History, controversy, and mystery at Seattle Pet Cemetery

On a two-acre parcel along Military Road in unincorporated King County near Kent is a “pet cemetery,” first established more than 70 years ago. It’s been known by several names, such as Pet Haven, Seattle-Tacoma Pet Cemetery, and most recently, Seattle Pet Cemetery. A visit there earlier this week in search of history also turned up controversy and a little bit of a mystery involving absent owners, a cell tower, and perhaps even human remains.

Seattle Pet Cemetery is located just south of State Route 516, a few blocks east of Interstate 5 above the Kent Valley. There’s a nondescript building and a small parking lot alongside Military Road.

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