Dec. 6, 2007

Give a holiday gift to dogs, cats, lizards and birds at County shelters

Toys, collars, leashes, kitten formula, flea treatments, towels, bird cages, rain ponchos and flash lights are on the Holiday Wish List of animals at King County Animal Control and Care shelters and foster homes. Volunteers and staff compiled the list of things that will help them care for the hundreds of dogs and cats as well as birds, gerbils and reptiles waiting for someone to give them a permanent home.

"People who can't take on the commitment of adopting a pet can still help by dropping off donations of Wish List items, which enables our staff and volunteers to provide high quality care as we work to find loving permanent homes for every adoptable animal," said Al Dams, Acting Manager of Animal Care and Control. "The Holiday Wish List gives everyone a chance to share the spirit of the holidays and make a difference at our local animal shelters."

View our entire Holiday Wish List online or at local retail partners including participating Petco and Petsmart locations or by calling 206-296-PETS.

Holiday Wish List items can be dropped off at these locations:

King County 's Kent Animal Shelter, 21615 64th Avenue South. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. On Thursday, the hours are Noon to 6 p.m.

King County's Eastside Pet Adoption Center (Crossroads), 821 - 164th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue. The hours are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and Noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Related information

• Wish list (pdf)
• Adoptable cats and dogs.
• Animal services web site