Sensory garden helps Everett shelter dogs relieve stress

The Everett Animal Shelter is building a “sensory garden” to help dogs during their stays.

EVERETT, Wash. — Shelter life is stressful for a dog. 

The long hours cooped up can have negative impacts both mentally and physically, especially if a dog is there for an extended amount of time.

This is Marley’s second time at the Everett Animal Shelter. The 18-month-old husky has been at the shelter for two months, spending about 23 hours a day in his kennel.

Noise and isolation can take a toll.

The Everett shelter is full with more than 100 dogs held under lock

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