Browse pets from local shelters and rescues near you. Start your adoption journey today. Seattle Animal Shelter is open to the public for adoptions Tuesday through Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.

Understanding the Context

We are closed on Mondays and during all City holidays. It is important to consider the type of pet that would best fit into your family and lifestyle. Please see our Deciding to Adopt guide first. Our dog training classes utilize positive, dog-friendly methods effective for dogs and puppies of all ages.

Key Insights

We focus on good manners in the real world, socialization, and giving you the tools to prevent or address behavior problems. The dog (Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris) is a domesticated descendant of wolves. Also called the domestic dog, it was selectively bred during the Late Pleistocene by hunter-gatherers. Dogs and the modern gray wolf share a common ancestor. [4] Dogs were the first species to be domesticated over 14,000 years ago, before the development of agriculture, though genetic studies suggest ...

Final Thoughts

As humans became more sophisticated, so did their dogs. Eventually, there emerged specific breeds of dogs, custom-bred to suit the breeders’ local needs and circumstances. These dogs are all in foster care in the greater Seattle area. You can filter by age, sex and size, or search for a specific breed or name (if you have met an adoptable dog in person). With a steady roster of around twenty dogs in our care at any time, we’re confident your future best friend is waiting for you. We’re here to help you find the new love of your life, and our dogs to find the perfect fur-ever home.

Walk-in hours at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent are noon to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 4 p.m. on weekends. You can also find other adoptable animals in our region via our direct placement partner, Home To Home.