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News from King County Animal Services
Dec. 14
Use caution when approaching stray cats and dogs
King County Animal Services is responding to dozens of calls from the public reporting stray and disoriented dogs and cats as a result of yesterday's storm. Today, the shelter's hotline received 23 calls from people in need of help with stray animals the south and northeast King County areas hardest hit by severe winds last night. Animal Control officers continue to respond to these calls and urge the public to use caution when approaching stray dogs and cats. 
Oct. 10
Home shelter volunteers needed
King County Animal Services is looking for residents to provide temporary care in their homes for sick, injured and young cats and dogs so they can be adopted out in the future. 
Oct. 5
Free/low-cost cat neutering
Join King County Animal Services and the Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project for the 2nd annual “Sexless in Seattle” event – a day long marathon of low-cost neuter surgeries for the first 100 unaltered male cats brought in. 
Oct. 4
Free/low-cost spay or neutering
King County Animal Services and rescue organization Pasado's Safe Haven (external link) are partnering to provide free and reduced cost veterinary services at easily accessible locations throughout King County in October with a Mobile Spay stationl—also known as the "neuter scooter." 
Sept. 12
Microchip reunites family, dog
A Seattle family and their dog were happily reunited for the Labor Day holiday thanks to a rice-sized piece of technology that no pet should be without. Over a year ago, Marty, a three year old Schnauzer, disappeared from the Kelly family's neighborhood in Magnolia. The family was devastated and assumed they'd never see him again. 
Aug. 18
In-home shelter volunteers needed
King County Animal Services is looking for residents to provide temporary care in their homes for sick, injured and young cats and dogs so they can be adopted out in the future. 
July 28
Possible animal cruelty case investigated
King County Animal Services and the Auburn Police Department are investigating a possible case of animal cruelty. Last night a couple was seen beating an adult Labrador-mix dog with a baseball bat in the Auburn area. After leaving the dog for dead, the suspects fled the scene and witnesses called King County Animal Services. 
June 24
Over 200 Pets Adopted
Animal lovers flocked to the King County Kent Animal Shelter today for the first ever Super Pet Adopt-a-thon, successfully finding new best friends and family members. 
June 21
Super Pet Adopt-A-Thon
Two acres of dogs and cats needing a new home will be the scene this Saturday in Kent as King County hosts the first regional Super Pet Adopt-a-thon. 
June 1
Counting down to the Super Pet Adopt-a-Thon
Prospective pet owners in Puget Sound will be able to choose the pick of a gigantic litter June 24 at the 1st Annual Super Pet Adopt-a-thon. 
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