FOUND: Male Cat, found hanging out at Cambridge Square Apartments

This cat has been hanging around the Cambridge Square Apartments (425 S. 156th Street) for the last few days, according to Jack McKean: No collar Male Affectionate Well cared for Still outside If you... [Read more]

FOUND: Long-Haired Female Black Cat Near SW 124th Street in Burien

Sarah and John want our Readers to know that they found a long-haired female black cat in the northern part of Burien near SW 124th Street: “She has a white spot on her (we’re pretty sure)... [Read more]

MISSING: ‘Marley,’ Young Neutered Male Cat, Has Been Missing Since Feb. 13

Marley is a young neutered male cat who has been missing since Feb. 13, last seen near 2nd Ave South and S. 124th Street: “He generally likes people and other cats, but is very afraid of dogs,”... [Read more]

FOUND: Female, Long-Haired Black Cat Near Shorewood Elementary School

BTB Reader Victoria Persons found this female, long-hair black cat in her yard, located about six blocks north of Shorewood elementary school: “She is very friendly and does not seem to have been... [Read more]

FOUND: Orange Tabby Cat in Burien’s Three Tree Point Neighborhood

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LOST CAT: ‘Laka,’ a Friendly Male Tabby, Last Seen in the Seahurst Area

“Laka, a friendly Male Tabby, has wandered off from the Seahurst area,” Michelle Holmes told us. “He was last home on Jan. 10, and Michelle and Robert miss him terribly!” Click... [Read more]

LOST: Short-Hair Tuxedo Cat ‘Tootsie,’ Last Seen Tuesday in Shorewood

Jason and Stephanie Karr want our Readers to be on the lookout for their missing cat ‘Tootsie,’ a friendly, three-year old female short hair Tuxedo cat, that’s black with white chest... [Read more]

UPDATE: Friendly Gray and White Cat Reunited with Owners

UPDATE: According to a Comment left by Victoria Hargett, the friendly cat that was found has been reunited with its owners! PREVIOUSLY BTB Reader Victoria Hargett wants everyone to know that she found... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Recognize These Cats? Missing Pet Partnership Seeks Help

Jim Branson of the Missing Pet Partnership reports that two kittens and their mother, pictured below, were living under a shed near SW 150th and 6th Ave SW in Burien. “The property owner asked... [Read more]

FOUND: Recognize This Cat? She Was Found On SW 128th Street

Click image to see larger version. Do you know me? I am a female 7-year old cat. I was found on 128th Street in Burien. I have no collar and a few scratches on my face. I am a very sweet girl. If you recognize... [Read more]

LOST: Have You Seen ‘Tater,’ A Missing Brown Tabby Cat?

BTB Reader Lauren O’Brien wants our Readers to be on the lookout for her lost cat ‘Tater’ (pictured above) a brown tabby mix female cat with white belly, chest and paws, last seen around... [Read more]

CARES Pets Of The Week: ‘Sweet Pea’ The Cat & ‘Buddy’ The Pit Bull

The Burien CARES Animal Control ‘Pets of the Week’ this week are a 2-year old Female Tortoise Shell Cat named ‘Sweet Pea,’ and a Male Pit Bull mix dog named ‘Buddy,’... [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 Pets: Female Cat ‘Layla’ And Female Pit Mix ‘Snow Flake’

The Burien CARES Animal Control ‘Pets of the Week’ this week are a 3-year old Female cat named ‘Layla,’ and a 3-year old Female Pit Bull mix dog named ‘Snow Flake,’... [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]

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]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: City Of Burien Can’t Read Pet Microchips?

Hi my name is Delsie Baumgardner, I have a story I’m not sure if you’d be interested in but it would be helpful to people out there looking for their animals: I lost my female calico cat she was... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To The Driver Who Killed Our Cat…

To the driver who struck and killed our cat on the morning of Thursday April 29th between 7:15 and 8:15 on 170th street I have no words. Our veterinarian told us that our daughter’s Toby was struck... [Read more]

White Center Cat Attacker Pleads Not Guilty In Court

Tracy Clark, the man accused of “gutting” Scatt, a therapy cat at White Center’s Cross Church, plead “Not Guilty” to a first degree animal cruelty charge Wednesday morning at King County Superior Court.

Clark allegedly attacked Scatt, the church’s therapy cat for the last eight years, on Sunday April 19th, resulting in multiple injuries including a “collar-bone to tail” knife wound…

Man Arrested In White Center For "Gutting" Church's Cat

From our sister site The White Center Blog comes this horrific story that sounds like it’s straight out of a Stephen King novel:

When writing fiction, oftentimes writers resort to having to depict a bad guy as being “really bad” by showing him hurting an animal; this is often referred to as the “kicking the dog” scene, and it’s intended to make audiences hate the antagonist.

However, in this true story, the bad guy is so bad that we won’t have to resort to writing that scene – he already lived it out, and is now paying for it:

King County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 47-year old man in White Center Sunday on animal cruelty charges after he allegedly severely injured a church’s cat with a box cutter knife.

The incident occurred at Cross Church, located at 1320 SW 102nd in White Center…

Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Pretty Paws Pet Grooming!

We are more than thrilled to bark out a welcoming wag to Pretty Paws, a wonderful pet grooming service.

“A Full Service Pet Spa,” as their slogan goes.

Established in 1999, Pretty Paws moved a little over two years ago from its Ambaum location to its present home, a little white house at 123 SW 158th, west of 1st Ave. S., just north of US Bank in Burien (see map below).

“We specialize in expert pet grooming,” says founder and owner Kathy Graf, an International Pet Groomers Association Certified Master Groomer.

Kathy’s crew is led by Dawn, who has worked at Pretty Paws for almost its entire decade in business.

“I was bathing dogs when I was 8 and picked up my first pair of doggie clippers 4 years later,” says Dawn.

“I learned a lot about pet grooming from my mother.”

“Dawn is particularly good with specialty clips for poodles,” says Kathy.

“Remember, we also groom cats. Even the finicky ones. Not all shops offer this service.

“Also, for Burien-area senior citizens with mobility problems, we will pick up and drop off their pets for a small additional fee.”

You can pick up pet food at Pretty Paws as well as products such as dog sweaters and Coach collars and leashes.

There’s even a dog house for sale.

One of our B-Town Blog reporters, who is always looking to make a million dollars quickly, recently said to Kathy and her crew “Hey! I’ve got a great brand name for dog bone products! They should be called ‘Fetch ‘Ems’. You want to trademark that with us?”

“Uh, you go right on ahead and trademark that one yourself,” Kathy said, rolling her eyes. “Good luck with that, okay?”

Pretty Paws even has its own onsite African Gray Parrot, named Cash.

“Cash really likes (human) men,” say the Pretty Paws workers.

Cash will even offer its own loud vocal “Goodbye!” as happy customers walk out the door.

Pretty Paws also offers baby sitting services for special customers – call or visit to inquire further.

Exciting future note: Kathy Graf is also a budding writer.

“I’m writing a nonfiction piece, unrelated to dogs or cats.”

Kathy’s keeping us all in non-canine, non-feline suspense, but she promises to give us all here at B-Town Blog Central the worldwide scoop come publishing time.

Stay tuned.

And as Bob Barker used to say, “Don’t forget to scoop!” Uh, we mean…oh, never mind.

Open seven days a week.

Come on by and say Hi:

Pretty Paws – A Full Service Pet Spa
123 SW 158th
Burien, WA 98166
phone 206-444-4656

Hours:

• Mon – Thursday: 8am to 5:30pm
• Fridays: 7:30am to 5:30pm
• Saturday: 8am to 6pm
• Sunday: 9am to late afternoon
• Walk-Ins Welcome

So walk (or heel) on over, or bark your orders over the phone – just be sure to check ‘em out Pretty Paws next time your pet needs grooming!

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