Mikey's Chance Canine Rescue
#13 in United States, #1 in Washington, #1 in Spokane
Our mission to provide a safe haven for dogs in desperate circumstances within our community and surrounding area. We rehome these dogs with families that are a good fit for the dog. We seek to serve the humans that come to us ‚both our adoptive families and the people who need help rehoming dogs ‚but our priority is to act as advocates for our dogs at every stage of the rescue and adoption process. We commit to our dogs for life! We are a registered non-profit organization, headquartered in the Tri-Cities in south-central Washington State. We focus mainly on saving dogs that are at risk in our region and placing them with adopters throughout the Pacific Northwest. Most of our dogs come from shelters in Washington & Idaho, where they are facing the threat of Euthanasia. Others are released to us by private individuals who need medical help with their own dogs. Other dogs are strays, either dumped or abandoned, that need a chance at a new life.
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 a beautiful community for both humans and ani..." 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.
"Great care and supporr of good homes for pets"
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County
#63 in United States, #4 in Washington, #1 in Olympia
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County was founded by a handful of compassionate community members and has grown into one of the state's largest animal welfare agencies. Each year, we find loving homes for more than 6,000 pets, reunite over 1,100 animals with their overjoyed owners, and provide care for thousands more in our community. Additionally, we offer several comprehensive programs and resources, including Spay/Neuter & Wellness Vouchers, a monthly Vaccine & Wellness Clinic, a Pet Food & Supply Pantry, behavior advice, and private rehoming services.
"Tacoma Humane society does so much for the community and the anim..." 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.
"Ethics and care of people and animals is top notch"
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.
"I volunteered at different rescues and can honestly say that Grey..." 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
Caring Hearts 4 Paws
#81 in United States, #7 in Washington, #2 in Olympia
Founded 06/21 with a passion to help strays of the Yakima Valley and Yakama Reservation we take in pregnant or nursing strays with their puppies.
"I had just recently and unexpectedly losy my pup our family had ..." more
Misspits Rescue
#82 in United States, #8 in Washington, #3 in Olympia
I started Misspits Rescue in 2013 to help advocate for pit bull type dogs. After adopting Dexter, a big, happy, pit bull that almost died simply due to his looks, I knew I had to do something. After years working with a local pit bull rescue and volunteering at a shelter, Misspits Rescue was born. In the last ten years we have grown and moved to larger property. We adding additional breeds over the years and help those that need us the most. Now that we have the space, we offer sanctuary to farmed animals as well. This created a perfect place to help struggling herding breeds as well.
Great Dane
Pit Bull
Senior dog
"Melissa aka MissPits is one of the most thoughtful, ethical rescu..." more
Path of Hope Rescue
#83 in United States, #9 in Washington, #2 in Spokane
At Path of Hope Rescue we strive to decrease the euthanasia rate of high risk dogs in the southern United States by transporting pregnant dogs and puppies to the Pacific Northwest to find adoptive homes. We are 100% foster based and rely on volunteers and fosters to help in our mission.
The overpopulation of dogs in Texas is extreme. Because of a culture that does not value spay and neuter, there are simply too many dogs. And because of this, dogs are being euthanized merely for their existence. Shelters are forced to choose which dog to kill and which to save on a daily basis. There are an estimated 700,000 stray dogs just in the city of Houston alone. Dogs on the streets, dogs in shelters, dogs living on chains, dogs everywhere. Pregnant dogs and puppies are often euthanized because of the amount of resources they require or even more often, pregnant moms are spayed, aborting the puppies.
Path of Hope Rescue believes that these dogs deserve a chance at life.
"I adopted a pittie mix who had a tail deformity that interfered w..." more
Hope 4 huskies
#84 in United States, #10 in Washington
We are a small but determined rescue. We are all in to save even 1 husky/malmute at a time. We are dedicated to quality care not quality. Every H4H dog is family.
"Hope4huskies stepped up and helped us so much when we found 2 swe..." 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.
"When I first moved to Sequim I was a volunteer at WAG but, life g..." 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.
"Our experience with fostering dear Mr. Bodhi was wonderful. Caro..." 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.
"They do so much with so little. Never hesitate!"
Adams County Pet Rescue
#96 in United States, #13 in Washington
"They never turn animals away even though they are overwhelmed, is..." more
Forgotten Dogs Rescue
#97 in United States, #14 in Washington, #4 in Olympia
Forgotten Dogs Rescue is a volunteer and foster home based rescue organization focused on saving Pit Bull type dogs. Located in Washington State, we are a 501c3 non-profit and have been saving animals since 2011. We are dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned dogs who are in Washington's shelters, surrendered by their owners due to difficult circumstances or are in danger of abuse or neglect.
We save the dogs that need help the most, the dogs whose time has run out, the dogs who have lost all hope the forgotten dogs.
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.
"I have volunteered at several shelters in the area, and I can say..." more
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 humane society of mason county has been hugely helpful to me ..." 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.
"Our neighbor adopted a senior dog from Animal Haven and gave it g..." more
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.
"We have rescued many dogs from Seattle humane within our family. ..." more
Red Rose Animal Rescue
#98 in United States, #15 in Washington, #5 in Olympia
Every year hundreds of animals such as dogs, cats become homeless for many reasons. Our mission is to find the homeless animals around the country and give them a better life. As like humans, they need love, care and also need home. We founded our organization to give them a chance for a loving home and family. Our successes are going forward and every year we give a better life to hundreds of homeless animals.
"Marcie may have the biggest heart in rescue. The animals come fir..." more
Pawd It Forward
#98 in United States, #15 in Washington, #1 in Vancouver
We provide a multitude of services to our community to include, but are not limited to:
Tracking and Trapping Services for lost and feral dogs
Lost and Found Social Media Deployment Services
Transport Services for finders of lost pets
Chip Scanning
Clark County Pet Licensing
Searchable Lost/Found Pet Database
Pet Registration Database (FREE!)
Impound Jail Break Support
"Always there when needed! Had great respect in the community. Lov..." more
Spokane Humane Society
#98 in United States, #15 in Washington
"Animals in eastern WA benefit from this amazing organization. The..." more
Murci's Mission Animal Rescue
#98 in United States, #15 in Washington
Murci's Mission is a 501c3 animal rescue, located in Mead, WA that takes animals with limited options, places them into foster care, vets them and adopts them into loving homes.
From the day we could talk we told our pets more than we ever told our parents. We took the long route to see the kitty in the window down the street. We stopped even when we were late to pet the dog. We grew up and we saw what the world does to those who can't defend themselves. We are here to change that.
"Murcis Mission is an amazing small local rescue in eastern Washin..." more
Kitsap Humane Society
#98 in United States, #15 in Washington, #5 in Olympia
Kitsap Humane Society is a nonprofit, charitable organization that depends upon the kindness and generosity of its community to find homes for homeless pets.
We spay/neuter thousands of animals each year to prevent animal overpopulation and reduce the number of future homeless pets. Sheltering animals since 1908, Kitsap Humane Society envisions a time when all adoptable pets have loving homes.
"Kitsap Humane is a large public shelter that provides so much lov..." 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
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
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
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