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Animal shelters and pet adoption in Seattle, mapped by Jumper

Every animal shelter OpenStreetMap knows about near central Seattle, Washington, with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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The 7 mapped animal shelters and rescues in Seattle

Sorted by distance from central Seattle. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  1. 1

    Emerald City Pet Rescue

    3 mi
    Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00 ยท Su 12:00-17:00
    3422 Harbor Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98126
    Directions
  2. 2

    Seattle Animal Shelter

    3 mi
    2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119
    Directions Website
  3. Top pick nearby 3

    Seattle Humane

    8 mi
    09:00-17:00
    13212 Southeast Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005
    Directions Call Website
  4. 4

    PAWS

    10 mi
    4688 Lynwood Center Road Northeast, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
    Directions Website
  5. 5

    Happy Hooves Sanctuary

    10.2 mi
    North Madison Avenue Northeast, Bainbridge Island, Washington
    Directions Website
  6. 6

    Seattle Area Feline Rescue

    11.9 mi
    20226 Ballinger Way Northeast, Shoreline, WA 98155
    Directions Website
  7. 7

    Sammamish Animal Sanctuary

    12.2 mi
    16515 Southeast May Valley Road, Renton, WA 98059
    Directions Website

Trip prep for Seattle weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • August averages 77.6°F highs in Seattle: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Plan the ride home. A newly adopted pet is stressed and temperature-sensitive; bring a carrier or seatbelt harness and make it a calm, direct trip.

Seattle animal shelter questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 7 animal shelters and rescues within about 12 miles of central Seattle. The closest to the city center is Emerald City Pet Rescue, about 3 miles out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
Seattle's hottest month is August with average highs of 77.6 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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