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Adopt a pet for only $30 in King County

Nov 7, 2025, 5:02 AM

King County adoptable pets...

Growlery, a 4-month-old male domestic shorthair cat, and Milo, an 8-month-old male bulldog, are both available for adoption through Regional Animal Services of King County. (Photos courtesy of Regional Animal Services of King County)

(Photos courtesy of Regional Animal Services of King County)

For those who have been waiting to adopt a pet, now is the perfect time.

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is offering $30 cat and dog adoptions until November 30, the same price as a King County pet license.

RASKC noted all cats and dogs are microchipped and up to date on vaccinations.

Adopters can also choose to get 30 days of pet health insurance from Trupanion, and dog adopters can use a credit toward training from Rover.

View adoptable pets on King County’s website

Adoptable dogs and cats can be viewed on King County’s website.

RASKC adoption hours at its center in Kent are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Adopt a pet for only $30 in King County