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February 2024 by Brianna Elise
AMAZINGGG!! Jamie helped so much! Also helped with the pets for patriots program!
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February 2024 by Rose Romero (Rez Rose)
Some of the animals don't have a picture.So you have no idea what the animal looks like.
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February 2024 by Reinaldo Batista
My experience was so nice! They saw I had a small child and made sure to share with me their opinion on what would be the most gentle dogs for my son’s sake. I felt very welcomed by Jason and Devon. THANK YOU!
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February 2024 by James Fey
Great place with lots of knowledgable and friendly staff. Come and meet an animal in need of a good home.
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February 2024 by Kerry Hernandez
I wish I could take home every single animal there
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February 2024 by Alisha
They are a kill shelter, although they advertise as a no kill shelter.I called for information for a friend of mine about surrendering her beloved fur baby. After I explained this dog gets nervous around children, I was told the dog would be put down. I asked to speak to a supervisor and Alex Rope told me even though the dog had never made contact to nip anyway, she interrupted me to let me know no matter what this dog will be put down. I explained that this dog does wonderful in a home with just adults. There are many dogs who are nervous and uncomfortable around kids. But even after I explained, I was told they would put down this dog instead of ensuring that through the adoption process, this dog would be in an adult home only.Alex Rope said dogs do get put down at RASKC for not being able to be around kids, I thought this establishment was trustworthy. The head veterinarian was yelling at me and interrupting me while I was trying to explain the situation. They do not value life.My personal experience a couple of years ago when they found my cat, scanned his chip, and called me. I picked him up. The next day, I called and asked if the RASKC vet had noticed his back was a little sore to the touch. Just because I mentioned a sore back, the lady in the cat building didn't even hesitate and said, "You can bring him in to be euthanized." The lady on the phone was not a veterinarian. She was just a worker at the shelter.They are recommending euthanasia for young animals or animals that may have an injury that the dog or cat can recover completely from. Which is completely against what they stand for.RASKC should just be honest about their shelter and state that they actually are a kill shelter because they do everything a kill shelter does.I rescued the 7 year old dog that this shelter told me would be put down immediately and she is extremely good with my two young children, one of my children is two years old and this rescue dog's best friend, no aggression what so ever. The fact this shelter will state a dog will be put down over the phone with absolutely no care is extremely unsettling.Also, another personal experience I had with this shelter was that I did adopt a dog, Akita, named Johnny from this shelter in November of 2023. I have young children, so a dog that is good with animals is a must. On Johnny's adoption information they stated he was good with young children however after less than a week after I adopted him, he bit my son, left a bad pressure bite and I returned him, informed the shelter in detail what had happened, he was immediately put up for adoption again. If they can let a dog return to the shelter after physically biting a child and leaving deep teeth marks and not euthanize the dog. Why do they automatically state over the phone that a majority of dogs that owners need to surrender for personal reasons would be euthanized the same day the dog is surrendered?Roughly ten years ago I had a pitbull that got out and she was picked up by RASKC, they blatantly stated when I called to verify that was my dog, that they were going to euthanize my dog that day if owner was not found. My dog got out, and I picked her up within 20 minutes of seeing her found post on the website. The very same day she got out, I picked her up. Why would they immediately begin to think about euthanizing a lost dog when the dog by state law has 72 hours before the shelter can euthanize or put the dog up for adoption. My pitbull is extremely friendly and amazing with kids, too, so it truly broke my heart to hear them say this without care.My pitbull, cat, and rescue dog are all healthy and living long, happy lives, and that would not be the case had they been in RASKC's care for longer than 1 hour. According to this shelter I should have put down my pitbull and cat years ago, as well as the rescue would have been put down because the front desk employee, Alex Rope and head Veterinarian of RASKC very rudely stated they would put the rescue dog down same day of surrender.
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February 2024 by Heather Fowler
I was interested in adopting a senior GSD that was in foster care through King County. I called on two separate occasions, as well as the foster mom. I never received a response from either. The Facebook page for Animal Service is full of “ requests for donations “ and “ Happy Tails”, and very few listings of pets available for adoption. It’s Very unfair to these animals not to be listed, hence slimming any chance of finding their furever home/ family. I ended up adopting from a rescue and I assume the pet In foster care that I was interested in, is still just that….. sitting in foster care because humans care more about sitting behind a desk soliciting for donations and money on the internet, instead of answering phone calls and emails from potential adopters and getting these pets into loving homes. Very disappointed
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February 2024 by Trai Tollett
Vy was a huge help. I appreciate all the help and patience they had for my aunts dog. Devon was great as well. I appreciate all the hard work and love they put into their job.
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February 2024 by Alisha E.
They are a kill shelter, although they advertise as a no kill shelter. I called for information for a friend of mine about surrendering her beloved fur baby. After I explained this dog gets nervous around children, I was told the dog would be put down. I asked to speak to a supervisor and Alex Rope told me even though the dog had never made contact to nip anyway, she interrupted me to let me know no matter what this dog will be put down. I explained that this dog does wonderful in a home with just adults. There are many dogs who are nervous and uncomfortable around kids. But even after I explained, I was told they would put down this dog instead of ensuring that through the adoption process, this dog would be in an adult home only. Alex Rope said dogs do get put down at RASKC for not being able to be around kids, I thought this establishment was trustworthy. In fact, they are the complete opposite. The head veterinarian was yelling at me and interrupting me while I was trying to explain the situation. They do not value life. The customer service is nonexistent, and the lack of care for animals is clear. My personal experience a couple of years ago when they found my cat, scanned his chip, and called me. I picked him up. The next day, I called and asked if the RASKC vet had noticed his back was a little sore to the touch. Just because I mentioned a sore back, the lady in the cat building didn't even hesitate and said, "You can bring him in to be euthanized." The lady on the phone was not a veterinarian. She was just a worker at the shelter. With multiple interactions and RASKC employees always mentioning they would euthanize an animal if "need be". They are recommending euthanasia for young animals or animals that may have an injury that the dog or cat can recover completely from. Which is completely against what they stand for. RASKC should just be honest about their shelter and state that they actually are a kill shelter because they do everything a kill shelter does. They just have a 'no kill shelter' sign. Too many animals are euthanized from this place. It's unethical, and each person who has a similar experience should report them. I rescued the 7 year old dog that this shelter told me would be put down immediately and she is extremely good with my two young children, one of my children is two years old and this rescue dog's best friend, no aggression what so ever. The fact this shelter will state a dog will be put down over the phone with absolutely no care and not interviewing the dog before even bringing up euthanasia is extremely unsettling. Also, another personal experience I had with this shelter was that I did adopt a dog, Akita, named Johnny from this shelter in November of 2023. I have young children 2 and 7, so a dog that is good with animals is a must. On Johnny's adoption information they stated he was good with young children however after less than a week after I adopted him, he bit my son, left a bad pressure bite and I returned him, informed the shelter in detail what had happened, he was immediately put up for adoption again. If they can let a dog return to the shelter after physically biting a child and leaving deep teeth marks and not euthanize the dog. Why do they automatically state over the phone that a majority of dogs that owners need to surrender for personal reasons would be euthanized the same day the dog is surrendered? Roughly ten years ago I had a pitbull that got out and she was picked up by RASKC, they blatantly stated when I called to verify that was my dog, that they were going to euthanize my dog that day if owner was not found. My dog got out, and I picked her up within 20 minutes of seeing her found post on the website. The very same day she got out, I picked her up. Why would they immediately begin to think about euthanizing a lost dog when the dog by state law has 72 hours before the shelter can euthanize or put the dog up for adoption. My pitbull is extremely friendly and amazing with kids, too, so it truly broke my heart to he
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February 2024 by Debora Hart
They’re online showing of animals is good. I haven’t been there in years handicap now.
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February 2024 by Vanessa Bell
Hands down the best and only place I will go to adopt an animal.I've been here twice. The first time was to adopt a kitten and he is perfect. I just went again yesterday to adopt a dog. The one I initially went to see turned out not to be a great fit for my family. I would have never known that if it wasn't for the amazing staff being honest and helpful. They went above and beyond and introduced me to a dog that they thoughts might be a good fit for my family.Long story.short I walked alway with baby the best and perfect addition to our family. We couldn't be more happy with baby and thankful for the amazing staff here.
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February 2024 by shannon gould
We had a wonderful adoption experience here. The volunteers were incredibly kind both to us and to the kitten we adopted (she was named “Shadowheart” at the shelter but is now Gracie. The gentleman helping us meet our kitten assured us that she was a bit scared but that she would warm up over time. He was absolutely correct.We also saw another volunteer listening to a woman explain what kind of cat she was hoping to adopt, and he led her straight over to a cat who immediately started purring and rubbing up against the woman hoping to adopt. A perfect match!We are grateful for this shelter and their kind volunteers. And we are grateful for Gracie!
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February 2024 by Crystal Butler
Pets are well taken care of, I went to see a specific dog, was able to get right in and meet him in the yard. I was able to play with him and introduce my Dog to him (Staff took control of that, in case things went left). We did not end up adopting, but they made the process seemless.
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February 2024 by Me
This place is so overlooked which is sad. The staff is very friendly, patient, helpful and just a good crew. They have lots of dogs and cats to adopt. Before heading to the bigger shelters, see what these guys have to offer first. It's worth a look at least. Who knows, maybe your new best friend is waiting for you in Kent.
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February 2024 by Silvia Gadberry Muhammad
Great and caring staff!
