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Buster, 4 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane

  • ​I’m a people oriented guy who loves to hang out and get some good belly rubs and head pats.  
  • I need a special adopter, someone with no cats or kids, who can spend time with me and learn my boundaries. 
  • I’m a super affectionate and talkative hound mix, I can live with other dogs, and I can’t wait to find my new home! ​
Ford, 2 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Greyhound Pets Inc

  • Hi there! I’m handsome, curious, playful, and affectionate Ford! I’m looking for a home with no cats, where I can get comfortable and be my happy fun self. 
  • I was born with a genetic condition that affects my eyes. I would love to find a family before I lose my eyesight, so I can learn the layout of my new home and have the stability and love of a family to help me during this transition. 
  • I’m a sweet and friendly guy, and I can’t wait to go on adventures and have plenty of cuddles! ​
Professor Paws Drake, 4 years, Male

Adopt me at Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary
  • ​My name is Professor Paws Drake and I can’t wait to meet you! I love to play, I hope my new home gives me a lot of interaction and mental stimulation.  
  • I would be happiest as your only pet, I need a quiet household so I don’t get stressed. When I’m stressed I’m prone to urinary crystals, but my special diet and a serene houeshole keeps me happy and healthy! 
  • I love to cuddle in laps and stare out the window, I hope you have a nice relaxing home and will make me part of your family! ​
Indigo, 10 months, Female

Adopt me at Whitman County Humane Society

  • I’m a big bouncing ball of puppy energy! I live most of my life outside, so I could use some help learning my dog manners. 
  • I love EVERYBODY that I meet! I am super playful and affectionate, people are the best! I get so excited when I see them come my way. 
  • I don’t like cats, and I’m picky about my dog friends. Little humans would get knocked over with my crazy dance moves, so it would be best if I was your only baby! ​
Nina, 5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane​

  • Hi there, I’m Nina. I’m a really easygoing gal, I give off great calm and relaxing vibes when I’m at home. 
  • I do great on my leash when I’m walking (unless I see a bunny!) and I love to play fetch and tug. I can’t wait to play and go on adventures with you! 
  • I have a condition that causes some fecal incontinence, which my pals at Seattle Humane describe as lil' reindeer pellets on my mat some mornings. I’m on medication for my urinary incontinence and arthritis, and my foster family says I’m really very easy to manage. I take a little extra work, but I promise I’m worth the fuss!
Miss Kitty, 13 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Yakima Humane Society 
 
  • Hello! I’m a lovable and opinionate girl, I need to be the queen of your castle so no other pets or young kids please!  
  • After some patience (and wet food) I will consider penciling you in for some cuddles. Once I bond to my person, I am super affectionate! 
  • If you have the time and space to let me flourish, you wont regret it! I’m an independent girl but once I trust you I will happily become a love bug.  
Nacho, 7 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Dog Gone Seattle

  • Hey I’m Nacho! I’m a affectionate guy who loves to relax and nap around the house! 
  • I’ve spent my time in foster care learning new tricks, I even learned to run on a treadmill. Now I’m the perfect work out buddy, even in the PNW winter! 
  • I can get anxious when I’m out of his home environment, so I need a forever family with dog experience, a good yard, and no other pets.​​
Lyn Z Way, 2 yrs., Female
I DARE YOU, 2 yrs., Male
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Adopt us at Motley Zoo Animal Rescue
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  • We’re I DARE YOU and Lyn Z Way, a bonded pair of pups looking for an affectionate and patient home. Lyn Z is blind, and I DARE YOU serves as her seeing eye dog / best buddy.
  • We are both very people centric and love checking in with our people throughout the day. We want to be your only pets, but between the two of us you will have plenty of cuddles! 
  • We love to play outside and run around the yard. Someone who wants to give a pair of good sweet dogs a chance will be so happy to bring us home, we know it! 
Bo, 4 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue
  • Hello, I’m Bo! I’m a very good boy and I always try to be super sweet. Sometimes on walks I get scared of things with wheels and other dogs, but I’m making great progress with my training.  
  • I LOVE playing tug and fetch so a yard is a must for me. I would also do best as the only dog. I live with a young kiddo right now and we get along great!  
  • I can’t wait to find a family where I fit in just right, somewhere where I can get a lot of attention and keep learning how to stay calm around new people and other dogs would be perfect! 
Cheech, 5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Seattle Dogs Homeless Program
  • Hey there I’m Cheech! I’m a big sweet guy looking for a home with no other pets. I just love my humans and want them all to myself! 
  • I’m a big cuddler, my favorite thing is to just be held and snuggled.  
  • I also love walks, running, hiking, and playing with toys! I’m lots of fun, and a total sweetheart. Please give me a chance, I’ve been waiting for a home for 2 years! 
Audrey, 3 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane
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  • I have a lot of energy, I just love to go for adventures! My past family wasn't able to put in the time I needed to burn off all my energy, I hope my next family can do this for me!
  • I am spunky, inquisitive, smart, and very cuddly. 
  • I loves cookies, adventures, and casual zoomies through sprinklers and water hoses!
Mello, 8 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue

  • Whats up? I’m Mello, just a mellow guy looking for a home where I can nap and cuddle! Snuggles and belly rubs are my favorite! 
  • I want to be your only pet, but I LOVE kids! I’m a really family oriented guy. People are my whole world, sometimes it’s scary when they leave me alone. 
  • A family who can be home with me a lot and help me with my separation anxiety would be perfect. I love car rides so I’m the best errand buddy ever!​
 ​Jingle, 2 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County
  • I’m a big cuddly clown who loves to go on walks with my people, have some quick zoomies in the yard, and then run inside for snuggles on the couch!  
  • I was helped by a stranger when I was abandoned in a parking lot and had a Grand Mal seizure. I haven’t had any seizures since starting my new life at the shelter! I can also get a little crazy when I see other animals when I’m out on walks, so I’d love a trainer to help me with that. I am very eager to learn! 
  • I would do best as an only pet, but I have a BIG personality and snuggle with the force of a thousand puppers! I love to spoon, play with my toys, and be with my people. 
 ​Queen, 9 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County

  •  I am a very loving and affectionate dog, I like to hang out with my people and sit by the window to watch the world go by! I also like to go for car rides and walks! 
  • I’m a bit older, so I’m on some medicine to help my joints feel less stiff. Since I’m a bit sore, I do best with teenagers and adults who know how to be gentle.  
  • I didn’t get along with the pup in my previous home, so I want to be the Queen of your castle!
 ​Asher, 2 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue

  • I was found as a stray dog, still dragging a giant chain around my neck from who knows where. I was in pretty good shape health wise, but I definitely missed out on some dog 101 training. I can get along with other pups, but I don’t always understand body language so please go slow with me!  
  • I’m told I’m a big cutie, I love to goof around like the big 70 pound puppy that I am. My foster mom is a trainer, so I’m learning a lot! But I want to keep learning in my new home, so I hope you’re ready to be my teacher! 
  • I am a little too goofy and spatially unaware to live with little kids, but I could probably live with a dog friend if they have the right personality to match mine. 
Nooka, 7.5 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)​​​
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  • Hi I’m Nooka! I would love a home with a fenced in yard and no small dogs or cats. I am very sweet, but I’m also independent. I can be left alone at home for hours and I promise I wont destroy anything! I love to snooze in my crate, that’s my safe place.  
  • I am super active! I love to hike and run, I even like wearing a little backpack to keep me exercised and focused. I also have a beautiful singing voice, I’ll let you know when I have to go potty, or if I just have something important to say! 
  • I want to be your only pet, but I need lots of mental and physical stimulation so you’ll be plenty busy with me! I trust women more than men, but my foster dad learned that if hes calm, and I’m exercised and have my safe space crate to retreat to, I do great!  
Abe, 5 yrs., Male
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Foster me through The Prez Foundation

  • I'm a total cuddlebug! I love to be with my people and hang out on the couch. I love playing with tennis balls too! 
  • I get along with other dogs, but I don't like sharing my people or my home. I'd probably enjoy a dog park, but I want to be your only pet. 
  • I like short walks, I have really bad knees and hips. The vet gave my hips a poor prognosis, so I want to spend time with you while I'm still young and mobile!
  • I had a bad case of happy tail, I wagged my tail so much it got really injured, and I had to have it amputated. Now I have a little stubby tail just like an adorable black bear!
 ​Mr. Big, 9 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue

  • I’m a BOSS, don’t tell me what to do until you've earned my respect! I want to go for car rides, and take long naps on the couch, and no one is going to stop me! 
  • I was a mess when Forgotten Dogs first rescued me, wounds everywhere and a bummy eye. Months of relaxation and recovery later, I’m a suave dude who knows what I want, and I always have a coy wink to impress the ladies with.  
  • I don’t need a lot of activity, after a 20 minute walk I want to go home for a good nap! 
  • I LOVE people, but I can be picky about my dog friends so I would be happy in a home without one, unless my new parents are SUPER dog savvy. Also, no cats please! I’m an older gentleman looking for a loving home to relax in after a lifetime of fear and uncertainty.  
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! ​
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!! 
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. 
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! 

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! 
Rush, 9 yrs., Female

Adopt me at Pasado's Safehaven
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  • I'm a daring kitty who loves to play hide and seek! I'll lay in your lap or curl up on your feet!
  • I love to play and nap, and I get along okay with most cats.   
  • I have a special urinary condition, but it's really no big deal! With the right diet, care, and a patient and understanding person I will thrive!
  • I have been waiting for a home for almost my whole life, please adopt me and show me what it means to be loved by a family! 
Thank you to our partners at Healthy Paws Pet Insurance for highlighting a #WhyNotMePet in their weekly blog!

Thank you to KIRO  and City Dog Magazine 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, Rachelle Erickson Photography,  Renewed Light Photography, Precious Paw Photography, Julie Austin Photography, J. Devine Photography, Erika Smith Photography
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