Pasado's Safe Haven - Animal Shelter and Rescue in WA

Changing laws to protect animals:

2026 legislative Session

The 2026 Washington Legislative Session has come to a close and we are thrilled that the vet telehealth bill passed, increasing access to care for animals of all species across the state. This year was a shorter 60 day session and things moved quickly. Learn more about each animal welfare bill we tracked at the link below.

2026 Legislative Bill Tracker

Hopeful Animals Waiting for Homes

There’s no better time than the present to add to your family! We’re pleased to introduce you to the residents at Pasado’s Safe Haven. From the beautiful dogs and cats to a wide array of farmed animals in our care, we welcome you to view our adoption pages and meet your new forever friend.

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News & Events

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Sanctuary Tour

April 11, 2026

Our GFAS-accredited and award-winning sanctuary is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains just outside of Seattle. Meet many of our animal...

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2026 Legislative Recap: Expanding Care for Animals

March 20, 2026

The Washington State Legislative Session has officially come to a close. This was a fast and extremely tough year, with hundreds of bills introduced...

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A Quick Rescue for Abandoned Cats

Just recently, we helped a large group of cats find care and shelter after they were abandoned – left behind on a front lawn after their owner...

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Our comprehensive approach to ending animal cruelty

Pasado’s Safe Haven investigates animal cruelty and provides sanctuary and rehabilitation to animals who have suffered from abuse and neglect. We advocate for better laws to protect animals and work to educate the public about how they can help end animal cruelty. Our programs help save the lives of thousands of animals each year and inspire people to reimagine their relationships with all beings.

Investigation & Rescue

We are dedicated to getting justice for animals. Pasado’s investigates and resources animal cruelty cases that include neglect, violent abuse, hoarding, and animal fighting. We work with legal experts, prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement to improve how the criminal justice system responds to crimes against animals.

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Sanctuary

Pasado’s is home to approximately 200 animals, most of whom we rescued from horrific situations. Our 85-acre sanctuary provides animals with a safe space with fresh air, green pastures, expert medical care, and a team of caregivers who offer unconditional love.

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Pet Services

Our spay/neuter clinics and pet food banks serve income-qualified families in our community. We have performed over 70,000 spay and neuter surgeries to prevent shelter overpopulation and unnecessary euthanasia. Our medical team is dedicated to helping lower the number of dogs and cats entering shelters and keeping animals at home with their loving families.

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Education

From vegan cooking classes to summer camps and classroom presentations, we bring animal stories to life to encourage empathy and compassion. Our sanctuary tours and inspiring events draw hundreds of visitors each year to create moments of connection and understanding that all animals deserve love and protection.

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Advocacy

Pasado’s gives a voice for the animals. We work with legislators and stakeholders to advocate for important policy changes, strengthen laws that benefit animals, and engage our community to support issues that will end animal suffering.

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Rescued: August 2023

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Ways to Help

You can make a difference for the animals. Join us!

Report Animal Cruelty

Animal cruelty is a crime. If you witness an animal being abused or neglected, the most important action you can take is to report the animal cruelty to your local law enforcement agency.

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Action alerts

You can help! Please take two minutes and use the link below to contact your legislators about important issues involving animals.

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Volunteer

At Pasado's Safe Haven our volunteers are helping us create a better world for animals. This support takes a variety of forms, but at its core, it's all about spreading the love!

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Adopt a pet

We can’t wait for you to find your new family member(s)! For each animal adopted, we are able to rescue another.

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Get the facts

Billions of animals suffer every single year

As long as this cruelty continues, so will our work to end it. These animals are counting on us to help stop their suffering.

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LARGE-SCALE RESCUE INVOLVING 200 CATS

Our Investigations & Rescue team responded to a large-scale rescue involving around 200 cats. This was a hoarding situation at a single-family home.

CHEYENNE’S STORY: THROWN FROM A CAR

Cheyenne was thrown from a car on a backroad in Washington. By chance, a caring citizen happened to witness the incident and brought her to safety. She showed signs of neglect and needed medical care.

31 NEGLECTED ANIMALS NOW SAFE

On March 22, 2023, 19 cats and 3 dogs arrived at our sanctuary in very poor condition. Our team responded on-scene in central Washington to a hoarding and neglect case to bring these animals to safety.

40 DOGS RESCUED FROM OVERRUN BREEDER

Our Investigations & Rescue Team responded on-scene to a large rescue at an overrun breeding situation in eastern Washington state. We safely rescued 40 English Labradors.

Shop for the Animals

Every purchase benefits the rescued animals and supports all of our work to end animal cruelty.

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Kindness for All Tee

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Land Acknowledgement

Pasado’s Safe Haven is on the lands of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla territories. We honor the traditional caretakers who have looked after these lands and the animals who call it home since time immemorial. Pasado’s always was and always will be on Native land.

Changing laws to protect animals:

2026 legislative Session

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Sanctuary Tour

2026 Legislative Recap: Expanding Care for Animals

A Quick Rescue for Abandoned Cats

Investigation & Rescue

Sanctuary

Pet Services

Education

Advocacy

Report Animal Cruelty

Action alerts

Volunteer

Adopt a pet

Get the facts

Billions of animals suffer every single year

Rescue stories

LARGE-SCALE RESCUE INVOLVING 200 CATS

Rescue stories

CHEYENNE’S STORY: THROWN FROM A CAR

Rescue stories

31 NEGLECTED ANIMALS NOW SAFE

Rescue stories

40 DOGS RESCUED FROM OVERRUN BREEDER

Sanctuary Chef Cookbook

Kindness for All Tee

Be Kind Tote

Classic Baseball Tee

Join Our Fight To End Animal Cruelty