbeat and articulate in a way that showed deep care for the animals. The tour is a lot of hills and I appreciate that they provided a golf cart for the people in our tour group with limited mobility. In every aspect of our experience it seemed Pasado's put accessibility first. But the tour itself is so heartbreaking. The first thing my boyfriend said when we got back to our car is that this is the most depressing animal sanctuary experience he's ever had. And I agree, it was hard to stay upbeat and have a cute romantic experience while our tour guide essentially described horrific cases of animal cruelty for two hours. I learned so many great things on the tour and I'd definitely love to come back here to adopt a cat or volunteer. I just think it definitely wasn't the romantic Valentine's day experience we were looking for.

Before we walked in this building, the lady at the front gave us the biggest scowl through the…read morewindow. She refused to talk to us or make eye contact, answering a phone call as soon as we walked in. We were trying to see if we could drop off two stray kittens here, and if not, if we could be pointed in the right direction. Someone else steps in and asks the people behind the desk why they weren't helping, they just shrugged and pointed to the woman making a phone call. This person gave us advice, thankfully, but told us that since we took the kitties in, we've "assumed care of them" and need to pay a fee to surrender them. These aren't our cats, so we didn't do that. They told us to go to Seattle Animal Shelter. This was a frustrating experience since we really would love for these kitties to go to a loving home. We thought a place called BurienCARES would be a lot more helpful, but instead we were met with discrimination. I talked to somebody else who had a similar experience trying to drop off a stray kitten, but was treated with sharpness and judgement. ALSO -- I recommend giving the article about this place on B-Town Blog a read. It's called "Claws come out over Burien CARES as city council debate deepens" written by Mellow Detray.

I'm not sure what to say about this place. Our first impressions of this place was not good due to…read morethe absolutely overwhelming smell of excrement. It was so incredibly bad. I tend to believe that people who animals are wonderful and I'm sure these people are. We adopted a young cat. They said it was a year old. It turned out to be much younger. We took her to the vet 2 days later. She was infested with tapeworms. Soooo.. We love our new cat. I choose to believe that these people are doing the best they can. Maybe they need more help or a marketing person. If they could get a handle on the smell. I'd be game to help. Thank you for all you do. Miz Kilmousky

I truly cannot say enough good things about Arcadian Canine…read more Our experience started under extremely stressful circumstances. One day, my husband, baby, and Golden Retriever were driving when a large German Shepherd ran directly in front of our car. What we didn't realize at the time was how difficult it can be to locate an owner or place a found dog with a shelter--especially when shelter hours are limited. That night, the dog stayed with us, and initially there were no issues. She was sweet, calm, and seemed to get along fine with our Golden. We did everything right--returned her to the shelter, posted notices, and let them know we would adopt her if no owner came forward. At the time, we had a 4-month-old baby, so this decision was not made lightly. Adoption day was chaos. The German Shepherd's anxiety exploded. She was intensely reactive, unpredictable, and quickly got into three very serious fights with our Golden. We later learned that our Golden is also a defensive dog with strong female alpha tendencies, which made the situation even more volatile. We were overwhelmed, scared, and completely in over our heads. I had already planned to work with Arcadian Canine, but they weren't scheduled to come for a few more days. Desperate, I called at 7 a.m.--before they were even officially open. Taylor answered. I was in tears. He immediately gave us practical advice to help stabilize things and arranged for Haddyn to come to our home as soon as possible. Although it was technically just a consultation, Haddyn stayed with us for an extended period of time. She thoroughly evaluated both dogs, asked thoughtful questions, and within minutes had a clear understanding of their personalities and dynamics. We felt immediate relief and confidence in our dog's future. Most importantly, she never pressured us to keep the German Shepherd or commit to training. Hearing that--knowing that whatever decision we made would be respected and supported--was unexpectedly grounding during an incredibly emotional moment. We chose to move forward. Because of the intensity of our situation, we actually trained both dogs. We worked with Haddyn twice a week before the German Shepherd began a 2-week hybrid board-and-train. Throughout the board-and-train, we received daily videos and updates, which helped us feel connected and confident in the process. Arcadian Canine even accommodated the timing over Thanksgiving, which was a lifesaver since we were hosting and managing a new baby. By Christmas, we hosted again--this time with a family member who has a highly reactive, defensive small dog. I was extremely nervous. Haddyn proactively worked with all three dogs beforehand (and that session alone was intense). But Christmas Day? It was incredible. By the end of the day, all three dogs were calmly coexisting--and yes, even off leash (unintentionally, but successfully). It's now been almost three months since we brought our German Shepherd home. If you had told me then how far we'd come in such a short time, I would not have believed you. These months were challenging, emotional, and at times scary--especially while caring for a young baby. But we now have a peaceful, happy household. Not only is our German Shepherd thriving, but our Golden is also a noticeably better and happier dog. Many small behaviors we had previously brushed off were improved through training, and the overall dynamic in our home has completely changed. This program is an investment, and it absolutely requires consistency and effort from the owners. But it is worth every bit of it. We would not be where we are today without Arcadian Canine--and especially without Haddyn. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Fox K9 is a fantastic dog training company. I run a dog rescue. One of our dogs was returned to us…read moreafter being adopted for over two years because the adopters said she was attacking the other dogs in her home. The owner of this company worked with her for months. Now our dog is a happy, safe with other dogs, companion. The owner taught a husky to "place" and "heel", not an easy thing to do. Use Fox K9 for your dog training!

Sophia worked with me when she was based in the Bay Area. We have a Border Collie mix that was…read morerefusing commands when off leash, a big deal when walking in open areas with my toddler. She not only helped me regain authority with the dog, but I now reach out to her as needed and she coaches me from afar! Her training has given us the best possible environment for the dog.

I had to run my cat to urgent care and this was one of the only places in the city you could book…read moreonline instead of having to sit in a waiting room. My little guy doesn't love his carrier so this was incredibly helpful. They were kind, gave me price estimates before doing anything and were very sweet to my kitty! Great place for an urgent care visit if it works out!

Took my 2 dogs to get dental, Maddie and Buddy. Both cost approximately $1800 each. Not cheap but…read morenot extravagant either. I guess I'm just happy that it's done and the doggies are rocking their pearly whites instead of toothache. I appreciate the staff and docs for being extremely helpful and kind to my doggies. Doggies....they said no thanks and don't want to come back....but all dogs hate vets lol.

The important thing is that we got our dog!! I was…read moreinitially pleased to see a rescue close to me, everything I saw said Seahurst which is basically Burien which is really close to where we live in Federal Way. And then we had to spend 1 1/2 hours driving in heavy traffic to Woodinville. The foster mom and us both wanted to meet on Monday but no, it had to be Wednesday or Thursday. So we all had to change plans because they couldn't be flexible. Our little dog is starting to settle in but there have been some challenges because she isn't eating much cause she's used to eating people food. On the end it will be fine but the location issue is deceptive. And when someone is trying to adopt one of your dogs it would be nice to be a little more flexible with the time.

We've enjoyed living with our new pal, Otis, for over two months now and it's all thanks to Useless…read moreBay Sanctuary. While we had been struggling to work with other agencies in our goal to adopt the type of dog we were looking for, Useless Bay was quick to respond and accommodate. Their care and expertise was evident every step of the process. We couldn't have asked for better people to work with.