Nonprofit

COMMUNITY ANIMAL RESOURCE & EDUCATION SOCIETY


  • Mission

    Burien C.A.R.E.S. (Community Animal Resource & Education Society) is a non-profit 501 c(3) Corporation. We are the animal care and control authority for the city of Burien, Washington, and operate a no-kill community animal shelter that houses and cares for Burien's strays, and adopts out unclaimed animals to new loving families. Our primary concerns are public safety, the health and welfare of Burien's domestic animals, and enforcing the relevant laws and ordinances of Burien, King County, and Washington State.

    About Us

    At C.A.R.E.S., the welfare of Burien's animals and citizens always comes first.

    We offer a variety of animal-related services for the Burien community, including:

    • Responsive, well-trained, and local animal control, care and enforcement
    • Investigation of animal cruelty complaints and welfare concerns
    • Clean, well-appointed modern no-kill shelter for lost and stray animals
    • Year-round adoption program to place unclaimed dogs and cats in loving homes
    • Facilitating spay and neuter surgeries to prevent more unwanted animals
    • Removal of dead animals from Burien's public roadways
    • Providing education on all aspects of animal welfare and responsible pet ownership
    • Robust year-round volunteer program
    • Purchase and renewal of city pet licenses
    • Community outreach and public education
    • And more!

    Cause Areas Include

    • Animals
    • Community Development
    • Crime & Safety

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