In Seattle, the pandemic separates pets from owners but there’s help
Cash-strapped pet owners struggling to take care of their furry friends are finding aid through shelters across the city.
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Updated at 4:00 p.m. on May 6, 2021.
Molly Quinn, her partner, Chris, and 7-month-old Korra. (Molly Quinn)
It’s no surprise that Seattle is a haven for pet owners. According to the latest census data, Seattle has more dogs than children, 153,000 to 107,178. Pet-oriented businesses continue to flourish. The past six years have brought 45 pet-friendly hotels, 150 pet-friendly restaurants, and four dedicated cat cafes.
Those numbers have only increased during the pandemic, with Seattleites waiting months to adopt pets and searching as far as Mexico. Since May 2020, the Seattle Humane alone reported 1,527 pet adoptions.
Motley Zoo halts lifesaving animal rescue services due to lack of donations during pandemic
Motley Zoo rehabilitates animals from around the world, and some pets they rescue are from meat farms.
REDMOND, Wash. - Local animal rescuers hope to reach people that have a spirit of giving this holiday season.
Motley Zoo Animal Rescue said donations for 2020 are down 80 percent compared to last year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The lack of funding has forced the nonprofit to halt lifesaving efforts for animals. Charities like ours, they still need help. The demands are actually higher now, said Jme Thomas, executive director of Motley Zoo.