Washington state’s largest online fundraising event, GiveBIG, is right around the corner, and so is kitten season! This year GiveBIG will be May 6-7, with early giving starting on April 22. As the PNW’s largest shelter and pet resource center, Seattle Humane is busy with young pets year-round, but during the spring we see an especially large surge in intakes of young kittens and momma cats. While it’s undoubtedly the cutest time of year, caring for the constant stream of tiny, medically fragile patients is time-consuming and expensive.
The good news? You can help us save them with a donation during GiveBIG!
This year our goal is to raise
Join us by donating today or creating a fundraiser in support of Seattle Humane at www.wagives.org/organization/seattle-humane.
Support Tuxes & Tails 2025 by Making a Gift Today! The pawty of the year is sold out, but you can still support Seattle Humane by making a gift in support of our programs that serve pets and their people! The Tuxes & Tails gala is our largest annual fundraiser and your support for this event powers the work we do to care for pets in need all year. Make a gift today by visiting TuxesandTails.org. Please email events@seattlehumane.org to be added to the waitlist for tickets. Our team will be in touch if tickets become available.
Check Out Tuxes & Tails Merch!
Jelly arrived at Seattle Humane through a Lifesaver Rescue transfer on New Year’s Day and has yet to find the right family to take her home. Jelly is a very sweet and affectionate pit bull mix, and she loves going on walks, playing with toys, practicing her training cues and going on field trips with volunteers. Sadly, Jelly experienced physical abuse in a previous home, so she can be fearful and anxious in some new situations or with unfamiliar people. She will need a family that can give her time to settle into her new home and help her continue her training as she transitions from a teen to adult dog. Jelly is highly food-motivated and ready to learn! Due to her extended time at Seattle Humane, her new family can name her adoption . Learn more about Jelly here! You can also share Jelly with your followers on Facebook and Instagram.
Introducing the Daphne Mobile! Seattle Humane welcomed a new vehicle into our lifesaving fleet on April 8. A successor to our beloved MaxMobile, the Daphne Mobile will help us expand our outreach efforts by providing support to families in need and creating new opportunities for community education. A heartfelt thank you to Jennifer L. Lekisch for being our lead sponsor and naming the vehicle after her beloved cat, Daphne.
Seattle Humane’s Advocacy: Ensuring No One Is Left Behind Seattle Humane is continuing to work together with other animal welfare organizations and advocates across the state to help advance legislative efforts that support our broader mission of protecting the overall welfare of animals. We have identified several key issues where we can champion positive change and, at mid-session, several bills are on track to help improve the lives of animals. Visit our blog to learn more about this lifesaving advocacy work and how you can make your voice heard for pets and people down in Olympia!
Foster Spotlight: Sarah Kimblad
Seattle Humane foster parent Sarah Kimblad had been intrigued by the idea of fostering cats for years, ever since being sent a link to a YouTube channel livestream about fostering mama cats and their kittens during the pandemic.
“Don't get hung up on perceived reasons why you can't foster,” she says. “There are many kinds of pets who need fostering, so even if you think you can only foster healthy pets, or small pets, or pets who get along with your dog, that's still one kind of pet you can help feel better, and that makes it worth it.”
Volunteers are involved in almost everything we do here at Seattle Humane. In fact, many of our programs could not exist without their support! Whether they're walking dogs, fostering kittens, packing supplies in our Pet Food Bank, or so much more, they are an essential part of our organization. We are so grateful to the more than 1,000 individuals who lend their time, talents and passion to our mission every year, and we invite our community to join us in celebrating them during Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 20-26!
Welcome, New Board Members!
We are excited to welcome five new members to Seattle Humane’s Board of Directors! Our board plays a pivotal role in helping our team realize long-term goals and fulfill our mission of saving and serving pets. We welcome their leadership and contributions!
AT THE SHELTER
The following classes and events are all held at Seattle Humane, 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA. Check out our website for details and sign up fast before they fill!
Wiggle & Wag Story Time
Saturday, April 19 | 2 – 3 p.m.
Bring your little ones to the shelter on select weekends 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 ages 3-7 and there is some “wiggle room” for older or younger siblings. Adult supervision is required, and drop-ins are accepted as space allows. Cost: $25/family. Register here!
Dog Training Classes
You can explore our full suite of courses through our Dog Training Center on our website, or register for one of our featured classes below!
It is Dog Bite Prevention Week! Visit our website to learn what you and your loved ones need to know about dog bites and how to prevent them.
Featured Class: Seattle Humane’s Dog Manners 1
Looking to improve your dog’s manners & strengthen your bond? Seattle Humane’s Dog Manners 1 is the perfect place to start! We’re thrilled to have Suzi Spiridakis McCaslin, a 15-year veteran in the dog training industry, as our instructor. Suzi holds certifications from the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) and the Northwest School of Canine Studies (CCS) and is dedicated to helping dogs and their owners succeed.
For six weeks, Suzi will guide you in teaching your dog essential skills like polite greetings, loose-leash walking, basic obedience cues and techniques to prevent unwanted behaviors. With her expertise in obedience and relationship-based training, you’ll gain the tools to communicate effectively with your dog while building a lasting partnership.
Join us for this fun and rewarding training experience—the road to a well-mannered dog starts here! Our next classes start April 19 and May 6! Spots are limited. Click here to enroll now.
SEATTLE HUMANE IN THE COMMUNITY
Pride in the Park
Saturday, June 7 | 12 – 7 p.m.
Volunteer Park, Capitol Hill, Seattle WA
Seattle Pride in the Park kicks off Seattle’s monthlong Pride celebration with a full day of fun, food, music and more–all in the name of inclusion, community and celebrating LGBTQIA+ joy. Come visit our booth and learn about what we do for the community!
Seattle Pride Parade
Sunday, June 29 | 11 – 3:30 p.m.
Downtown, Seattle WA
More information coming soon!
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