About Us

Learn about our mission, motto, and partners.

Our Mission

Dog Gone Seattle is a Washington-based nonprofit organization dedicated to saving homeless dogs in high-kill shelters in Washington and beyond through rescue, foster, and adoption. We are a foster-based organization, and our rescue is 100% funded through adoption fees and donations. We believe every dog deserves a chance at a forever home, and we aim to make a difference in the lives of these deserving animals, one dog at a time!

Our Motto

Rescue

We save dogs from high kill shelters in Washington and beyond. Many of our dogs come from California and Texas, where very adoptable dogs are given just days in overcrowded shelters before being euthanized. We bring them to safety and place them in a loving foster home.

Respect

Every animal that comes into our rescue will receive veterinary care including spay/neuter, Rabies, DAPPV, Bordetella, heart worm testing, microchipping and grooming prior to adoption. In addition, we evaluate behavioral temperament and compatibility to find the best match for each animal in our care. We respect that each dog has different needs, and tailor our approach to set every animal up for success.

Repeat

We rely on the help from our community to continue to help these animals in need. Think adopt, don’t shop! If you are in a position to foster an animal, opening your home to a rescue dog is so rewarding and not as difficult as you may think. And finally, if you’re not in a position to foster or adopt, consider volunteering or donating – our rescue is funded by contributions from the public and adoption fees.