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New shelter updates

News and information about the new RASKC animal shelter expected to open in 2027

King County has embarked on a project to replace the aging Pet Adoption Center in Kent with a new facility. The project, which will renovate a warehouse into a modern animal care center, is expected to take about 15 months, and should be complete in 2027. Stay informed of the progress by reading updates below, by visiting our blog at TailsFromRASKC.com, or following us on Facebook and Instagram (@KingCountyPets).

Updates from Tails From RASKC blog

Temporary cat adoptions building opens March 27

March 23, 2026

The Cat Adoptions Building, a newly-refurbished trailer at Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC), will open on March 27 to receive incoming cats and allow adopters to once again choose a new furry feline friend on-site at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent. During the December 2025 storms, the cat building at the Pet Adoption Center suffered damage that rendered it unusable. Since then, RASKC has been unable to accept new cats for sheltering. Read more at Tails From RASKC

First phase of new shelter project underway

March 9, 2026

Work has begun at the new Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) shelter location. The new shelter project will be completed in a phased approach, with the first phase focused on the offices and second floor of the building. Read more at Tails From RASKC

Progress in 2025 and next steps for 2026

January 5, 2026

Progress continues on a new site for Regional Animal Services. King County is renovating a former warehouse in the Kent Valley into a new, modern animal shelter that will replace RASKC's current facility. The new center is expected to open in early 2027. Read more at Tails From RASKC

King County announces location for new animal shelter, providing quality care and helping pets find "fur-ever" homes

July 11, 2025

King County has purchased a building that will be the new animal shelter and headquarters for Regional Animal Services. The facility, located at 5920 S. 194th St. in Kent, is slated to open in 2027 and will replace the current aging pet adoption center. Read more at Tails From RASKC

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  1. Exterior of 5920 S. 194th St. in Kent, which will be new home of Regional Animal Services of King County

  2. Side of building at 5920 S. 194th St. in Kent, which will be new home of Regional Animal Services of King County

  3. The Green River Trail immediately behind the new RASKC building

  4. Interior of warehouse that will be converted into kennel space and other animal care areas

  5. Interior lobby area of new RASKC facility looking out toward parking lot

  6. ​Workers inside large empty warehouse area that will be converted into kennels and animal care areas

  7. Workers inside warehouse area of new RASKC facility

  8. Worker removing carpet from office area

  9. Top-down view of large empty warehouse area

  10. Demolition debris in warehouse area

  11. Worker examining partially demolished wall in office area

  12. Workers examine existing HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) equipment on roof

Goals for first quarter of 2026

  • Finalizing design to ensure operational and functional space needs are met
  • Finalizing construction delivery plans to ensure the project is delivered in a cost-effective and efficient manner