Adopt, Don’t Shop!
We are a small, but mighty animal shelter, proudly operating as a boutique, brick and mortar facility in Burien. As a non-profit, our approach differs from larger King County shelters, allowing us to focus on our unique mission. Despite limited resources and funding constraints, we remain steadfast in our commitment to being a no-kill shelter. Our priority is the safety, happiness, and health of the animals in our care as they await their forever homes.
With a remarkable 65% return-to-owner (RTO) rate, we handle over 1,000 animal intakes each year. For those animals that are not reunited with their owners, we tirelessly seek loving forever homes, providing them with a second chance at a happy life. Your support is vital to helping us continue this mission and make a meaningful difference for the animals who depend on us.
Our Impact
3
communities served
C.A.R.E.S. is the Animal Care & Control authority for the city of Burien, Washington and emergency sheltering services for Federal Way and Des Moines. Our primary concerns are public safety, the health and welfare of domestic animals, and enforcing the relevant laws and ordinances of Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, King County, and Washington State.
13+
Years Serving communities
C.A.R.E.S. was formed in 2011 by a group of local residents and business owners who wanted to reduce the dangers and nuisances caused by irresponsible pet ownership, and to protect pets from abuse, neglect and homelessness.
1000+
Thousand animals per year
C.A.R.E.S., a no-kill community animal shelter, provides care for over 1,000 stray animals each year and facilitates the adoption of unclaimed pets into loving homes.