Burien CARES Animal Control reported Saturday morning, Nov. 1, 2025 that two of its vehicles were severely vandalized at their Burien location, in what the organization believes was a targeted act of hate.

Photos below show that damage included five slashed tires, three shattered windows and a destroyed passenger-side mirror on a truck and van used for animal rescue and shelter operations.

The group said the vandalism was deliberate and not a random act.

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No further details on this incident has been released, we have inquired with the King County Sheriff’s Office, and will update this post with any new information.

“This kind of targeted destruction has no place in our community,” Burien CARES said on Facebook. “Why would anyone target a small nonprofit that’s here to help animals and do good in this community? Who could be so heartless?”

Police Seeking Help

Video footage of the incident has been provided to Burien Police, and an investigation is underway. The shelter is asking anyone with information to contact either Burien CARES at (206) 812-2737, buriencares@gmail.com, or call Burien Police at (206) 477-2200.

“This is what happens when people spread rumors, lies, and create stories just to hurt an organization that’s doing good,” CARES said. “But why? What does anyone gain from tearing down those trying to help animals? In the end, you’re only hurting the animals further.”

C.A.R.E.S. is a non-profit organization, servicing the Burien and Federal Way communities with animal care services, rescuing over 1,000 animals annually with a return to owner ratio of 65%.