Animal Control
On July 1, 2010, Shoreline entered into a new Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services with King County. Under the new model, King County will be divided into four animal control districts, each staffed by at least one Animal Control field officer. The program is administered and operated by King County’s Animal Care and Control Division. For information on Animal Control field services, to find a lost pet, help a stray animal, or to report other animal control related issues, please contact the Animal Control Call Center at (206) 296-PETS (7387) or email pets@kingcounty.gov. Information may also be accessed on King County's Regional Animal Services website, including Frequently Asked Questions.
Animal Control field officers respond to the following requests:
- vicious animal complaints
- cruelty investigations
- animal bites
- injured animal rescues
- "dead-on-arrival" livestock/cats/dogs
- police department calls for assistance
- loose livestock on roadways
- aggressive or sick animal pickup
If you are experiencing a life-threatening animal-related emergency, call 9-1-1. Lower priority calls, including, but not limited to, non-emergent high priority events, patrol requests, trespass, stray dog/cat, barking dog, leash law violation, trap request, and animal confined will be responded to by call center staff over the telephone, referral to other resources, or by dispatch of an Animal Control field officer as necessary or available.
Animal Shelter
Although Animal Control Officers will utilize the King County Animal Shelter on behalf of Shoreline residents on occasion, Shoreline's primary Animal Shelter is operated by PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society). PAWS is located in the City of Lynnwood about 20 minutes north of Shoreline, just off of Highway 99.
PAWS
15305 44th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98087
Tel (425) 787-2500
Fax (425) 742-5711
Shelter hours
Mon: Closed for adoptions (Open for lost and found services from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Tue: Noon – 6 p.m.
Wed: Noon – 6 p.m.
Thu: Noon – 7 p.m.
Fri: Noon – 7 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information about the PAWS Sheltering program, please see the PAWS Shelter website.
Animal Licensing
Any dog or cat eight weeks or older must have a King County pet license. The easiest way to obtain a pet license is to purchase a license online from King County Online Pet Licensing. A pet license can also be obtained from King County by mail. Information about how to license your pet, the benefits of pet licensing, who needs a license, and so forth can be obtained at the King County Pet License website, or by calling (206) 296-2712.
You may also visit one of our convenient Shoreline locations to get your pet license:
City Clerk's Office
Shoreline City Hall
17500 Midvale Ave. N.
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 801-2230
M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Eastside Police Neighborhood Center
521 NE 165th St.
Shoreline, WA 98155
(206) 363-8424
Westside Police Neighborhood Center
630 NW Richmond Beach Road
Shoreline, WA 98177
(206) 546-3636
QFC #816
600 NW Richmond Beach Road
Shoreline, WA 98177
Call the Police Neighborhood Centers first to find out the best day to come by to ensure the right personnel are on hand to help you. You may also purchase King County pet licenses in person at these sale locations throughout the County.
How Much Does a Pet License Cost?
| License Type |
Comments |
Annual Cost |
| Juvenile |
Under six months of age; 6 months expiration |
$15 |
| Altered |
proof required - see King County Pet License website |
$30 |
| Unaltered |
Includes $25 voucher for savings on spay/neuter |
$60 |
| Senior |
Proof that pet is altered and proof that owner is 65 years of age or older is required |
$15 |
| Service Animal |
Statement that owner has disability and animal is a service animal is required |
$0 |
For more information about pet licensing costs, license tags, licensing proof requirements, other types of animal licenses (kennels, catteries, etc.), or other license issues, please see the King County Pet License website.