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Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) continues to be overwhelmed with the number of animals at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent. Pet adopters and foster homes are urgently needed to address overcrowding at the shelter.

“All of our dog kennels are full, and in fact we’re ‘double bunking’ some of the smaller dogs to make room,” said Tim Anderson, interim manager at RASKC. “Our cat condos are also overflowing, with peak kitten season still to come.”

All this month, adopters can take home a cat or kitten for just $30 – the cost of a King County pet license. Fees for many dogs have also been reduced to $30. All pets adopted from RASKC are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped. They also come with 30 days of opt-in pet health insurance from Trupanion. Profiles of all the adoptable pets are online at kingcounty.gov/AdoptAPet. Prospective adopters can also stop by the Pet Adoption Center weekdays from noon to 5 p.m. and weekends noon to 4 p.m. The shelter is located at 21615 64th Ave. S. in Kent. Read more.