You Made it Possible: Pearl’s Road to Recovery
Upon intake, Pearl could not bear weight on her front right limb. Pearl arrived at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, dragging her…
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Honoring Our 135-Year History and Paving a Future Together
The City of Tacoma and Pierce County Councils designated August 24, 2023, as the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Day to recognize our…
New Protections for Tacoma Tenants with Pets
Since the height of the pandemic, industries have returned to business as usual. Unfortunately, business as usual for most animal shelters means operating at full…
You Made it Possible: 14 Huskies Find Loving Homes
Back in April, our shelter was nearing maximum capacity when 14 huskies were found roaming in a pack near the rural community of Ashford. Our…
Lost Pet Prevention Month
Did you know 1 in 3 pets go missing? Let’s work together to change the odds! In honor of Petco Love Lost’s National Lost Pet…
Tips for Happy, Safe Pets on the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July means more cookouts, summer fun, and fireworks – but it also means an increase in lost pets across the United States.…
You Made it Possible: Salmon Poisoning Dogs
Brick in our care after being diagnosed with salmon poisoning. When Brick and Rogue arrived at our shelter in March with symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea,…
Justice for 107 Dogs
The first call came in December 2019 – 48 dogs seized. The second call came in October 2020 – 36 dogs seized. The third call…
Meet Our Adoptable Pups
In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, meet some of our paws-itively adorable pups who can’t wait to meet you! Meet Lonnie! He can…
Thank You to Our Volunteers
Behind every animal on their adoption day is a volunteer who helped make it happen. We are thankful for the many volunteers who care for…
Leslie Dalzell named as the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s New CEO
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s (HSTPC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Dalzell as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2023.…
You Made it Possible: 246 Rabbits
Shelter staff assisted with the removal of 246 rabbits from one property. 24 hours. 246 rabbits. On February 16, the Humane Society for Tacoma &…
Top Stories of the Year 2022
We can’t thank our animal-loving community enough for supporting our work and for helping us make these lifesaving stories possible! Emmi arrived at our…
You Made it Possible: Gravel Pit Pups
Puppies found abandoned at gravel site. In June 2021, employees at the Dickson Waller Road Gravel Pit site found three puppies abandoned in the gravel…
Tax Benefits of Giving in 2022
There’s still time in 2022 to support the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County through your IRA! If you’re 70 ½ or older, you…
Holiday Gift Guide for the Pets
Adopt-A-Kennel for a Loved One Our Adopt-A-Kennel program is the perfect present that your friend, significant other, or family member can enjoy for an entire year. With a…
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