COVID-19 – Seattle Animal Shelter Updates

To protect the health and safety of our community by mitigating the impact of COVID-19, the public-facing customer service counters of the Seattle Animal Shelter closed on Monday, March 16. Shelter staff will evaluate a timeline for reopening as the outbreak evolves. You can expect more information to come your way related to potential impacts to SAS and its programs, including lost and found services and adoptions.

Throughout the closure, Seattle Animal Shelter is available to help you over the phone or online during the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and can be reached in the following ways:

Seattle Animal Shelter staff and volunteers are prioritizing the health and well-being of the animals under their care. As of right now, the CDC reports there is no evidence that companion animals including pets can spread COVID-19. We recommend you follow the CDC or the World Organisation for Animal Health for up-to-date insights on animals and COVID-19.

 

Due to the risks posed by COVID-19, the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation has postponed our Urban Family Brewing fundraising event. We hope to share rescheduled event details in the coming weeks. Follow our Urban Family brewing Facebook event for updates.

We don’t know what the next few weeks or months look like for the Seattle Animal Shelter. But Seattle Animal Shelter has been caring for Seattle’s pets for nearly 50 years, and doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon.

If you’re able, please consider making a donation to the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation. Your gift will support the Seattle Animal Shelter by ensuring the mental and physical needs of all pets are met.

Currently, we still plan to hold the Furry 5K on Sunday, June 14th. All the money raised from this event goes to support the Seattle Animal Shelter.

To provide support in other ways, please follow the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation on Facebook and Instagram, or subscribe to our email newsletter to be alerted about the latest shelter needs. In the coming days, we’ll share requests for donations, volunteers, or foster parents as we learn more about how the shelter will be operating and their most pressing needs.

Caring for Seattle’s animals and mitigating any impacts of this closure are our top priorities right now, and we appreciate your support.