Washington Animal Shelters

276 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    English Setter Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    96 Park Avenue
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    Located in Pierce County

    360-830-4427
    Details
    Equine Rescue Association
    Rescue Organization
    2506 128Th Street Ne
    Tulalip, WA 98271

    Located in Snohomish County

    360-658-5494
    Details
    Everett Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    333 Smith Island Road
    Everett, WA 98201

    Located in Snohomish County

    425-257-6000
    Details
    Evergreen Animal Rights Network
    The Evergreen State College Cab 320
    Olympia, WA 98505

    Located in Thurston County

    360-866-6000
    Details
    Federal Way Fish and Reptile Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    4335 Pacific Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98418
    (253) 331-0544
    Details
    Feline Friends
    6515 Sexton Drive NW
    Olympia, WA 98502

    Located in Mason County

    (360) 866-0599
    Details
    Feline Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    4410 70Th Avenue Ct. W.
    University Place, WA 98466

    Located in Pierce County

    253-565-1769
    Details
    Feral Care
    P.O. Box 147
    Seattle, WA 98125

    Located in King County

    206-459-7202
    Details
    Feral Cat Coalition
    17134 Ne 84Th Street
    Redmond, WA 98052

    Located in King County

    425-883-7629
    Details
    Ferry Dog Mothers

    Seattle, WA 98117
    Details
    For The Horse Equine Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    5917 306Th St Nw
    Stanwood, WA 98292

    Located in Snohomish County

    360-629-5153
    Details
    Forget Me Not Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    49 W Curlew Lake Rd
    Republic, WA 99166

    Located in Ferry County

    Details

    Animal Shelters in Washington

    Washington has 276 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 33 counties. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Seattle has more than any other Washington city, followed by Vancouver and Olympia. Somewhere on this list is a Washington dog or cat who would much rather be at your place.

    Washington has 276 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Seattle has more than anywhere else in Washington, followed by Vancouver, Olympia and Shelton. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    King, Snohomish and Pierce counties have the most, though listings reach 33 of Washington's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

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