FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2017

Come warm Seattle Humane's new home on Saturday, December 9th and celebrate the new shelter you helped build that will serve 10,000 orphaned pets every year. 

The organization, established in 1897, embarked on a $30 million campaign to build a 57,000 sq-ft. shelter to replace its aging facility. After 7 years of planning and fundraising, and nearly 2 years of construction, Seattle Humane is prepared to introduce their fully operating space for the first time. Don't miss the historical moment when Seattle Humane staff, volunteers, and community supporters gather to watch Seattle Humane alumnus Capellini, a very special one-eyed Jack Russel Terrier, untie the ribbon and welcome visitors to the fully finished shelter.

Highlights:

Ribbon-untieing ceremony at 10:45 a.m. 
Music by KEXP D.J.
Behind-the-scenes scavenger hunt-style tours and raffle
Preview our shelter dog playgroup program 
Kid's craft table sponsored by Mud Bay
Food trucks, photo booth, family-friendly festivities, and more fun surprises! 

Schedule of Events:

10:45 a.m. | Ribbon-untieing ceremony by Capellini
11 a.m. | Shelter opens, guests can start touring the new space!
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Kitten obstacle course sponsored by evo
1:30 - 1:45 p.m. | Clicker training demonstration
2-3 p.m. | Kitten obstacle course round II
3:15-3:30 p.m. | Clicker training demonstration
4:30 p.m. | Last chance to tour and enter raffle