White Center Now: The blog about White Center

Reported by a reader:

I found this dog 10/31/2024 at 112th and 28th Ave SW near Shorewood.

I kept her all day and night, but no one claimed her. I have found someone to foster her while we try to fine her owner. We have a very elderly dog and it will be hard to introduce a new pet.

Based on where she was found I would need to take her to Kent to the Regional Animal Services of King County (206) 296-7387.

From a reader:

We found a dog at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center this morning around 10:15-30am. Seems to still be a puppy, looks like a lab mix of some sort and had a green harness on. No collar, no chip. I will be taking him to RASKC in Kent. My contact number is 2549314047.

(Update: dog’s home found!)

Have you seen this cat?

Pumpkin, our large orange cat, has been missing since 4/24 @ 1040 am. He was last seen outside our home, 10200 block of 11th Ave SW in White Center. We live north of Steve Cox Memorial Park.

Danielle
425-343-5780

Sent by Vina:

Our daughter lost her puppy – Claire. Last seen at West Coast Self-Storage Highline. 1625 SW 114th St.

Claire is wearing a black harness with a pink leash.

Our family is very much proactive in trying to locate her at the moment. Any tips, sightings or suggestions are welcome! We appreciate your time and support.

vuong.vina (at) yahoo.com

UPDATE: Willie’s been found – info removed.

From a reader: “Darryl is lost in the White Center area, crossroads SW 100th st and 20th Ave SW. If you see him, please don’t chase or call him as he is very anxious. I can be texted at 206-600-2124. Thank you for your help!”

(Update: Breezy is back home; info removed!)

We found this amazing puppy in our yard. Took it to the vet; no chip, and no collar either. Someone must be really missing this warm, friendly, very fun puppy. Our blind lab loves her too.

Mark and Lois
Text 206-595-7124

His name is LittleBear
He’s an indoor/door outdoor cat but has never been gone this long before
Usually wary of strangers
He is microchipped – last seen Saturday afternoon 1/22
Between 4th Ave S & 1st Ave S
SW 120th St & SW 116th St

Cindy
206-910-9166

(WCN’s recently adopted mascot, whose name did not make the Top 10)

Did you add a pet to your household in 2021? From the database of everybody who did, and who registered that pet with Regional Animal Services of King County – which serves unincorporated North Highline and many other parts of the county – we have the top 10 pet names of the year:

This year, King County residents have registered 66,279 dogs and 27,020 cats. Here are the most popular pet names:

Top 10 Dog Names

1) Bella
2) Lucy
3) Max
4) Charlie
5) Buddy
6) Daisy
7) Luna
8) Bailey
9) Cooper
10) Molly

Top 10 Cat Names

1) Luna
2) Lucy
3) Bella
4) Max
5) Shadow
6) Charlie
7) Kitty
8) Jack
9) Lily
10) Oliver

This list comes from pet license applications submitted to RASKC, which serves nearly one million residents living in 24 cities and unincorporated communities throughout King County.

If a licensed pet is lost, the finder can call the phone number on the pet’s tag – a service that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – to quickly reunite them with their owner. Pets receive a free ride home the first time they’re found, allowing owners to skip a trip to the shelter. Pet licenses also help fund RASKC and the important work it does.

In addition to handling lost pets and injured animals, pet license fees contribute to RASKC’s other vital duties, including animal neglect and cruelty investigations, spay/neuter programs, pet adoption services, and other work to humanely and compassionately assist local animals.

You can purchase pet licenses online, or at more than 70 convenient locations around the county, including many city halls and QFC stores. Learn more at Regional Animal Service of King County’s website, kingcounty.gov/pets.

Be on the lookout!

(Willow is back home – previous information removed per our protocol for lost/found pet posts)

Via email: “Our long-hair chihuahua went missing from White Center downtown when we took her for grooming on Monday at 6 PM. She is all white except two brown spots on her hind leg and tail. Please contact 913-708-3617 if you saw her or have her. She should have a red collar with our contact information, also. Her name is Ada. She likes to hide in the bushes.”

King County’s mobile pet-food bank is coming back to Steve Cox Memorial Park, for those who need pet food but are having trouble affording it. Look for it there (1321 SW 102nd) noon-3 pm on Friday, July 10th.

From Kelly: “Found at 13th and 100th in White Center 11:30 am Saturday 6/20. Dog has been dropped off at Lien Animal Clinic 206-932-1133.”

(Photo courtesy JustFoodForDogs)

Happening today – here’s the announcement:

JustFoodForDogs is holding an open house at Cascade Heights Veterinary Center. It is our mission to make dogs healthier and we have partnered up with the team at Cascade Heights to achieve that mission. JustFoodForDogs offers healthy whole food diets for dogs and cats, made locally in our South Lake Union kitchen and we have finally opened our doors in White Center and are so excited to start making dogs healthier in this community.

Bring your pup to try out fresh food and healthy snack samples! We’re giving you 50% off your two week transition to a healthier pet and a Free Swag Bag to the first 50 customers! Follow the link for directions: https://get.justfoodfordogs.com/cascade-heights/

It’s happening noon-3 pm at 9832 15th SW.

(WCN photos)

Pigeons – and their people – took over the White Center Eagles‘ HQ for much of today. The occasion: The Greater Seattle Pigeon Racing Club‘s winter show. Honors awaited:

But first, the judging:

As noted on the show flyer, pigeons were judged in nine categories:

You may be more familiar with the term “homing pigeon” than “racing pigeon” – that’s what these birds do. As explained by Sarah Stuteville via a story on The Seattle Globalist, during racing season, the birds are taken to points around the region, and records are kept of how long it takes them to find their way home.

From the inbox:

We are missing out 2 female dogs since 4/13/19.

Last seen White Center/Top Hat area off of 3rd Ave SW and SW 102nd St. and possibly 1 Ave S.

They are both Microchipped and registered with Home Again. They both had their collars with Tags and Harnesses on. They were in a secure fenced yard but the area is unfamiliar to the Dogs as Burien is home for them. We are asking for help to try and find our family dogs. Please call or text 425-361-9295

Claire e-mailed to say, “We found this pit looking male dog on SW 116th and 12th in White Center/Burien. He has no name tag and he is not chipped.” Your dog? Call 206.931.3387