RESOURCING RESCUES, IMPROVING LIVES
Seattle Animal Foundation
Seattle Animal Foundation (SAF) is committed to enhancing the welfare of in-need and rescued animals throughout the greater Seattle area. Our mission is to support these animals through community grants and targeted grassroots action. We focus on creating a healthy animal ecosystem by funding spay and neuter services, vaccination clinics, and well-resourcing rescues to ensure animals are treated with dignity. Thank you for your continued help and commitment as we move into this exciting new phase of our organization.
WHO WE ARE
The Seattle Animal Foundation (SAF) is a dedicated fundraising and grantmaking organization uniquely positioned to identify and support rescues, shelters, and animal health organizations in the greater Seattle region that are most in need. We empower a healthy ecosystem for increased animal welfare by effectively resourcing groups that drive positive change in our community.
Recent News
SAF provides shelters with a new way to fund the services provided to in need animals.
- Rescue Symposium Brings Together 25 Animal Welfare Organizations
On April 2, 2025, the Seattle Animal Foundation hosted their… Read more: Rescue Symposium Brings Together 25 Animal Welfare Organizations - Welcome to 2025
New year, fresh approach, greater impact The past year has… Read more: Welcome to 2025 - Serious Pie Pizza and Pups
On Tuesday October 15th, Serious Pie in Ballard hosted a… Read more: Serious Pie Pizza and Pups
GET INVOLVED
Seattle’s animals depend on the generosity of caring people like you.
Donate
Your contribution to SAF helps champion and support programs from veterinary care and adoption programs to ensuring a dignified shelter experience for the animals our organization partners serve.
Volunteer
You can make a difference! The passion and dedication of the Seattle Animal Foundation’s volunteers drives our mission of improving the lives of in need animals in the Greater Seattle area.
Success Stories
These animals found permanent homes thanks to our work with animal welfare organizations throughout Seattle.
- Amalie’s Journey: A Tail of Resilience
Amalie is a beautiful 8-year-old short haired brown tabby cat that came to Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) in early June 2023. She was reported as a stray when employees at the Seattle Public Library High Point Branch reached out because, “A skinny, sickly looking friendly cat keeps trying to come inside.” At the shelter, Amalie’s… Read more: Amalie’s Journey: A Tail of Resilience - Success in a Small Size
Saltine the Guinea Pig, Success in a Small Size Saltine is a silky smooth black and white guinea pig who was transferred to Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) from Everett Animal Shelter (EAS) in August of 2023. At the time, SAS had an empty critter room and EAS was overwhelmed with pigs. They took in Saltine… Read more: Success in a Small Size - Sparrow’s Transformation: The Power of Foster
Sparrow came into the Seattle Animal Shelter as a stray where she was running in the streets dodging cars and people. She was very nervous, and spent much of her time in a staff office during the day to try and decrease her fear, anxiety and stress levels as she was much more comfortable there… Read more: Sparrow’s Transformation: The Power of Foster