9 Reputable Dog Rescues in King County, Washington (Their Adoption Fees)

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The Best Dog Rescues in King County

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year.

Even though 2 million dogs are adopted every year, approximately 390,000 shelter dogs are still euthanized every year. Sad.

You can help dogs that end up in shelters/rescues by adopting these dogs.

We have researched and compiled a list of the best dog rescues in your area.

We should mention that our list is not exhaustive because any non-profit organization that takes dogs off the streets and offers dogs second chances deserves to be on our list. However, we do not have the space to include everyone.

If you know of any reputable dog rescue that we have not included on our list, please drop the name of the rescue in our comment section below.

Note that the animal rescues listed in this article did not pay us to include them in the list. We did our research without bias.

As a disclaimer, we will like to advise you to do your due diligence before working with any of the listed dog rescue organizations.

Also, always conduct your research and consult with specialists in your region before making any pet-related decisions.

If you think that rescuing a dog is not for you, and you want to buy a puppy instead, see our article on how much dogs of different breeds cost. Also, see our list of reputable dog breeders in different US states here.

See other dog rescues in the state of Washington here.

See other dog rescues in other states here.

  1. Rescue Every Dog

    2. Best Dog Rescues in Seattle

  2. Puget Sound Rescue

    3. Best Dog Rescues in Seattle

  3. Washington German Shepherd Rescue

    4. Best Dog Rescues in Seattle

    The Mission Statement of Washington German Shepherd Rescue: “Washington German Shepherd Rescue is an organization serving Washington state and the greater Pacific Northwest region. We are committed to find loving homes for surrendered, abandoned and neglected German Shepherd dogs and puppies. We hope to ease the problem of population overflow occurring in many of our shelters, today. WGSR educates the individual on the importance of sterilizing pets and providing superior care.”

  4. Saving Great Animals WA

    5. The Mission Statement of Saving Great Animals WA: “For the most accurate and up to date list of our available dogs, please visit our website directly at www.savinggreatanimals.org. 

    Saving Great Animals is a match-making rescue and not a shelter. We work individually to matching the right dog to the right home. We`ve had 8500 adoptions so far, and we would love to help you find your pet!

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  5. WAMAL WA Alaskan Malamute Adoption League

  6. Smidget Rescue

    7. The Mission Statement of Smidget Rescue: “We are not a shelter nor open to the public. Our dogs are in foster care around the Puget Sound.  Dogs can be met at our weekly adoption events or by private appointment.

    Please visit this link for our upcoming events…  

    https://www.facebook.com/SmidgetRescue/events 

    If the dog is showing adoptable on our page, it means we are still accepting applications and it is available. 

    Lately, our dogs are adopting so fast that many of them never make the Petfinder page. If you”

  7. Royal Hounds Greyhound Adoption

    8. The Mission Statement of Royal Hounds Greyhound Adoption: “A New group of greyhounds are arriving January 26, 2019.

    We facilitate the placement and adoption process of ex-racing Greyhounds and those bred for the racing industry.

    We value compassion and respect for people and animals. We value the humane treatment of greyhounds before, during and after their use by the racing industry. We advocate education on the importance of responsible pet ownership. We believe every greyhound deserves life as a beloved pet.

    Royal Hounds is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, tax exempt organization comprised soley of volunteers who give graciously of their time and love to this noble breed with the common goal of finding secure and loving homes for the many ex-racing and retired Hounds that grace us with their presence.”

  8. Charlie`s Foundation

    9. The Mission Statement of Charlie`s Foundation: “Our mission is…..

    Charlie`s Foundation is a 501c3 not-for-profit charitable organization. We strongly believe and will strive to improve the quality of life for senior dogs left behind in shelters and in dire need of care and compassion in their golden years. We also believe in strong and ethical partner relationships, to include an all foster based rescue. We will strive to help educate owners who feel a shelter may be their only resource available for their senior companion. Most importantly to be their advocate for spay and neuter programs and to help owners in need find low cost programs.

    Their reality is…..

    Seniors are often deemed less adoptable and when shelters need space they are the first ones to be put-to-sleep. They often languish in the shelter system not understanding where they are and quickly shut down when they realize they will never see their beloved owners again. Most are in dire need of medical care and crave the simplest of human interaction. Most only receive the interaction they longed for when they are removed from their kennel once their time has run out. This is the most heart wrenching of realities knowing that the interaction only comes at the expense of ending their lives that fateful day.

    Our Promise is…..

    To rescue and improve the quality of life for senior dogs. To be an advocate for spay and neuter programs and to help owners in need find low cost programs. To provide the best medical care, or in some cases the strength to compassionately let them cross over to The Rainbow Bridge.
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  9. Dog Gone Seattle

    10. The Mission Statement of Dog Gone Seattle: “Dog Gone Seattle is a Washington based non-profit organization dedicated to saving homless dogs in high kill shelters in Washington and beyond through rescue, foster, and adoption. We are a foster-based organization, and our rescue is 100% funded through adoption fees and donations. We believe every dog deserves a chance at a forever home, and we aim to make a difference in the lives of these deserving animals, one dog at a time! 

    Our motto is Rescue, Respect, Repeat.

    How we RESCUE: We save dogs from high kill shelters in Washington and beyond. Many of our dogs come from California and Texas, where very adoptable dogs are given just days in overcrowded shelters before being euthanized. We bring them to safety and place them in a loving foster home.”

    Dog Gone Seattle is a no-kill shelter.