Meet Hero!
Available for adoption at Greyhound Pets Inc
Click HERE to view Hero's KIRO 7 debut! 

Other Available #WhyNotMePets

Pippin, 2 yrs., Male

Adopt me at Whitman County Humane Society

  • My name is Pippin, I was found as a puppy wandering the streets, not knowing where my next meal is coming from. My new person saw that I was anxious about guarding my food and worked on trust, and I got so much better! But when they moved in with people I didn't know and trust, I couldn't adjust.
  • At the shelter, I have made so much progress in such a short time. I can now eat out of a hand, or out of a bowl with someone I trust petting me! I am finally becoming the good boy I always knew I was, I was just scared at first. 
  • I want my new people to understand I'm anxious, but I still have so much love to give! I love tug-o-war with rope toys, walks, and especially peanut butter!! With the right people and training regimen, I will thrive in my new home. 
Rocket, 5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at SCRAPS 
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  • Hello I’m Rocket! I am an intelligent adventure pup looking for the perfect person to be a sidekick for. I love hiking, jogging, and a good structured routine.  
  • I can be a bit cat-like and aloof at first, but once you give me space to relax I will follow you around like an adorable bunny-eared shadow!  
  • I hurt my neck a while back, so I don’t like quick movements towards that area. Because of this, I would be happiest in a home with no kids or other dogs, but I haven’t been reactive towards dogs. I did 6 weeks of training in prep for my new home, so don’t wait, inquire about adopting me today! ​
Ryder, 10 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)
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  • Hi I'm Ryder! I'm a pretty easy going friendly dude, looking for some nice people to lean against so I can have all the pets and scritches!
  • I might be a little older, but my health is in tip top and I still love to walk and hike! 
  • I love a good chase so no kitties in my new home please! In my previous home I was often beat up by several small dogs, so only friendly pups in my new home, I don't like being bullied! 
Randy, 10 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)
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  • Hey I'm Randy, I might be an older dude but I'm super strong, smart, and healthy so you better be ready for lots of exploring! I was surrendered because I wasn't getting the care or exercise I need, so I really want an active and loving home.
  • I am bilingual, I know my commands in German and English, I love to show off! I can get along with other dogs but I am really big and pushy so I need to be supervised. 
  • I love being part of a family so much, I know if you take me home I will help you become a happier and healthier version of yourself! 
​Ms. Hannah, 6.5 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)
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  • Hiya I’m Hannah, I’m an astute bundle of fluff looking for a dog savvy companion to take me home! 
  • I am super smart and have the habit of testing my parents, so they need to be dog savvy and a strong but loving pack leader to me. 
  • I have a diva streak, so I would do best as an only pet. I promise I'm a really good companion, I love to netflix and chill just as much as I love to hike, but most of all, I love cheese!! 
​Chunk, 12 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue


  • Hi there, I’m Chunk! I got pretty lucky when Forgotten Dogs Rescue swooped in to provide me with the care I needed and wasn’t getting in my first home, now I just need a little more luck to find my forever home! 
  • I’ve been told I’m pretty healthy for an older gentleman. My bloodwork is normal, and I’m still pretty active. Like many pitties, I do have allergies which really affected my ears over time without treatment, I’m okay right now but my new parents will just have to check them every once in a while and treat them as needed! 
  • I can’t live with other dogs or cats, but I LOVE kids, they just need to be old enough to recognize I need gentle pets on my old bones. I hope I find a family I fit into that can give me all the things I need, as I lived so long without them. 
Harvey, 4 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at SpokAnimal 


  • Howdy, I’m Harvey! I can be a bit sassy, so make sure you are cat savvy before trying to adopt me! 
  • I was declawed by my first people, and it really hurt. I do still trust people, but you have to prove to me that you are worthy of my love first! 
  • I want a cat-free home but I have lived with dogs in the past, if your dog knows how to treat a cat nicely we could get along. I can go to a home with kids, as long as they are old enough to know how to treat me respectfully! 
Zoe, 4 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at SpokAnimal

  • Hi, I’m Zoe, I may be young but I’ve already escaped euthanasia, learned to trust (deserving) humans again after being declawed, and fell in love with wet food after developing stomatitis (mouth inflammation, managed by steroids)  
  • I am SO excited to be in a home again, I’m tired of waiting for my people. After my sad beginning, I want a really happy ending!  
  • I can be shy at first, and I don’t love having my paws touched, but I LOVE ear scritches and napping in warm fluffy blankies! 
Hero, 3.5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Greyhound Pets Inc

  • Hey there! I’m Hero, I used to be a racer in Florida but now I’m looking to live the good life as somebody’s pet!  
  • I hurt my toe while racing and had to have it amputated, so I like walks that are short and sweet! 
  • Like my greyhound friends, I love leaning on people and getting lots of affection. I’m super upbeat and I love hanging out with my people. I love my fellow greyhounds, but small dogs and cats might not get along with me. 
Pickles, 10 yrs., Male

Adopt me at Pasado's Safehaven
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  • Hi I'm Pickles! I was rescued from a hoarding situation with my best buddy Soy, unfortunately he passed away and I'm doing alright but I would love a home after all these scary big changes.  
  • I was really shy at first but after watching my kitty friends getting attention I have learned how great pets and scritches are! 
  • I definitely want a home with other kitties that can help me get out of my shell, so if you are looking for a kitty siblings to your resident cats contact Pasado's about me asap!! 
Jupiter, 13 yrs., Male

Adopt me at Pasado's Safehaven
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  • Hello! I’m Jupiter, I was found as a sick stray kitty but now I’m feeling much better (with the help of my inhaler!). I am FIV+ but I can live a normal happy life just like any cat! 
  • I love my people, I am a little older so I love just hanging out in a lap or a sunbeam, but I also still love to play with toys!  
  • I love hanging with my kitty pals at Pasado's, so I might want a feline friend in my new home. 
Sasha, 5 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Purrfect Pals

  • I want to be the queen of your kingdom, no other animal roomies please! 
  • I can get overstimulated sometimes, so I need a cat savvy owner who is good at reading body language, and home with no children would be best for me.
  • I am super smart and love my clicker training at Purrfect Pals! I would love a home where I get to play a bunch 
Ronnie, 7 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane

  • I am a big teddy bear, other dogs and even cats really scare me, so I want to be an only child. 
  • I am very active so I will need a family who has time and energy to keep me entertained and exercised. 
  • I want to live somewhere rural and relaxing, where passing cars won't scare me as they zoom by.
Liefde, 1 yr., Male

Adopt me at Whitman County Humane Society

  • Hi Hi Hiii!!! I am Liefde, I was abandoned by my family, but I still know and trust that humans are good creatures with lots of love to shower me with!!
  • I am FULL of personality, and I'm always running low on pets and cuddles so get over here and rub my tummy!
  • I am FeLV+, so make sure I always stay inside and you bring me to the vet if I catch a cold. Although I LOVE other kitties, I can only live with other FeLV+ cats so I don't get anyone sick. I still have SO much love to give, and I promise to be your bestest friend for however long I have with you! 
Honey Bear, 1 yr., Female
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Adopt me at Kitsap Humane Society 


  • Hey there, I’m Honey Bear! I used to be a stray pup, but ever since I got to the shelter I have really been loving this whole affection thing, humans are the best! 
  • I didn’t grow up in a house, so I’m still trying to get the hang of living in a home, but I know with the right family I will blossom! 
  • I am a true hound dog, which means I need a cat free home, but that also means I am super playful and love to go on adventures! 
Arya, 1.5 yrs., Female

Adopt me at Whitman County Humane Society

  • Hi! My name is Arya, I am a curious gal who might play it cool at first, but once I get to know you I am super affectionate and snuggly! 
  • I wasn't thriving in the shelter environment, but I’m on meds that help me relax which I may or may not need long term once I’m adopted. 
  • I am the best of both worlds, I love to explore and play but I also like to laze about and curl up with you for a nap. ​
Bunny, 2 yrs., Female

Adopt me at Seattle Area Feline Rescue
  • I get my name from my stubby bunny tail and the way I hop around the room chasing after my favorite toys! 
  • I am very active and playful, I will be a very interactive member of my new family 
  • I want to be the only pet in the household, I am a queen and deserve to be treated as such!! 
Your Highness Gracie, 10 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane

  • Your Highness Gracie here, I am looking for a new kingdom to kindly reign over!
  • I will purr and chirp at you to ask for love, and if I really love you I might even flop over on top of you!
  • It might take me a little bit of time for me to warm up to you, but once I do you will love to nap with me and laugh while watching me toss my toys!
Louie , 3 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Kitsap Humane Society 

  • I was returned to Kitsap Humane when my owner was deployed over seas and couldn't take me along, I can be a bit anxious meeting new people but I really want to be a part of a family again. 
  • I am very active, I love to play fetch and go on runs. I want a home with a private back yard so I can get my zoomies out without being annoyed by other dogs. 
  • I don't like other dogs, and I don't like cats, sometimes I don't even like human men, but if you help me work through some of my anxiety, you will have a beautiful and adventurous doggie pal for life!
​Max, 5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at KARE

  • I am in desperate need of some help, a foster home or a forever home would be life changing for me. My mama abandoned me and I am currently living in a crate inside a trailer. Please contact FOSTERS@NWKARE.ORG ​if you can help foster me!
  • I have SO much energy because I am all cooped up, I can be a bit overwhelming to other dogs but I am super friendly, I could be really good buds with the right dog. 
  • I am a very sweet and sensitive soul, while I can be goofy and crazy I am very in tune with my humans emotions and I have a very comforting presence
Daisy, 1.5 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Benton Franklin Humane Society 

  • I was found as a stray by my first person, they took care of me and taught me how great living with people can be, we lived happily together for a year! Unfortunately they were unable to care for me any longer, and that's how I ended up at the shelter.
  • I lived with male and female dogs as well as male cats and we all got a long, but so far at the shelter I have been picky about my friends. 
  • I can't wait to find a new home and new people to love! 
Hoobert, 2.5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Benton Franklin Humane Society 

  • I was found as a stray but I really look forward to this whole 'furever home' thing everyone keeps telling me about!
  • I like some dogs, and I could live with human siblings as long as they know how to be respectful to animals. 
  • I LOVE to play ball, it's my passion! I can't wait to find a family who will throw the ball for me until we are both ready for a nap and a cuddle. 
Troy, 3 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Greyhound Pets Inc

  • I am a retired racer, and I'm looking for a gentle and respectful family to take me in and show me how great it can be to be someone's pet! 
  • I am one of those animals who will make you put a little work in to win me over, but once you do you will feel so special when I pick you to lean on and come up to you to say hello! 
  • I broke my leg while I was racing and it still hurts a little, so I'm on some pain medication to help me be my best self! 
Hank, 1.5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Grant County Animal Outreach

  • I am housebroken, I do well with most other dogs, and have done well with indoor cats 
  • I have been adopted and returned many times, but it's not my fault. So far, nobody has really understood me. I was found as a stray so I didn't have a lot of discipline as a puppy, and I'm a hound!  
  • I'm looking for someone who really gets me, someone who is patient and kind, and who will give me a job so I have somewhere positive to spend my energy! 
​Lala, 2 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane

  • One of the BEST things about me is the very reason I've been waiting 6 months for my #fureverhome, I LOVE people SO much. Sometimes, it's really hard for me to be alone. Everyone has anxiety sometimes, I know I still deserve a family of my own.
  • I'm looking for a cozy home where I can nap while you work, snuggle with you when you need a break, and play together in a fenced yard.
  • I want to be your one and only, so we can spend time together building my confidence back up!
​Drifter, 5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Wags to Riches 

  • I've had a rough life, I was found as a stray and adopted. I was soo happy to finally have a family, I was very loyal and protective of them, but they thought my personality clashed to much with their household and I was surrendered back to the shelter 
  • I love to play fetch and I'm a graduate of TWO training programs, so I'm super smart!
  • I'm clever, active, and ready for an active PNW home! 
​Bruno, 4 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane

  • I'm a classic pittie boy; handsome, athletic, and loving.
  • I like to make my friends at Seattle Humane smile with my excited wiggly beefy body, powerful tail wags, and charming smile! 
  • I'm recovering from surgery, so I need a family who can support me while I regain my health. Soon I'll be all better, and I can go back to doing my favorite thing - chasing tennis balls! 
​Fancy, 7 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue

  • I'm a happy wiggly girl who loves car rides and meeting new friends! 
  • I have some stiffness in my spine so I'm pretty low activity, I just want to snuggle and help you run errands!
  • In my ideal home I would be the only animal baby, but I would love some human siblings.
Kenzie, 6 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue 

  • Can you say Pocket Pittie? I'm only 40 pounds but I have all the squiggly wiggly love energy of a full sized pitbull!!  
  • I am a bit stubborn and sassy like lots of pitties, but if you show me love I'll show you my excellent snuggle skills by wrapping myself in a warm blanket burrito.  
  • I can go home with a dog friend as long as my new family understands I can be a bit of a bossy-pants sometimes! ​

Cherokee, 5 yrs., Female
Adopt me at Wags to Riches Animal Rescue

  • At only 5 years young, I've got tons of time to have a wonderful life with you!
  • I'm active and enjoy getting out and about on leash, playing with my toys, showing off my smarts,  and love when it snows - oh so fun!
  • I'm looking to be the only child in the house to get all the lovin’—no other pets or smaller kids please!
  • I tend to enjoy women over men but the right guy could win me over. Come meet me and see if we're a good fit! 

Lily, 3 yrs., Female
Adopt me at Seattle Dogs Homeless Program

  • I'm a stylish girl looking for a cozy home to call mine with a mom of my very own!
  • Other dogs are welcome, as are cats, but I'd prefer no kids (I want to be the spoiled princess I deserve to be!).
  • I'm ready to give my heart to you, so I hope you can spend a lot of time with me - I'm tons of fun and eager to play! 

Frannie & Jeager, 8 1/2 yrs. Female & 3 yrs. Male
Adopt us at Grant County Animal Outreach

  • We're an irresistible, unique, fun-loving, and comical playful pair! We are excited to meet you and show you that two can be double the love and double the fun!
  • Everyone knows that Jeager's quite the regal, ladies man, but I, Frannie, have stolen his heart! We're a pair now and help each other out. We enjoy being pet and playing games!
  • Our ideal home would be: cat and other dog-free (you'll have 2 of us, so why need more!) and be filled with lots of love and playtime! 

Moses, 4 yrs., Male
​Adopt me at Yakima Humane Society

  • If you're looking for a sweet and chatty family guy, look no further!
  • I'm loved by all - yes, even the mailman! - and I love everyone back, especially when they have treats!
  • I'm healin’ up from a pelvic injury so I've got a silly sit, which just adds to my character.
  • I'm a pro at leash walks & car rides, and I do best with other mellow pups, a fenced yard and no small kids. 
Thank you to our partners at Healthy Paws Pet Insurance for highlighting a #WhyNotMePet in their weekly blog!

Thank you to KIRO City Dog Magazine and Seattle Dog Spot  for partnering to provide a weekly spotlight for a #WhyNotMePet!

Photography Credits: Thank you to Dirtie Dog Photography  Julie Austin Photography, SixLegged Photography and Jennifer Wollman Photography for taking some amazing photographs of our #WhyNotMePets

Thank you to the participating rescues/ shelters for providing images and to their photographers for allowing us to use their images for the #WhyNotMePets campaign: K.A. Moore Photography, Svetlana Popova, Renewed Light Photography, Precious Paw Photography, Julie Austin Photography, J. Devine Photography, Erika Smith Photography
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