As the number of animals brought in to Baton Rouge, Louisiana continues to grow, overwhelmed veterinary staff is in need of relief.  The Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County is responding by sponsoring Dr. Pam Bennett’s journey to help animal hurricane victims.
A retired veterinarian, Dr. Bennett is experienced in assisting animals in need.  "I have […]

The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County sent one of its most experienced animal welfare officers to Louisiana to help with pets evacuated from New Orleans.  Officer Eric O’Donnell, a past recipient of the Red Cross Real Heros Award for animal rescues, assisted with animal intake and the important process of gathering data on the rescued animals.
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The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County has offered to take in dogs from the ASPCA shelter in New Orleans, which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  The pets in this shelter had been evacuated to  shelters in neighboring cities, which are now overflowing with homeless and stranded dogs and cats.  To help ease the burden, […]