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A volunteer arranges covered pet carriers on a shelf in an animal shelter, with her back facing the camera, reflecting the dedication behind over 80,000 spay neuter surgeries performed to help control the pet population.

80,000 Spay/Neuter Surgeries Reached

September 1, 2026

The Pet Services team reached a major milestone this week: 80,000 spay and neuter surgeries for pets in our community! That’s 80,000 dogs and...

The Washington State Capitol dome in Olympia stands in the foreground, with Mount Rainier in the distance under a blue sky—a striking view as the 2026 Legislative Session approaches.

The 2026 Legislative Session is Underway

January 20, 2026

The 2026 Washington Legislative Session began this week and we are already hard at work advocating for stronger protections for animals across our...

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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