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.

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.

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.

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.

Staff helpfulness varies, but generally the store stocks a good selection of products for a wide…read morevariety of pets - we have a rabbit. The prices are competitive with Amazon and they are close by enough to be a good alternative. We will support local merchants so that Amazon isn't the only choice.

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.

Forgotten Dogs does an incredible job rescuing dogs who are going to be euthanized and need help…read more They have a dedicated and loving team of fosters who get the dogs check ups and medical care if needed. They give accurate descriptions of their dogs because they want their dogs to truly fit in their new families. The fosters also train and help the dogs learn how to be a family member. Forgotten Dogs rescued our dog the day before she was going to be put down. She was overlooked at the animal shelter because she was cowering in the back of her cage, was droopy from having nursed puppies and she is a black dog. Her mid-section firmed up and she gained confidence and really blossomed with the security of her foster home. She is an incredible dog, cute, smart, and is very expressive. She is popular everywhere she goes. Follow them on Instagram @forgottendogsrescue to see their dogs and when appropriate many of their posts are humorous. I highly recommend Forgotten Dogs Rescue they have a lot of integrity and are knowledgeable, reputable, responsible, kind, helpful, supportive and loving rescue.

From the owner: Forgotten Dogs Rescue is a volunteer and foster home based rescue organization focused on saving…read morePit Bull type dogs. Located in Washington State, we are a 501c3 non-profit and have been saving animals since 2011. We are dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned dogs who are in Washington's shelters, surrendered by their owners due to difficult circumstances or are in danger of abuse or neglect. We save the dogs that need help the most, the dogs whose time has run out, the dogs who have lost all hope — the forgotten dogs.

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 went to one of their adoption events late last year and fell in love with a timid Australian…read morecattle dog. They did a great job of walking us through their whole adoption submission process which was online. They were very thorough where we had to meet the foster family with the dog twice to ensure we were a good fit. Dog Gone Seattle adoption coordinator and foster mom were really responsive to our first couple of follow up questions after our successful adoption of our new heeler. 6 months later, he's settled in so nicely and now we have a wonderful, loving dog added to our family. We couldn't be happier!

I adopted my sweet Olive (fka Trinket) here in 2017 when I was freshly out of college and into an…read moreapartment. I really appreciated their process, allowing me to meet with her and the foster family and then allowing us to make a mutual decision once she had met all of her applicants. I also appreciated that Justyna continued to support us after the adoption. Olive was barking a lot during crate training, and they were ready to give me tips and advice. I could tell they were super committed to finding the right fit for the dog but also to supporting me. I am now looking to adopt again and have loved that they host meet and greets at local breweries and wineries. I also really like that they continually update their dog listings as the foster family learns more about each dog. I feel like when I look at the listings, I can learn a lot about the dog and feel like they keep it real. Excited to hopefully adopt with them again very soon!

I cannot say enough good things about Forever Home Dog Rescue. From the application process to…read moremeeting my dog, it was clear how much they truly care about the animals they rescue. What stood out most was how thoughtful and thorough they are. They do not just let any dog go to anyone. They ask questions, learn about your lifestyle, family, and living situation, and help make sure it is the right fit for both the dog and the adopter. They truly want every dog to find a forever home. I originally came in to meet a specific dog, but Sarah and Eliz helped me think through whether that dog was really the best fit for me, my family, and the dog. Their honesty and care meant so much. Sarah, one of the volunteers, spent over three hours helping people, answering questions, supporting the animals, and making thoughtful matches. She helped match me with the perfect dog for my family, and I am so thankful for her time and patience. Eliz, who runs the rescue, clearly pours her heart into these animals and advocates hard for every one of them. After visiting in person, I have an even deeper respect for rescue work. The volunteers give their weekends, time, and energy to help animals who need someone to fight for them. I will absolutely continue supporting Forever Home Dog Rescue and encouraging others to rescue instead of shop. Especially from this rescue.

The audacity of the incompetent people that work here. Thank you guys for making the adoption…read moreexperience so unimaginably horrible that it pushed me to buy my dream dog from a breeder! So glad I didn't give Forever Home Dog Rescue a penny. I would rather buy a used car, go to the DMV or go to Verizon without an appointment than deal with this awful group of people. Want to get a dog from here? (No you don't), you can't call them.. If you send an email, you won't get a response. Once you do finally play their sick game enough, they turn around and give the dog they promised you to someone else. You better have mansion, dog butler and a 20+ year history raising dogs if you think you deserve one of their dogs... please save yourself the headache and heartache and avoid adopting from this horrible rescue!