Enforces King County animal control ordinances. Maintains a list of missing and found pets. Provides animal rescue service 24 hours daily, as well as shelter, adoption and recovery services. Answers complaints regarding stray or vicious dogs, dead animals, etc. Receives licensed and unlicensed stray animals.

Receives both licensed and unlicensed stray animals. Minimum legal holding period for stray animals is 72 hours, after which animals may be placed for adoption.   Owners of licensed animals are notified by telephone of animal's detainment.   

Facilitates the adoption of stray and surrendered dogs and cats. All dogs and cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.   Operates a monthly pet food pantry. Pet owners may apply for monthly pet food or one-time emergency assistance for 30 days worth of supplies. Pays up to $500 in vet bills to low-income Auburn residents. Provides temporary housing and care for owned pets if the owner is temporarily unable to care for their pets.