Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary
#35 in United States, #2 in Washington, #1 in Seattle
Resilient Hearts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit rescue that rescues animals from high risk situations and unites them with their forever families in the Puget Sound area. As a queer led organization, we are committed to accessible and inclusive programs for our entire community, and maintain a community safe space for anyone to share our animals.
"Resilient Hearts is such a special place in the community. They’v..." more
Motley Zoo Animal Rescue
#56 in United States, #3 in Washington, #2 in Seattle
Motley Zoo Animal Rescue is the revolution of rescue. As a rock and roll-themed, foster-based, volunteer-powered rescue, we take in animals that have no one else. "Animals" primarily means dogs and cats, but as the name "zoo" implies, we take all kinds (as long as we have a foster home/ resources for that species). We work with shelters and owners who cannot keep their pets and through extensive veterinary care and training, we rehabilitate them and place them in loving, forever homes where the animals will never again be abandoned. More than 30% of the animals we take in are special or medically needy and require more extensive and expensive care. In all we work with all ages, breeds, many species and all different types of humans too- treating each as an individual so they can find the life and love they deserve.
"Adoption from MZAR gets you a pet who's custom-fit to your wants,..." more
Auburn Valley Humane Society
#78 in United States, #5 in Washington, #3 in Seattle
AVHS is a local, independent 501(c)3 non-profit, which relies on pet licensing fees, vulnerable pet housing agreements with the City of Auburn, shelter services, spay and neuter services, Thrift Store sales, Cat Cafe Sales, and generous donations from the community to fund the shelter, clinic, and educational programs.
"AHVS is full of compassionate, well organized and competent staff..." more
Greyhound Pets, Inc.
#78 in United States, #5 in Washington, #3 in Seattle
John A. Hern Jr. founded Greyhound Pets, Inc. in 1985.
John was a Coeur D'Alene, Idaho businessman who built a foundry business and owned Industrial Park real estate. Among John's many and varied interests, he held greyt admiration for ex-racing greyhounds and became committed to their care and welfare. As the greyhound racetrack opened in Coeur D'Alene John started a small side business providing feed and racing equipment to track kennels. He demonstrated his commitment to the dogs by being instrumental in building a track sponsored Greyhound Welfare Committee that reviewed track and kennel policies.
John's first greyhounds were Roo and Babe, the two greyhounds featured in the GPI logo.
John adopted several greyhounds after Roo and Babe. Ace was one of his favorites and was the subject of many of John's stories. John was the executive director of Greyhound Pets, Inc. for many years and oversaw expansion to include the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern Canada. John's generous bequest to the organization he founded has provided for GPI's continued prominence in the ex-racing greyhound rescue effort. The volunteers who continue in the efforts John began, honor his colorful leadership in finding homes for ex-racers.
John is remembered and his love for ex-racing greyhounds honored in the Hern Greyt Works, GPI's kennel facility in Woodinville, WA.
"Volunteer for 19yrs making a difference in over 7000 hounds findi..." more
Juno's Den
#79 in United States, #6 in Washington, #4 in Seattle
"Juno's Den goes above and beyond for every dog in their care and ..." more
Welfare for Animals Guild (WAG)
#87 in United States, #11 in Washington, #5 in Seattle
Since 2001, WAG has placed dogs into new, loving homes. Our rescues come to us in many ways: owner surrenders due to unplanned life changes, over-populated shelters, and strays found wandering streets and fields. Prior to adoption, all of our rescues are spayed/neutered, receive all vaccines, are micro-chipped, and all other medical needs are addressed.
"WAG is a special haven on the Olympic Peninsula that provides a s..." more
CHEW Dog Rescue
#91 in United States, #12 in Washington, #6 in Seattle
CHEW Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing abandoned dogs, dogs scheduled for euthanasia due to shelter space limitations, and other dogs who need us. We are always looking to find additional foster homes and acquire funding for other essential elements of dog rescue to allow us to help more dogs in need. We strive to place our dogs in safe and loving forever homes. Additionally, we promote responsible dog ownership through the facilitation of educational and recreational activities and events. CHEW (Canine Health Education and Welfare) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
"CHEW is fabulous! I met them at an adoption event, the Staff and..." more
The Pit Bull Pen
#96 in United States, #13 in Washington, #7 in Seattle
We are an all volunteer rescue specializing in bully breeds. We are facility based and prefer our dogs experience the home environment with their foster homes because the care they receive is superior to a shelter environment.
Spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, training, socialization and lots of love are critical for producing well balanced and well behaved dogs.
"The endless effort to place these dogs with families who will lov..." more
Old Dog Haven
#97 in United States, #14 in Washington, #8 in Seattle
Old Dog Haven is a small nonprofit group using a large network of foster homes to provide loving, safe homes for unadoptable senior dogs in need in western Washington. When we have room and the means, we take these dogs into our homes. We care for them as members of the family in permanent foster homes (what we call ‚Final Refuge‚) and provide all needed veterinary care for as long as they have a good quality of life. In addition, we assist rescues, shelters and owners in finding new homes for senior adoptable dogs through our website, social media and referrals.
"Great rescue with a wonderful mission."
Seattle Humane
#97 in United States, #14 in Washington, #8 in Seattle
Founded in 1897, Seattle Humane proudly promotes the human-animal bond by saving and serving pets in need. We are one of the region's leaders in animal adoption, education and welfare.
Seattle Humane is more than a shelter we are a community resource center, providing adoption services, a pet food bank and support for pet owners, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and wellness exams, humane education for all ages and more. Our work is made possible by the support of a generous community, and through our outreach, advocacy and services we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all.
"Seattle Human strives to provide a high quality of life for anima..." more
Homeward Pet Adoption Center
#97 in United States, #14 in Washington, #8 in Seattle
Homeward Pet's mission is to transform the lives of cats and dogs in need through compassionate medical care, positive behavior training, and successful adoption while building a more humane community.
"The work they do is amazing!"
The Humane Society of Mason County
#97 in United States, #14 in Washington, #8 in Seattle
The Humane Society of Mason County (HSMC) is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves the Mason County area of Washington State.
Our organization adheres to a philosophy of a no-kill shelter and animal rescue. We believe in providing second chances for companion animals whether they are abandoned, abused, neglected or homeless. We believe that all animals deserve the chance to live, thrive and be loved in "forever homes!"
It is our sincere desire to provide aid when needed and to create opportunities for these needy animals to have a second chance at life.
"The staff and volunteers go above and beyond to care for the anim..." more
Save A Mutt
#98 in United States, #15 in Washington, #9 in Seattle
"Great rescue that works hard to get dogs into homes. Foster only...." more
The NOAH Center
#99 in United States, #16 in Washington, #10 in Seattle
In 1988, Northwest Organization for Animal Help first opened its doors at our original shelter location on Camano Island. For more than ten years our staff and volunteers worked diligently to help animals in the community.
As the need for help grew in our own community and across Washington state, we knew we had to expand our resources to better serve our mission to save more animals.
After years of serving animals in our local community, we expanded our horizon by adopting a new approach to our facility, programs, and services. In 2003 we debuted our current location in Stanwood, WA where we introduced our expanded adoption and brand new transfer and low-cost spay/neuter programs.
Since then we have created partnerships with more than 100 different shelters to transfer animals at risk of euthanasia to our facility for the second chance they deserve; we have developed the second-highest volume spay/neuter clinic in Washington state; and we have continued to expand our efforts to ensure healthy, adoptable and treatable animals across Washington state and beyond are given a second chance.
"Noah is one of the biggest supporters of my local rescues here in..." more
Center Valley Animal Rescue
#99 in United States, #16 in Washington, #10 in Seattle
The Olympic Mountains provide the backdrop to Center Valley Animal Rescue (CVAR), a ranch with 32-acres of pastures, ponds, barns and shelters for large animals. The central building is home to small animals, an office, a medical room and storage. This animal rescue is the vision of Sara Penhallegon who in 2002, formed a 501(3) C Charitable Organization on the Washington State Olympic Peninsula. Sara and a handful of friends created a network of carefully screened foster care families to temporarily care for animals that were being signed over due to abuse or neglect or by people who simply could no longer care for them.
"Center Valley Animal Rescue provides a vital community resource i..." more
Saving Great Animals
#99 in United States, #16 in Washington, #10 in Seattle
Saving Great Animals is a matchmaking rescue organization focused mainly on dogs in the Greater Seattle area. We work tirelessly to match the best pet to your family based on breed, lifestyle and other factors. With more than 8500 lovingly homed since 2007, we are proud of our dedicated team and foster homes for bringing new life to pets with loving homes to last their lifetime. We adopt out only after a dog has been spayed/neutered, updated on shots, has received proper medical care and chipped. We are dedicated to lowering the dog reproduction population, which leads to millions of lost lives.
We use a trial adoption program, which includes training and counsel, and dogs are only adopted after that period. As a result, our return rates are very low. We love every single animal we rescue and we are cradle to grave, staying in touch with adopting families for years, often adding new furry loves to their homes. Adopters must sign a contract, and this is to ensure that if for some unforeseen reason, the dog needs to be rehomed, he/she is returned to Saving Great Animals for rehoming. Our dogs are never to see a high-kill shelter again in their lifetime.
"We adopted our sweet Jindo mix from SGA 4 years ago. They were so..." more
Red Waggin' Rescue
#99 in United States, #16 in Washington, #10 in Seattle
Red Waggin' Rescue is a Washington State dog and cat rescue. We are a foster-based non-profit founded in 2012 in Eastern Washington. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for abandoned dogs and cats in need, ensure healthy pets through pet food education, cultivate the younger generation's love of animals, and build a community where animals are valued and celebrated. Every animal deserves to be loved and find a forever home!
100% of your donation will go directly to help animals in need.
"I volunteer drive transports taking dogs from South to north. I h..." more
Sunny Sky's Animal Rescue
#100 in United States, #17 in Washington, #11 in Seattle
We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Animal Rescue in Northwest Washington. Our focus is helping animals who need us most, with an emphasis in helping senior pets and animals in need of medical attention.
In 2021 we lost our shelter due to a fire and after some time of being a foster based rescue, we finally have a sanctuary to call home. We are currently under construction and look forward to inviting you soon in the near future!
HappyPaws Farm Humane Society
#100 in United States, #17 in Washington, #11 in Seattle
At HappyPaws Farm, our mission is to save dogs and cats that have been neglected, abused, or are in some other way in need of care. We also work with people to help them keep their pets. We are a no-kill shelter. Our animals live in a farm-like setting, not in cages. We are currently working towards opening an 18 acre cat shelter with an emphasis on helping feral cats and reducing their population. We will also take in regular cats with medical problems who are not infectious. The new shelter will also house dogs following surgery, for short periods.
We also run a pet food bank for the low-income, on food stamps, who have animals. By running our own animal food bank we are able to pick up neglect cases, to spay/neuter, and provide vet care (as funds allow) and flea control. The need in these areas is tremendous. We also help low-income families by providing dog houses, fencing, flea control, wormings, and education.
Our main facility is our sanctuary in Arlington, WA, north of Seattle. We provide seven acres of lush green countryside for the lucky animals that find their way to HappyPaws Farm. Some of these pets had owners who were terminally ill or nursing home bound; were in domestic violence situations; came from meth houses, or were saved from poor conditions in their homes. We work diligently to make our dogs and cats happy and to find them loving homes.
We are a 501(c)3 federal tax-exempt agency and also a non-profit state agency and United Way agency. All donations are tax-deductible.
Hello Pitty
#100 in United States, #17 in Washington, #11 in Seattle
We are a group of volunteers devoted to finding forever homes for unwanted bully breed dogs. No salaries are paid and 100% of donations go towards our mission. We do not have a facility and rely solely on foster homes.
Our goal is to find foster and adoptive homes that are capable of providing resources, training, and care for underrepresented and misunderstood breeds. Outside of finding loving adoptive homes, we strive to present a positive image of the breed and clarify any controversy of negative stereotyping or press.
Dalmatian Rescue of Puget Sound
#100 in United States, #17 in Washington, #11 in Seattle
Dalmatian Rescue of Puget Sound is a network of people who are passionate about Dalmatians. Our mission is to keep them out of shelters. We work with shelters and other rescue groups in the Pacific Northwest and sometimes beyond. We bring them into our homes, and give them the loving care they deserve. When we can't take them into our homes, we look for people who can. In an emergency, we might even send one to a boarding kennel. We look for ways to get them needed medical care, even if it means we pay for it ourselves. We carefully screen our adoptive homes, seeking a home that is a good match for both the dog and the family, in an effort to make it it a lifetime home. We also educate the public about Dalmatians, even if it means discouraging interested adopters.
Haven
#100 in United States, #17 in Washington, #11 in Seattle
We are pleased to announce our new nonprofit animal rescue and welfare organization, known simply as Haven. And the opening of Haven House, an innovative home-care model designed to support animal sheltering needs on the island.
We know one-on-one human interaction and loving care are best for homeless dogs and cats. We also know there have never been enough foster homes on Vashon to fully provide for Island animals in need. Haven House creates a best-of-both-worlds scenario. Here, animals needing new homes or interim care live with our experienced caretaker in a residential setting, with dogs in one house on the property and cats in a second.
At Haven, there are couches, not kennels. There are private spaces and play areas, and dogs and cats are allowed on the bed to curl up to read, cuddle or take a nap. Haven’s home-care model embraces sheltering rather than being a shelter. Surrounded by forests and fields, animals are given refuge, love and all they need to thrive.
For years, Haven’s founding team has worked in the Vashon Island and regional community to ensure the well-being of animals and support the people who care for them. You have known us from the gentle care given in exam rooms at the vet clinic and private home support visits for at-risk animals. From our work leading missing pet recovery efforts and success in reuniting cat and dog companions with their owners. From the compassionate care given to homeless pets and our record of placing animals into true forever homes. We have also provided help with injured and orphaned wildlife or general animal welfare concerns and have often been the voices at the end of the phone line when support of any kind was needed.
We are honored by the friendships built and the partnerships established with islanders who have joined in this work. Now, as Haven, we are here to help, serve, and protect animals in need and their people.
At Haven, we believe rescue is unwavering and uncompromising. Always help the animal in front of you. No question. No hesitation. Taking each as the unique individual they are and doing everything possible to make that individual whole. Healing bodies, hearts and spirits. Some may have medical issues, which may mean there is not a happily ever after for them. But rescue means you always rise to do the right thing. Give the animal everything they need for as long as they need it. Making sure that, above all, they know they are safe and know love.
These are our guiding principles. Our True North.
We also believe you always try to help the people who need assistance. This doesn’t mean all problems can be solved. But when someone reaches out, we do everything possible to support them, even though it may be complex or uncomfortable.
When a community member needs to rehome a pet, Haven steps up to help, using a time-tested evaluation and adoption process to ensure solid placement. As a no-kill, socially conscious organization, euthanasia is only considered when recommended by a veterinarian if no treatment is available or by a professional behaviorist if treatment is determined to have been unsuccessful or not possible and there is a public safety risk. In rare cases where animals may not be adoptable, we surround them with love and a fear-free transition over the rainbow bridge.
Our Haven Cares program provides pet guardians in need with food and support for dogs and cats, including interim sheltering care when owners have temporary medical or housing issues. We also provide free vaccinations, microchipping and spay or neuter services for community members with financial hardship, offering vet transportation if needed, and financial assistance for veterinary care on a case-by-case basis. Because lost and found pet support is so much more than a flyer or social media post, Haven uses expertise gained from more than a decade of search and recovery efforts to bring lost animals home. We also engage our rapid response team anytime an animal is in harm’s way — be it stuck up a tree, in a well, over a slope or in the road dodging traffic.
We do all this and more, though our support may often be as simple as being there to listen and let a community member know they are not alone.
Haven was intentionally built on a foundation of strong ethics. As a nonprofit, we recognize the trust put in us and honor the duty of care and responsibility we are bound to uphold. We are fiercely dedicated to serving the Vashon community, and with the launch of Haven, we look forward to continuing to provide comprehensive support for animals and building on the relationships that have long been at the heart of our work.
Just as we have always done and always will do.
NorthWest Wag Rescue
#100 in United States, #17 in Washington, #11 in Seattle
NorthWest Wag Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pet rescue organization based in Gig Harbor dedicated to representing the rights of animals everywhere. We work tirelessly to get animals out of shelters and dangerous situations and find them loving forever homes in the Pacific NorthWest. To do so, we partner with Roswell Shelter in New Mexico, Caddo Parish in Louisiana, Misiones Caninas and Flying Dog Rescue Ranch in Guadalajara, Mexico. Two of these shelters, Roswell, and Caddo, are "kill shelters" which eventually carry out euthanasia on those animals they cannot find homes for. Unfortunately, this happens too often, and in our mission of saving and rehoming pets, time is often of the essence. Our Mexico partners rescue dogs from the streets and unsafe situations, nurse them back to health, complete their protocol and place them into safe living situations until they have their chance to come to WA. We are able to help local animals in need as well, as long as space permits. Currently, we do not have a facility of our own, so we rely on the help of volunteers and foster families in the Pacific Northwest area to reduce the euthanasia and abuse of homeless dogs and cats through rescue and quality adoptions.
Adopt-A-Pet
#100 in United States, #17 in Washington, #11 in Seattle
Adopt-a-Pet is an all-volunteer dog shelter serving Mason County that has been in operation for 44 years. We are an energetic team dedicated to saving the lives of unwanted, abandoned and abused dogs. Our goal is to place all our dogs in safe & loving homes. As a 501(c) 3, non-profit organization, we rely on adoption fees, donations, grants, fundraisers, and estate bequests to continue our good work. It takes a village to save a dog and we are grateful for the support of the community.
In 1979, seven Mason County residents - Jan Chunard, Jan Danford, Elivira Fern, Dorothy Hurley, Dr. Doug Larson, Edith Levitt, and Pat Neely - saw the need of finding homes for the unwanted dogs in Shelton, Washington. Calling themselves the "Looking for a Home" team, they built two wooden kennels and a chain link fence in the backyard of a volunteer's home. The number of abandoned dogs needing a home increased by 1980 and "Looking for a Home" expanded, adding four new kennels and became a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. In July, 1983, the organization changed its name to ADOPT-A-PET. Our spay/neuter program began in 1985, making it the only one in Mason County at that time.
now... ADOPT-A-PET has continued to expand over the years because of the generous financial support of its members, volunteers, and community. ADOPT-A-PET currently has 71 members and 37 active volunteers. The shelter can accommodate 35 dogs and supports Mason County by providing adoptions, a low-cost spay/neuter program and various other needs.
Useless Bay Sanctuary
#100 in United States, #17 in Washington, #11 in Seattle
Founded in 2013, Useless Bay Sanctuary is a team of rescuers passionate about helping lost dogs. We help dogs that other people may have trouble capturing. Our mission is to help those stray dogs that may not fit with the tools and resources of traditional animal shelters and rescues. We have experience and tools specific to hard-to-catch dogs. We also have the flexibility to persist in helping a dog that may fall outside the jurisdiction or skill set of other rescues and shelters. Once we capture a lost dog, we make every reasonable effort to find the original owner. If we can't find that original owner, we place dogs in new homes that have been screened, to give our dogs the best life possible. We are a nonprofit, 501c3 charitable organization.
Puget Sound Rescue
#100 in United States, #17 in Washington, #11 in Seattle
Puget Sound Rescue is a volunteer organization dedicated to finding permanent, responsible and loving homes for dogs in need. We are a nonprofit corporation with 501c3 status with the IRS. All of our proceeds go towards the rescue and care of current and future dogs in need!
The organization founder and president, Barbara Wadleigh, has been rescuing dogs in the south King County area for over 20 years. During this time, she has found loving homes for over 4,000 dogs that were at risk for euthanasia. During the year 2009 alone, we found permanent, loving homes for 398 dogs that came through our rescue. We are located between Auburn and Black Diamond, Washington. We are not a shelter and our dogs are available for visiting by appointment only.
Please e-mail us at pugetsoundrescue@hotmail.com for further information. Note: We do our best to respond to emails on a timely basis, but as we are a 100% volunteer organization - we often get behind. Please be patient or try us again if you have not heard back!
Our dogs live in foster homes where we can get a better idea of their temperament and suitability for particular homes. All our animals are spayed or neutered and up to date on shots. All adopted dogs must be allowed to sleep inside, continue with obedience training, and be loved as part of the family. We only adopt out dogs who have shown no unprovoked aggression towards humans. We feel the dogs we take in are deserving of a second chance at a good life with a committed owner who understands the breed.
The majority of our dogs come to us from shelters in southern California, where they have run out of time and are scheduled to be euthanized. We also take dogs from other shelters and rescue groups and local owner surrenders.
Prison Pet Partnership
#100 in United States, #17 in Washington, #11 in Seattle
Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Prison Pet Partnership emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in 1981, we’re an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support.
Prison Pet Partnership (PPP) provides incarcerated individuals the opportunity to learn valuable pet care vocational skills to secure employment post-release. In addition to training, boarding, and grooming dogs, incarcerated individuals also have the opportunity to gain clerical and customer service skills.
PPP identifies dogs in shelters and purpose-bred puppies to train and place as service, facility, and therapy dogs. Service dogs are trained to provide mobility assistance, respond to seizures, and to assist those who experience combat-related PTSD - increasing the independence of their handlers. Facility dogs are trained to provide assistance in clinical settings. Therapy dogs are trained to assist children in hospitals, domestic violence survivors in court, and seniors in assisted living facilities.
Studies of the human-animal bond have reached the not surprising conclusion that humans benefit from the unqualified love and acceptance that only animals can provide. Incarcerated individuals earn certification as Pet Care Technicians, Groomers, Dog Trainers, and Veterinary Assistants. They love the dogs they care for and train and receive unconditional love in return. The positive mental health impacts to both the participants and dogs create a transformative experience for all involved.
For years, Prison Pet Partnership has changed the lives of the incarcerated individuals who work with the dogs, the dogs who are given the chance to lead lives of service, and the individuals with disabilities who receive well-trained dogs to help increase their level of independence.