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Seattle Animal Shelter

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What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
Seattle
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 1, 2026

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City of Seattle shelter for adoption, surrender, stray drop-off and lost pets. Lost-pet owners must visit in person.

Checked on the official website · November 1, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 2061 15th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119

Hours: Adoptions Tue-Sun 1-5pm; redemptions Mondays by appointment; stray drop-off 7 days, excluding holidays

Good to know

  • Services: Adoption
  • How to get started: Adoptions and surrenders: email [email protected] or call (206) 386-4294

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Seattle Animal Shelter official page, checked November 1, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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