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CARES is a small but mighty, locally operated nonprofit animal shelter based in Burien. We are independent and not part of King County or another regional shelter system.

We provide animal-control and sheltering services for Burien and Des Moines, along with emergency sheltering services for Federal Way. We are proud to be a no-kill shelter and honored to receive annual recognition for that commitment from Best Friends Animal Society.

Each year, CARES serves more than 1,200 animals and maintains an approximately 65% return-to-owner rate. Animals who are not reunited with their families receive individualized care while awaiting an appropriate adoptive home.

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communities served

C.A.R.E.S. provides animal-control and sheltering services for Burien and Des Moines and sheltering services for Federal Way. Our work centers on public safety, animal welfare, reunification, shelter care, and adoption. 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.

14+

Years helping animals

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.

1200+

animals helped per year

C.A.R.E.S., a no-kill community animal shelter, provides care for over 1,200 stray animals each year and facilitates the adoption of unclaimed pets into loving homes.