Washington Animal Shelters

276 Shelters

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

    Tri Cities Animal Shelter Control Services
    Shelter Organization
    1312 S. 18Th Ave
    Pasco, WA 99301

    Located in Franklin County

    509-545-3740
    Details
    Tri-City Animal Control and Sheltering Service
    Shelter Organization
    2711 Glen Road
    Richland, WA 99352

    Located in Benton County

    509-946-4487
    Details
    Vashon Island Pet Protection
    P.O. Box 245
    Vashon, WA 98070

    Located in King County

    206-389-1085
    Details
    Wags to Riches Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
    Rescue Organization
    Po Box 3177
    Union Gap, WA 98903

    Located in Yakima County

    509-453-4155
    Details
    Washington Akita Group Inc
    15816 N Katie Rd
    Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026-9665

    Located in Spokane County

    509-467-0460
    Details
    Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League
    Po Box 2353
    North Bend, WA 98045

    Located in King County

    206-957-1080
    Details
    Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League
    PO Box 75538
    Seattle, WA 98175
    (425) 610-6257
    Details
    Washington German Shepherd Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Seattle, WA 98115
    Details
    Washington Reptile Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    12614 Ne 111Th St
    Vancouver, WA 98682

    Located in Clark County

    360-980-3847
    Details
    Washington State Animal Response Team
    30718 Se 358Th Street
    Enumclaw, WA 98022

    Located in King County

    360-886-7276
    Details
    Welfare for Animals Guild
    751 McComb Road
    Sequim, WA 98382
    (360) 460-6258
    Details
    Wenatchee Valley Humane Society
    Humane Society
    1474 S Wenatchee Avenue
    Wenatchee, WA 98801

    Located in Chelan County

    509-662-9577
    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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