About King County Animal Care and Control

King County Animal Care and Control provides animal control services and enforcement for all of unincorporated King County and contracting cities. See our regulations page for more information about the animal control laws. Or, see our Frequently Asked Questions to read answers to the most common questions brought to the Pets hotline.

Shelter services

King County Animal Care and Control shelters provide the following services:

• Shelters
• shelter and care of lost dogs and cats
• shelter of owner released animals
• coordination of shelter foster/rescue program
• pet license sales
• pet adoptions
• microchips
• education on animal care/behavior
• dogs
• cats
• domestic violence agencies assistance
• owner requested euthanasias of pets
• redemption of impounded pets to owners
• volunteer opportunities

King County Animal Care and Control's service area includes all unincorporated areas of King County and contracting cities.