Registration is Open for Furry 5K, Benefiting the Seattle Animal Shelter
On Sunday, June 14, over 1,000 community members and their pets will gather in Seward Park to join the Seattle Animal Shelter for the 27th Annual Furry 5K Fun Run & Walk. Pet lovers, community members, and some of the cutest dogs in the city will come together to support Seattle’s only open admission animal shelter.
The Furry 5K, presented by Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty, directly supports the Seattle Animal Shelter’s work to provide critical programs and services to Seattle pets and their owners. That includes providing high-quality, compassionate care to more than 2,000 animals throughout Seattle.
This year’s event has a fundraising goal of $125,000 and every registration goes toward helping an animal in need. The event will also include Paws in the Park, a post-race celebration that includes a pet costume contest, awards, entertainment, vendors and more.
Event details:
- When: Sunday, June 14
- Where: Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA
- Day of Registration: 10 a.m.
- Runners start: 11:30 a.m.
- Walkers start: 11:40 a.m.
- Paws in the Park: 2 p.m.
- Website: Furry5k.com
Registration is open online at Furry5k.com or available in person the day of the event. You can also volunteer for the event at: www.furry5k.com/Race/Volunteer/WA/Seattle/SASFurry5K
“I’m so excited to lace up and join fellow Seattleites out on the trail for the Furry 5K. This community event strengthens the safety net Seattle pets and their families depend on and supports the Seattle Animal Shelter in its critical work of providing care for every animal—every time,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “Every registration helps provide a second chance for an animal, so I encourage everyone to sign up and join us.”
“The Furry 5K has been a Seattle tradition for 27 years now, and the proceeds from it make a difference in the way we’re able to show up for and support Seattle pets and their families,” said Ashley Harrington, Director of the Seattle Animal Shelter. “We’re so grateful for the care, compassion, and generosity of every person participating.”
If you can’t make the event and want to support the Seattle Animal Shelter, learn how you can donate here: Furry5k.com/donate
About the Seattle Animal Shelter
The Seattle Animal Shelter was founded in 1972. Located in the Interbay neighborhood of Seattle, the Seattle Animal Shelter is one of 10 divisions of the City of Seattle’s Department of Finance and Administrative Services.
In 2025, the shelter provided life-saving vaccines for over 1,500 animals through its free community pet vaccination clinics, the dedicated team of over 800 volunteers, including foster, helped over 1,500 pets go into loving homes, provided free and life-saving medical care to 2,091 pets, reunited 600 lost or stray pets with their families, completed over 2,500 parks patrols, and investigated more than 6,500 animal welfare cases. The Seattle Animal Shelter is committed to the welfare of all animals through its adoption services, animal care and community education.
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