Pets

Hot dogs, foxtails, and kittens: What pet owners should know this summer

Summer is a great season for adventures with your favorite pup. The sun is shining, the lakes are glistening, the grass is only partially dead — but just like your human kids, furry members of the family need you to keep a watchful eye out for warm weather hazards. Soundside’s Libby Denkmann spoke with Dr Lauren Restis, senior veterinarian at Seattle Humane Society about what to watch out for.

It’s about to hit 90 degrees in Seattle. Here’s how to keep your pets cool

With temperatures climbing into the 90s Tuesday and Wednesday across Western Washington, it’s important to make sure your pets stay cool and healthy.

6 tips for keeping your pets safe from wildlife attacks

Coyotes and birds of prey are basically everywhere in Seattle — and they're here to stay. Here are some tips for keeping your furry friends safe from attacks.

Doggie doo-doos and don'ts. Best etiquette for dog decorum, according to experts

There are now more dogs than children in Seattle, and with all those canines sharing space, things can get tense. Soundside spoke with two dog behavior experts about how we can co-exist a little better in this increasingly dog-centric city.

Lost pet owners targeted by scammers posing as Seattle Animal Shelter

Off the Charts: Seattle's rental market is pet-friendly, except for big dogs

In a city awash in doggos (with two new dog parks coming), finding housing with your furry family members can be challenging—especially if they are large dogs.

Shelters in dog-loving Seattle are overcrowded with pups

Local shelters are experiencing a different side of Seattle’s dog obsession.

Terrance the octopus came to live with a family. Then she laid dozens of eggs

The Clifford family was as prepared as possible to welcome Terrance the octopus. But there was one thing they missed: she was pregnant. And then she laid a whole lot of eggs.