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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Seattle, WA

11 of the 127 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in Seattle are shelter and rescue services.

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

  1. Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary

    3409 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103-8958

    Wed-Fri 2pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 12am-6pm

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  2. PAWS Cat City

    5200 Roosevelt Way NE Ste b, Seattle, WA 98105

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  3. Seattle Animal Shelter

    2061 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119-2727

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  4. Kitty Harbor

    3422 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

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  5. Ginger's Pet Rescue

    322 N 105th St, Seattle, WA 98133-8706

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  6. Emerald City Pet Rescue

    20 S Idaho St, Seattle, WA 98134

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  7. And My Cat by GreaterGood

    600 University St, Seattle, WA 98101-1129

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  8. AIR -Animals In Recovery

    3901 SW Portland St, Seattle, WA 98136-2156

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  9. Pfoten Ratgeber

    4399 Ryder Avenue, Seattle, WA 98109

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  10. Schloss Meerschweinchen NW

    917 2nd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119-3723

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  11. Seattle Persian And Himalayan Rescue

    809 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105-4712

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Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.