#56 in United States, #3 in Washington, #2 in Seattle
by appt only: 8410 Woods Creek Rd, Monroe, WA 98272
https://www.motleyzooanimalrescue.org/
Service areas:
Greater Seattle, Greater Eastside, Western Washington, King County, Snohomish County
"Great care and supporr of good homes for pets"
— sue b.
Adoptee
"I've been a follower and supporter of Motley Zoo for many years. I've continually been impressed by their efforts to educate, support, and fund raise in order to provide healthcare, rehabilitation, and housing for the animals they rescue. After following their adoption and education efforts for meant years, I was able to adopt a perfect Malti-poo from them 5 weeks ago. I was so impressed by the thoroughness of the adopter vetting process that I fell when deeper in love with this group and felt blessed to have been approved to adopt. I visited their location to meet (and bring home) my baby and was in awe of the kennel set up. There was a huge, fenced area for the large dogs they were fostering in site. There's also a boarding facility on location. The location and staff are so impressive that I wish I could adopt another. I will always refer anyone asking about adopting to Motley Zoo. I can't say enough good things!"
— kerma j.
Adoptee, Supporter, Fan
"After losing my last cat to cancer the year before, I was finally ready to find a new furry friend. I visited an adoption event for Motley Zoo to meet some kittens. They had some fosters there with their kittens and I was able to ask them questions and get to know the little quirks each kitten had. I ended up adopting a little gray kitten and named her Mira. After meeting such nice and interesting people I contacted them about volunteering and I started helping out at their adoption events. Forward 6 months and I adopted another kitten from them as a companion for Mira. This little guy (named McGee) was a special needs kitten with Cerebellar Hypoplasia and had been bottle raised by a dedicated foster. As a medical rescue Motley Zoo takes on harder cases and gets them the vet care they need and find them the best fit homes. After another year of volunteering, I was talked into becoming a kitten foster myself. With many trials, joys, hardships, and success stories I have now been fostering for Motley Zoo for 9 years and am now a Cat Care Team member and foster coordinator. These dedicated individuals have become a huge part of my life and I can’t imagine not being a part of this fabulous organization."
— jessica n.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster
"Motley Zoo is very dedicated to every single animal in their care, no matter how costly or complicated. As a foster we feel very supported and appreciated. Motley Zoo is there all of the way with resources they provide so that we can be the best foster parents possible without worrying about lack of supplies or knowledge. We love fostering with Motley Zoo!"
— brittany m.
Volunteer / foster
"Motley Zoo. The folks who tirelessly fight for the well being of fur babies everywhere. Ive never seen a passion so strong from everyone in the entire organization. We have fostered, adopted and foster failed. Love these folks and are honored to support them throughout the years."
— kristal a.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Supporter, Fan
"I believe they care about the animals they are entrusted to their program. We obtained our dog through them in February 2022. She is a small mixed breed and the love of our lives. Prior to us getting her I know she was socialized by going to as assisted living facility to visit the residents as well as outdoor concerts and other venues. When we took our do back to Motley Zoo to visit her first/foster mother, our dog Bugs, could not contain her excitement. She was squeezing and so happy. That she remembers that love two years later is a testament to her memory of the love she felt. I totally recommend this organization for their commitment to high quality pet care and adoptions."
— susan w.
Adoptee
"We adopted Jack when he was six months old. Obviously, he was well taken care of prior to becoming ours. His foster family had him potty trained and mostly crate trained."
— terri s.
Adoptee
"I have fostered for Motley Zoo for several years and we are amazing! Motley Zoo cares for animals with all sorts of needs and our dedication to saving animals responsibly and by matching the right family with the right animal makes us special. We have had 4502 adoptions to date with all sorts of animals from reptiles to cats and dogs.."
— mary w.
Volunteer / foster
"We currently have our second foster dog from Motley Zoo and everyone at MZ has been fantastic to work with. I would highly recommend MZ to adopt, foster or just generally support a great organization so dedicated to helping dogs and cats."
— steve s.
Volunteer / foster
"Motley Zoo saved our beautiful Jeannie 4 years ago. They knew exactly what type of home she needed with a confident 2nd dog. They nurtured our shy & insecure Malinois mix & found the best foster for her. 4 years later we have the most amazing girl. Thank to Motley Zoo!"
— cheryl s.
Adoptee, Volunteer / foster, Fan
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