| Saving Lives With a New Treatment  There may be nothing scarier to pop up in an animal shelter than a positive case of parvovirus. This deadly and highly contagious virus is often diagnosed in our most vulnerable pets–puppies who are lacking in vaccinations or who are too young to have been fully vaccinated against parvovirus.
Until very recently, the only treatment was supportive care and addressing the issues that arise from parvovirus, without having a targeted treatment to help these dogs fight back. So, our amazing veterinary team was more than a little excited when the American Veterinary Medical Association published a report about a new drug treatment for parvovirus called Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) that did just that!
Seattle Humane had the good fortune to recently acquire a small supply of CPMA when it was made available to shelters at a special price. It didn’t take long for our team inside the Schuler Family Medical Center to get their chance to put this new treatment to the test. Shortly after we received this new drug, a litter of three parvo-positive puppies were brought to us–six of their littermates had already succumbed to this terrible virus.
Named after Dungeons & Dragons characters, Neptulon, Ner Zhul and Lich King were the first to receive the CPMA treatment here at Seattle Humane, but they still had a difficult quest ahead of them. They were also provided with IV catheters with fluids to keep them hydrated, multiple oral and intravenous medications, and syringe feeding since they weren’t eating on their own.
These resilient puppies survived, thanks to the incredible care they received from our veterinary team and this new CPMA treatment, and they were cleared in late July to complete their journeys home to loving families!
“Lich King, now known as Diego, is perfect,” his new mom says. “He had his appointment with our local veterinary and another set of shots recently. The vet said he’s very healthy. He is doing very well with our dog and cat, as well.”
This is just one example of the many ways your generous gifts to Seattle Humane make a lasting impact on the pets in our care. We are so thankful for our amazing Rescue Squad and your support of our lifesaving mission, which makes it possible for us to continue innovating and finding new ways to save and serve pets in need. Save the Date for the Paw-ty of the Year!  Join us at Fremont Studios for Seattle Humane's Tuxes & Tails gala on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Experience a night of heartwarming stories and animal encounters at our most important fundraiser of the year, allowing us to serve more than 100,000 pets and their people annually through our many programs. Seattle Humane is truly more than a shelter and we are committed to broadening our impact on pets in our community and beyond.
Tuxes & Tails is a fun and festive evening when our Rescue Squad comes together to celebrate and generously support the programs and teams that serve pets and the people who love them.
Learn more on TuxesandTails.org or contact our events team at events@seattlehumane.org with questions. We look forward to celebrating with you! More than a Shelter: Growing Spay & Neuter Services  Seattle Humane continues to innovate the way we save and serve pets, and that not only means updating our standards of care but also enhancing the services we’ve been providing for decades to reach even more pets in need of our help.
The Seattle Humane Spay & Neuter Clinic opened to the public in 1978, offering reduced-cost spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats of low-income families in our community. This program has grown exponentially over nearly 50 years, particularly when we opened our new state-of-the-art veterinary clinic in 2017.
Between our own shelter pets and our community clients, the number of spay and neuter surgeries our skilled veterinary team performs inside the Schuler Family Medical Center has increased year over year. Our team, with the assistance of fourth-year students from WSU College of Veterinary Medicine as part of their training, performed more than 7,000 spay and neuters in fiscal year 2024. We are on target to break that record by more than a thousand surgeries this year!
Seattle Humane is not innovating in a vacuum and continues to rely on our animal welfare partners to help us adopt the latest best practices and make improvements wherever possible.
We were delighted to welcome the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA) training team in September, their visit made possible by the Northern Tier Shelter Initiative. Our veterinary team worked with ASNA representatives to evaluate clinic layout and flow, with the goal of being able to serve even more pets as efficiently as possible while never compromising our high-quality standards.
We are very grateful to have had this opportunity and look forward to increasing our capacity for care with their help and continuing to do our part to reduce the homeless pet population. Learn more about the Seattle Humane Spay & Neuter Clinic here. | Let's Find Daisy Duck a Family!  Daisy Duck is an energetic and playful 1 1/2-year-old Anatolian shepherd mix who has been looking for her new family at Seattle Humane since late January.
Daisy loves going on long walks, hikes, sunbathing and playing with all of her dog friends here at the shelter. Daisy Duck does much better when she’s around other dogs and would benefit from living with a confident and playful canine in her new home. Her play style can be very rambunctious at times, and she doesn’t always know when her friends need a time out.
She would benefit from ongoing training, which Seattle Humane can provide through our many public dog training courses. It’s important for young dogs like Daisy to have lots of physical and mental enrichment in their lives to help them from becoming bored and to encourage positive behavior in the home. Daisy also enjoys cuddling and will seek lots of affection from people once she’s relaxed. Daisy does well on car rides and walks well on a leash, which she does frequently when she goes on day trips with our amazing volunteers. Daisy Duck will do best with a family willing to give her additional time to settle into her new home and with a regular routine.
A generous donor with a soft spot for Anatolian shepherds has sponsored Daisy Duck’s adoption! You can help by sharing her posts on Facebook or Instagram!
Advocate for Washington Pets & Their People Join us in supporting our partners at the ASPCA and The Washington Federation of Animal Care & Control Agencies at two upcoming events to discuss legislative work underway in our state and learn how you can get involved.
Washington Animal Advocacy Webinar: 2025 Legislative Priorities Thursday, October 24 | 7 p.m.
Zoom
Get an exciting preview of the 2025 Washington legislative session! Connect with fellow advocates, hear from experts in the field and learn how you can contribute to this important cause in 2025. Register here!
Policy & Paws at the Pub
Wednesday, November 13 | 7 p.m.
Reuben’s Brews Barrel House, 1133 NW 51st St., Ballard
Join local animal welfare advocates, members of the community and elected officials to enjoy beverages and delicious food while discussing the pressing issues facing pets, pet owners and animal welfare professionals in our state. Furry friends and family welcome. Register here! Make a Lasting Impact Through Estate Planning  October is Estate Planning Month! You can check this important task off your list and help to ensure that our four-legged friends receive the care they need and live the life they deserve. As a member of our Rescue Squad, you can help us save even more lives and help pets in need by remembering Seattle Humane in your estate plan. We have partnered with FreeWill to bring you a free tool to help you create your will. Your planned gift can make a huge difference to help pets in our community—at absolutely no cost to you! And if you’ve included Seattle Humane in your will or trust, please let us know by filling out this brief form. We would love to welcome you to our PawPrints Legacy Society and thank you with special events and tours. If you have questions about arranging care for a surviving pet or creating your estate plan, please get in touch with our team at plannedgiving@seattlehumane.org. Your estate gift will have a lasting impact for countless pets in our community! Tricked Out for Treats!  Seattle Humane is excited to be collaborating with our friends at Trupanion during their monthlong Tricked Out for Treats Pet-tacular photo contest. There are seven categories that let pet parents show off their best-dressed furry family members and a special category just for Adorably Adoptable pets. Join us in this com-pet-ition for a chance to win pet-tacular swag, a custom pet portrait, features on Trupanion’s global social channels and ultimate bragging rights. Once you’re in, you can share with your friends, vote for your faves and join Trupanion’s virtual celebration on Oct. 30, where they’ll showcase select picks of the patch, give away prizes to viewers, and have some good old-fashioned fun along the way.
Visit trickedout.trupanion.com to learn more and submit your pets today! For more information and official contest rules, visit trupan.in/trickedout. Foster Spotlight: Elly to the Rescue!  Kitten Season is a very cute but also very taxing time for animal shelters and rescues everywhere. Kittens are born unable to see, hear or regulate their own body temperature, and they are incredibly vulnerable to illness. Yes, caring for newborn kittens is no easy task, but right in the middle of it every season is Elly Conley, this month’s featured foster parent! Learn more about Elly and her foster journey on our blog. Upcoming Events and Workshops Pet First Aid Basics Thursday, October 24 | 4-6 p.m.
Seattle Humane, 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005
This is a two-hour class for anyone with pets in their lives. We will focus on prevention and early identification of pet emergencies and practice techniques for bleeding control, giving CPR and helping a pet who is choking.
Cost: $65.
Register here! Wiggle & Wag Storytime Saturday, November 9 | 2-3 p.m.
Seattle Humane, 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005
Bring your little ones to the shelter on select Saturdays to play and learn together. We’ll read a story together, work on a craft and practice respect and appreciation for pets. Wiggle & Wag Story time is for 3–7-year-olds and there is some “wiggle room” for older or younger siblings. Adult supervision is required. The cost is $20 per family. Drop-ins accepted as space allows.
Register here! Workshop for Young Teens Monday, November 11 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Seattle Humane, 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005
For youth currently in grades 6-8. Socialize with other animal lovers while learning about how animal shelters operate and working on service activities together. Earns three hours of community service.
Cost: $145
Register here! Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Saturday, November 16 | 1-5:30 p.m.
Seattle Humane, 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005
This is a 4 ½-hour class for people who are looking for a more comprehensive understanding of emergency care, including how to prepare for situations that require evacuation or sheltering in place. Participants will receive a copy of the Pet First Aid and Disaster Response Guide. Successful completion of the course earns a certificate from the Emergency Care and Safety Institute–perfect for pet professionals!
Cost:125
Register here! Dog Training Classes A well-trained dog is a happy dog! And that makes for a happy owner! Seattle Humane offers a variety of dog and puppy training courses. Our effective, positive-reinforcement training classes focus on good manners in the real world, socialization, bonding and giving you the tools to prevent or address behavior challenges. For more information and a list of upcoming courses, please visit our website. | |
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