FURRY 5K SIGN UP IS OPEN

Join us on Sunday, June 9th for the Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk! Gather your human and canine friends for a lap around beautiful Seward Park. Celebrate with post race awards, Paws in the Park vendor fair, food trucks, and a dog costume contest! All to support pets in need and the Seattle Animal Shelter.

Sign up for the Furry 5K
now for $40 early bird pricing!

Our Mission

In 2010, the Seattle Animal Shelter and a committed group of volunteers recognized that there were certain needs beyond the scope of what the City could fund. To better address these needs, the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) was formed.

SASF raises critical funds to help enrich the lives of Seattle’s animals and empowers volunteers and the local community to be part of the effort.

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Recent News

The Seattle Animal Shelter helps thousands of dogs, cats and critters every year. SASF provides the shelter with a new way to support the many services and programs it provides for animals and the Seattle community.

2022 Seattle Animal Shelter by the Numbers


1,117
Animal Behavior Sessions


403
Dogs Adopted


544
Cats Adopted


126
Critters Adopted


747
Spay & Neuter Surgeries Performed


807
Animal Cruelty Cases Investigated


429
Lost Pets Reunited with their Owners


316
Wildlife Rescued

How To Help

Seattle’s animals depend on the generosity of caring people like you.

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This isn’t just about saving animals – it’s about strengthening our community. Your contribution to SASF helps champion and support SAS programs from veterinary care and adoption programs to foster homes and animal neglect investigations.

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Volunteer

You can make a difference! The passion and dedication of the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation’s volunteers drives our mission of enriching and enhancing the lives of animals cared for by the Seattle Animal Shelter.

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SASF Programs

Recent Success Stories

Animals who were helped to find permanent homes thanks to our work with the Seattle Animal Shelter

Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation funds help dogs, cats, and critters at the Seattle Animal Shelter who are waiting to be adopted.