Metro Animal Shelter

08/30/2026

Everyone loves a good adoption story, so our team wanted to share this special guy's update with all of you:

"We have a dog (pandemic puppy) who we love and wanted her to have a playmate and companion, but we didn’t want to go to a breeder for another Goldendoodle.

I heard there were so many post pandemic dogs that were being surrendered to shelters. I knew this was the right path to take, I just had to be patient. So I visited shelter sites regularly for 8 months until I found Riptide (now named Frankie). He was just perfect -- a 6-month-old puppy eager to be by kids and curious about other dogs.

The shelter staff was great. Incredibly helpful, a good resource for questions related to the adoption and neutering that had to happen before he came home. All the volunteers were kind and patient with my kids during the meet and greet and let them take as long as they wanted to play with him.

I’ve adopted from local shelters and humane societies before, but the experience with Metro was the best! We will continue to support you." - Caterina

08/30/2026

Stray animal received 8/29/2026

Puyallup- Golden Retriever found near the 1700 block of 9th St SE, A0061644829

08/28/2026

A week later, and we are all still here waiting for our new families to open their hearts and homes for a pup in need:

🐾 Loki, in shelter since 6/2, owner surrender
🐾 Doug, in shelter since 6/11, owner surrender
🐾 Crimson, in shelter since 6/27, found stray, possibly abandoned
🐾 Axel, in shelter since 6/30, found stray, possibly abandoned
🐾 Tank, in shelter since 7/6, owner passed away
🐾 Georgia, in shelter since 7/6, owner passed away

The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow, and our team would love to introduce you to these dogs in urgent need of loving homes. We hope to see you there!

08/28/2026

Stray animal received 8/27/26

Puyallup- King Charles Spaniel found near the 600 block of 9th Ave SE, A0061633277

08/27/2026

Stray animal received 8/26/26

Puyallup- Tan Chihuahua mix found near the 1300 block of 23rd st place NW, A0061625758

08/26/2026

No stray animals received 8/25/26

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08/25/2026

No stray animals received 8/24/26

08/24/2026

Effective September 1, 2026, Metro Animal Services will no longer provide animal control or animal sheltering services for the City of Milton. If you have an animal safety issue and live in Milton, you will need to contact the Milton Police Department for assistance:

Milton Police Department
www.cityofmilton.net
1000 Laurel Street, Milton, WA 98354
(253) 922-8735 for administration
(253) 287-4455 for non-emergencies
911 for emergencies

08/21/2026

Stray animal received 8/21/26

Puyallup- Black and white Pomeranian found near 1100 block of River Rd, A0061599790

08/21/2026

It's tough being a large dog in a shelter. You are friendly with people and other dogs, you love to play fetch and get tummy rubs. You excitedly bark and wag your tail at new visitors to say "Hi! Look at me!"

But visitors walk right past your kennel. No meet & greets.

"Too big"
"Too fluffy"
"Too old"
"Not a fancy breed"
"Not a little dog"
"Not a puppy"

So you wait, and you hope that the right person comes in and takes a chance on you.

We hope that person is you, and that today is that day. We are open at 11 am and would love to show you why each of these dogs would make a great addition to your family.