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ANIMAL POISON CONTROL
  • Animal Poison Control FAQ
  • Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
  • People Foods To Avoid Feeding Your Pet
  • How Can I Check To See If My Pet Food Has Been Recalled?

STEPS TO TAKE IN AN EMERGENCY
First, if you're unsure whether your pet’s medical situation is an emergency, here are some symptoms that may signal a medical emergency:
  • Pale or discolored gums
  • Rapid breathing and restlessness
  • Weak or rapid pulse
  • Change in body temperature
  • Difficulty standing
  • Apparent paralysis
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Excessive bleeding
If your pet is severely injured, he or she may become aggressive.  It’s important to approach the animal cautiously.  If you are able to safely lift him or her, do so by supporting the neck and back in case the animal has suffered any spinal injuries. It is usually a good idea to have a friend or family member contact the nearest emergency clinic while you are transporting the pet to that facility.

SPAY AND NEUTER
  • Low cost spay and neuter programs - with interactive map finder
  • Q&A about spaying and neutering

BEHAVIOR AND AGGRESSION ISSUES
  • ​​Aggression in Cats
  • Aggression Between Cats in Your Household​​
  • Behavior Problems in Older Cats
  • Destructive Scratching​
  • Litter Box Problems​
  • Urine Marking in Cats​
  • Meowing and Yowling​​
INTRODUCTIONS​​
  • Preparing Your Cat for a New Baby

CARING FOR YOUR CAT​
  • Grooming Your Cat
  • Cat Nutrition Tips
  • Planning For Your Pet's Future
  • End of Life Care​

DECLAWING INFORMATION
Whisker City is strongly opposed to declawing cats. When you declaw a cat, you physically remove the nail and a part of his/her toes. It involves a very painful surgery and recovery period that alters the alignment of your cats spine. Some cats’ personalities and behaviors change as a result of this painful surgery. Cats who don’t have their primary method of defense, their claws, tend to bite when feeling threatened. After surgery, they often find it painful to use a litter box and grow accustomed to urinating and defecating directly on the floor. Declawing your cat is consistent with amputation and should never be done. Scratching is an innate behavior and should be addressed by providing your cat with the proper equipment and place to scratch as well as plenty of play and exercise.
  • ASPCA: On Declawing Cats​
  • HSUS: Declawing Cats
  • The Paw Project: Frequently Asked Questions​

REPORTING ANIMAL ABUSE OR NEGLECT
Animal cruelty is NEVER acceptable. Animals are silent victims - be their voice. When animals suffer in silence the status quo perseveres. You can be an agent of change by digging deeper and understanding the issues that animals face locally, across the United States and around the world.

If you witness animal cruelty in progress, call 911.


Call the Pasado’s Safe Haven cruelty investigator (360-793-9393 ext 102) if you need any help with reporting crimes to animal control or law enforcement.  If you suspect that abuse is going on, the most important action you can take is to report the cruelty to your local law enforcement agency:
  • King County, 206-296-PETS (7387)
  • Snohomish County, 425-388-0888
  • Kitsap County, 360-692-6977

Many cities operate their own Animal Control. If you live in these areas, please contact them directly:
  • Algona/Bonney Lake/Edgewood/Milton/Pacific/Puyallup/Sumner, 253-299-PETS (7387)
  • Bothell, 425-486-1254
  • Brier, 425-775-5452
  • Burien, 206-870-8471
  • Des Moines, 206-870-6549
  • Edmonds, 425-701-0205
  • Everett, 425-257-6000
  • Lynnwood, 425-744-6982
  • Mountlake Terrace, 425-744-6256
  • Mukilteo, 425-353-8222
  • Normandy Park, 206-248-7600
  • Renton, 425-430-7550
  • Seattle, 206-386-PETS (7387)
  • Tacoma, 253-627-PETS (7387)

LOCAL RESOURCES

Alex the Cat Groomer
​206-714-2539

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Seattle Animal Control
206-386-PETS (7387)


PAWS - Progressive Animal Welfare Society
425-787-2500

Everett Animal Shelter
425-257-6000


Regional Animal Services of King County
206-296-PETS (7387)

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Resting Waters 
Seattle's Pet Funeral Home - true compassion and care for your departed companion through a gentle and environmentally responsible water process.  


Animal Law Offices of Adam P. Karp
Legal Services
114 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 425
Bellingham, WA  98225
360-738-7273





ONLINE RESOURCES

ASPCA

Humane Society of the United States

Animal Legal Defense Fund

American Humane Association

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