Burien CARES Announces Hiring Of Ray Helms As New Animal Control Officer

Debra George, Director of the Community Animal Resource and Education Society (CARES) confirmed Monday morning (Jan. 9) that Ray Helms, a former Burien Public Works department employee, has been hired... [Read more]

LOST: ‘Riley,’ Female Cat Last Seen Near 11602 24th Ave South

The good folks at Burien CARES Animal Control have asked us to post the following info about ‘Riley,’ a cat that went missing near 11602 24th Ave South: Riley is a 4-1/2 year old Female cat. She... [Read more]

Burien CARES Pet Of The Week Is ‘Kona,’ A ‘Very Lovey’ Chocolate Lab Mix

The Burien CARES Animal Control ‘Pet of the Week’ this week is a very large, very lovey chocolate lab mix named ‘Kona’: Kona is a big Teddy Bear. He is a Chocolate Lab Mix. He... [Read more]

Friends Of Animals Foundation Will Have Cats & Kittens For Adoption Oct. 22

On Saturday, October 22nd from 11-3, local cat rescue group, Friends of the Animals Foundation will be at Horizon Pet Supply with cats and kittens for adoption. The address is 113 SW 153rd Street in Burien. The... [Read more]

CARES Of Burien Has Over 60 Cats From A Single Home Up For Adoption

Burien’s new CARES (‘Community Animal Resource & Education Society’) Animal Control recently rescued over 60 cats that were living with one person in Burien, and they’re hoping... [Read more]

FOUND: ‘Chester’ The Lost Pit Bull Has Been Found!

UPDATE 5/25/1 6:30 p.m.: ‘Chester,’ the pit bull that was lost on Tuesday (May 24) on 25th Ave SW, has been found! BTB Reader Aileen Sison sent us the following email: Found him! A woman was... [Read more]

FOUND: ‘Sweet Old Dog’ At SW 143rd & 6th Ave South In Burien

BTB Reader Jennifer informs us that she found a “Sweet Old Dog” (pictured above) at the intersection of SW 143rd and 6th Ave South in Burien. Jennifer says that the tan and white dog has black... [Read more]

LOST: 13-Year Old Male Himalayan Cat ‘Simba’ Last Seen In Normandy Park

BTB Reader Cindy Oliver would like our Readers to be on the lookout for her lost indoor cat ‘Simba,’ a 13-year old, friendly, neutered male Seal Point Himalayan, with blue eyes, long hair,... [Read more]

LETTER: Why You Shoud Get Your Puppy Vaccinated For Parvo

Dear B-Town Blog, I am an owner of a small puppy named “Tweak” that got Parvo 2/26/2011, and just this past week he had to be euthanized. I am so upset because the vet wanted 3 to 8 thousand dollars... [Read more]

Burien Animal Care & Control Opens New Adoption Center In Burien

The City of Burien announced Tuesday (Jan. 25th) that its Animal Care & Control has opened a new Adoption Center, located at 13622 First Ave South. “The new location provides space for housing... [Read more]

UPDATE: Good News – Owner Of Lost Small Black Dog Found!

UPDATE WED. JAN 19th: Beth alerted us by email Wednesday that “the owner has been found. She is picking the dog up now…” PREVIOUSLY: BTB Reader Beth Wagner tells us via email that she... [Read more]

UPDATE: ‘Lost’ White Female Fox Terrier Found, Reunited With Owner

UPDATE: “Lolita,” the found Fox Terrier we posted about Monday, Dec. 6th,, has been reunited with her owners. Mary Hudson, who found the dog, wrote this email to us with the news: Lolita was... [Read more]

Another Burien Business Burglarized – And This Time, A Puppy Is Stolen

According to the King County Sheriff’s Department, a 10-week old puppy was stolen in a burglary of a Burien pet store early Thursday morning (July 29). The break-in occurred just after 4am at A... [Read more]

Tips For Pets On The 4th From Burien’s New Animal Care & Control Manager

Burien’s new Animal Care and Control Manager Dr. Leslie Kasper (also of BTB Advertiser Companion Animal Medical Center), has sent us the following advice for Readers on how to care for their pets... [Read more]

Burien’s New Animal Care & Control Manager Purrs About Her New Gig

by Ralph Nichols Tyee High School graduate Dr. Leslie Kasper, who came back to the Highline area as a veterinarian, is ready to take the reins of Burien Animal Care and Control on July 1. And right out... [Read more]

Proposed Animal Control Services Contract to be Reviewed by City Council

by Ralph Nichols A proposed contract for city animal control services, which will go into effect on July 1 if approved, will be presented to Burien council members for discussion tonight (June 14). Because... [Read more]

You Can Adopt A Pet Today From The MaxMobile At The Farmers Market

The Humane Society’s MaxMobile will make a return trip to the Burien Farmers Market today (Thursday, June 10), which means you should come shop, buy fresh produce, arts & crafts and possibly…a... [Read more]

MISSING: Black Border Collie Mix Dog Near SW 146th and 22nd SW

We received both an email and forum posting this morning about “Sophie,” a lost black border collie mix dog, missing from around the Seahurst neighborhood near SW 146th and 22nd SW. Here’s... [Read more]