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At Regional Animal Services of King County, we serve with the goal to maximize lifesaving efforts for stray and abused animals by providing shelter, spay and neuter services, extraordinary vet care, spreading awareness around responsible pet ownership, and so much more. We are thankful for the many animal lovers across our region who give generously to help us help even more pets. Jump to Wish Lists

Give online here

You can give financial gifts online using a credit or debit card. Your donation can be designated for any one of four funds:

  • Pet Benefit Bequest Fund: An overall donation account that may be used for any program, service or purchase that benefits the animals including, but not limited to, facility improvements, services for hard-to-place animals, or any of the services outlined in the Spay/Neuter, Angel, or Animal Retention funds.
  • Angel Fund: Donations may be used to provide shelter and/or veterinary care for abused animals or pay for medical care associated with rehabilitating sick and injured animals through our Foster Care Program.
  • Animal Retention Fund: Donations may be used for such activities as developing public education videos, advertisements, classes, or other programs that promote responsible pet ownership or provide tools for correcting animal behavior.
  • Spay and Neuter Fund: Donations may be used to pay or offset the cost of spaying and neutering of pets, promote public awareness about the benefits and importance of spaying and neutering, or to purchase new spay and neuter equipment that may not otherwise be obtained.

Since these funds were created, RASKC has been able to save thousands of homeless animals in part due to your contributions - we thank you for your support!

To ensure your donation goes to the fund of your choice, make sure to clearly state your fund preference. Any undesignated donations are earmarked for the Pet Benefit Bequest Fund. Charitable contributions to governmental entities are tax deductible under section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code if made for a public purpose. Download the Governmental Information Letter.

In-Kind Gifts - Wish Lists

While great animals await their permanent homes, there are items they could use to support their stay with us at the Pet Adoption Center. Toys or pet-related items can be found below or in this downloadable wish list. We also have an Amazon Wish List for dogs and cats and an Amazon Wish List for rabbits where you can purchase items and have them shipped directly to us. All of these donations go a long way to ensure that adoptable pets have a more comfortable stay with us.

For Cats

  • Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat brand Ultra Clumping Litter
  • Tidy Cats brand non-clumping clay litter
  • The First Years brand Infant and Baby Toy
  • Canned cat food (preferably three-ounce pop-top cans of Sheba or Fancy Feast brand paté)
  • Yards of fleece for making cat blankets (or make your own to donate)
  • KMR brand kitten milk replacer
  • Snuggle Safe brand microwaveable warming discs
  • Smart Pet brand behavioral aid for orphan kittens
  • Gerber brand meat baby food in jars (no onion powder)
  • Canned plain pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • Cat toys
  • Ping pong balls
  • Scratching posts
  • Stretch and Scratch brand cat kennel scratching pads
  • Plastic cat carriers (new or gently used)

For Dogs

  • Durable/powerful chewer dog toys (such as Goughnuts)
  • Large and extra large size Kongs (for extreme chewers)
  • Weiss Walkie brand no-pull dog leashes (any color, size L)
  • Natural Balance brand dog food rolls (Lamb and Chicken Formula)
  • Fleece blankets
  • Kuranda brand dog beds
  • Esbilac brand puppy milk replacer
  • Easy-Walk brand harnesses (sizes M, M/L, L)
  • Canned paté-style dog food
  • Exercise pens
  • Soft dog training treats
  • Stuffed dog toys (large)
  • Squeaky dog toys (large, for tough chewers)
  • Crinkle dog toys (large)
  • Lamb Chop soft dog toy
  • "Pupsicle" freezable dog treat dispenser

Other items

  • Pill pockets for dogs and cats (various sizes and flavors)
  • Small animal bedding (without shavings or cedar)
  • Pet supply store gift cards
  • Animal nursing bottles
  • Heated pet beds and bed warmers
  • Slow feeding bowls and interactive feeding toys (dogs and cats)
  • Heated pet bowls and buckets
  • Duct tape
  • Knee pads (for our volunteers)
  • Bales of pine shavings for livestock

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Your donation is deposited into any combination of the four funds that you designated on the eDonation website. The funds are accessed for programs or purchases that are within the parameters of the fund and are released upon the County Executive's request and appropriation approval by the King County Council.

Our eDonation system accepts credit and debit cards from Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

Yes. You will receive a confirmation email that acknowledges your donation that includes your name, date and time of the donation, the amount you donated into each of the funds and a transaction number for reference.

No, they will not. If you would like to notify them of your donation, you can provide them with a copy of your email confirmation if you wish.

Regional Animal Services of King County is an agency within King County government, which is a tax-exempt organization. While we are not a charitable organization per se, your donation may be tax deductible. Consult with your tax advisor. Our federal tax identification number 91-6001327.

Secure, protected online donations can be made by clicking on the button at the top of this page.