Animal Shelters

Animal Shelters Near You — Give a Pet a Second Chance

Every year, millions of dogs, cats, and other animals end up in shelters across the United States — many of them healthy, loving, and eager for a forever home. Petzooie makes it easy to connect with local animal shelters so you can explore adoptable pets, volunteer your time, or donate to support the animals in your community.

Why Adopt from a Shelter?

Adopting from a shelter is one of the most rewarding decisions a person can make. You are not just gaining a companion — you are directly saving a life and making room for another animal in need. Shelter pets come in all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities. Many are already house-trained, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, which can significantly reduce your initial costs.

What to Expect When Visiting a Shelter

  • An intake process where you complete an adoption application
  • Meet-and-greet sessions with animals to find the right personality match
  • Transparent health history and behavioral assessments for each animal
  • Adoption fees that typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip
  • Post-adoption support from shelter staff

Types of Animal Shelters

Municipal (Government-Run) Shelters

These are operated by local governments and often accept all animals regardless of space. They are open-admission facilities and typically serve the widest geographic area.

Private Nonprofit Shelters

These organizations raise their own funding and often have more resources for animal enrichment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term care. Some are no-kill facilities.

Rescue Organizations

Rescues are typically foster-based and specialize in specific breeds or species. They operate without a physical shelter, placing animals in temporary homes until adoption.

Beyond Adoption: How You Can Help

  • Fostering — temporarily house animals while they await adoption
  • Volunteering — walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with events
  • Donating — food, blankets, toys, and financial contributions are always needed
  • Spreading the word — sharing adoptable animals on social media saves lives

Find Shelters on Petzooie

Browse local shelters and rescues using the search tool above. Filter by location, type of animals available, and services offered. Whether you are ready to adopt, want to volunteer, or simply want to know what is available in your area, Petzooie connects you to the resources you need.

361. Ginger's Pet Rescue

One of the largest non-profit pet rescue groups in Washington State and a 501(c)3 organization, Ginger's Pet Rescue specializes on helping Death Row Dogs.

362. Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Sunday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Resilient Hearts Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 charity organization that helps animals from all over the country find their forever homes in the Pacific Northwest.

363. True North GSD Rescue

Woman-owned, Northwest-based, and supported by donations and volunteerism. serving California, Oregon, and Washington (other states may be considered on a case by case basis).

364. William Gazecki Animal Shelter

A small group of concerned residents established The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, which has now evolved to become one of the biggest animal protection organizations in the state. Every year, we provide care for almost 10,000 animals, help thousands of lost animals find their owners, treat sick and injured shelter animals, and administer extensive, affordable spay-neuter programs.

365. PAWS Cat City (Progressive Animal Welfare Society)

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Whether home is the living room or the jungle, PAWS is about people assisting cats, dogs, and wild animals to go there and thrive. Our methods for achieving this include caring for and adopting out homeless cats and dogs, rehabilitating orphaned and injured wildlife, and educating the public to encourage humane behavior toward animals.

366. PAWS Wildlife Center (Progressive Animal Welfare Society)

Time:
  • Monday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Sunday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Whether home is the living room or the jungle, PAWS is about people assisting cats, dogs, and wild animals to go there and thrive. Our methods for achieving this include caring for and adopting out homeless cats and dogs, rehabilitating orphaned and injured wildlife, and educating the public to encourage humane behavior toward animals.

367. PAWS Companion Animal Shelter (Progressive Animal Welfare Society)

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Whether home is the living room or the jungle, PAWS is about people assisting cats, dogs, and wild animals to go there and thrive. Our methods for achieving this include caring for and adopting out homeless cats and dogs, rehabilitating orphaned and injured wildlife, and educating the public to encourage humane behavior toward animals.

368. CHEW Dog Rescue

CHEW Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer group committed to saving dogs who have been abandoned, are in danger of being put to sleep because there isn't enough room in the shelter, and other pets in need. In the ten years since CHEW was founded as a dog rescue group, we have saved and rescued 1,315 canines. To aid more dogs in need, we are constantly looking for more foster homes and money for other crucial aspects of dog rescue.

369. Meow Cat Rescue

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • Thursday01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • FridayClosed
  • Saturday12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Sunday01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

A no-kill cat shelter called MEOW Cat Rescue, also known as Mercer Island Eastside Orphans and Waifs, is situated in Kirkland, Washington, in the greater Seattle region of Western Washington.

370. Saving Great Animals

Time:
  • Monday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Dogs are the major focus of the Greater Seattle area rescue charity Saving Great Animals' pairing program. Based on breed, lifestyle, and other considerations, we strive hard to find the ideal companion for your family.