A place to start, close to home
Adopt a dog or cat in Washington.
Get to know pets looking for a home, and the people who can tell you more about them. Start with one of these local searches or search from your own city.
Find pets around these cities
These pages show listings within 25 miles of each city. They’re starting points, not a complete directory of Washington’s adoptable pets.
Dogs for adoption near Seattle, WA
Meet the dogs →TacomaDogs for adoption near Tacoma, WA
Meet the dogs →BellinghamCats for adoption near Bellingham, WA
Meet the cats →Some search areas overlap. A listing may use the organization’s location rather than the pet’s current home. Confirm where a meeting would take place.
Search another city or ZIP codeWhat adopting in Washington can involve
A pet may be at a shelter, in foster care or with an owner while a new home is found. The organization publishing a listing may not be the person caring for the pet. Follow each profile’s contact instructions and ask who handles the adoption.
Before arranging a visit, confirm availability, location, application steps and what the fee includes. Check your housing rules and ask the relevant local authority about pet licensing for your address.
How listings work on MeetYourRescueMake room for the right questions
What does a normal day look like for this pet? What is known about living with other animals? Bring a few questions and a realistic picture of your own routine.