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The Furry 5K raises money for the Help the Animals Fund (HTAF), which provides veterinary care and supplies for sick, injured or abused orphaned shelter animals.

The Seattle Animal Shelter takes in nearly 6,000 animals annually. Of those, many receive the lifesaving care they need thanks to the generous donations of individuals and companies.

The HTAF is an integral part of saving lives – with annual veterinary expenses of approximately $100,000, every dollar raised counts!

Seattle Animal Shelter's Story

The Seattle Animal Shelter was founded in 1972 to protect public safety and enforce all animal-related ordinances for the City of Seattle. In addition to our primary role, we care for the abandoned, abused and orphaned animals of Seattle. To fulfill our dual missions, we provide eight core services:

Enforce animal-related ordinances
Investigate animal cruelty, neglect and abuse
License all cats, dogs, potbellied pigs and pygmy goats
Educate citizens about responsible pet ownership
Care for the city’s lost and unwanted animals
Reunite lost animals with their owners
Adopt orphaned animals to suitable homes
Administer a low-cost spay and neuter clinic

Donors and Comments

tracee fullum gave 5/3/2013