Billboards aimed at younger pet owners.

Low Cost Options for altering your pet for a healthier, happier life!

Our Pre-approved Automatic Withdrawal program is paperless and provides a stable source of support to help animals.Learn More

A Summer Day Camp Adventure: Parents take note! The Humane Society’s first summer day camp for kids will take place week of August 7-11, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily at the beautiful Gonyea Boys & Girls Club, 5136 North 26th St. in Tacoma. Camp Kindness is open to children ages 10-12, and will include educational games, animal explorations, crafts, guest speakers, workshops, and lots of fun activities!

155 cats and dogs altered in one day at local veterinary clinics!

Thank You Participating Veterinarians

Here are a few things you can do to help end the needless euthanasia of healthy, adoptable pets . . .

Euthanasia to end the lives of healthy pets isn’t kind … as a community we can find a solution for unwanted and homeless pets that is more compassionate and more humane.

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Add a touch of whimsy to your ride, express your affection for your pets, and help homeless animals all at the same time!
This unique license plate, designed by nationally syndicated cartoonist Brian Bassett (Red & Rover, Adam @ Home) is available now at all Department of Licensing outlets for $50. Proceeds will benefit state-wide pet spay/neuter […]

In 2005, The Humane Society Board of Directors decided to discontinue all animal control contracts with local municipalities as of next year.  This means that as of January 1, 2006, The Humane Society no longer enforces pet-related laws or sells pet licenses.  We do shelter stray animals for local municipalities.
The Humane Society’s mission is to protect […]

The Tacoma News Tribune article "Parrots in Peril" (Sunday, December 18), highlighted the appalling conditions at the Scudder aviary in Roy.  Although the events in the article happend two years ago, we continue to be frustrated by Pierce County’s refusal to license commercial aviaries so that they can be held to humane standards of care.  
We are thankful to […]

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.
The Lamar […]

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, […]

2005 marked the fifteenth annual Dog-A-Thon, and from the crowds of smiling people and excited dogs, it was clearly one of the best!  More than 2,000 people came out to beautiful Fort Steilacoom Park to celebrate our special relationship with pets.  

The event had another record-breaking year netting $l02,348 in cash and raising $161,125 in […]

As of January 1, 2006, The Humane Society will no longer enforce pet-related laws or sell pet licenses. We will, however, continue to shelter stray animals for local municipalities.

Dog-A-Thon 2007 was another great success this year! An estimated 3,000 people and at least 1,500 dogs gathered at Ft. Steilacoom County Park to celebrate the joy of pet companionship and support homeless animals in Pierce County.

Sponsors and Vendors contributed more than $40,000 to the event, and pledge walkers raised another $125,000 for the most successful Dog-A-Thon ever! Stay tuned for more information about top teams, top pledge raisers, and more!

If you would like to surprise your child or spouse with a new pet for the Holidays, consider giving them an adoption certificate. Hannukah, Christmas, and Paw print design versions are available, and they make a delightful gift when wrapped with a basket of pet supplies and toys. Best of all, the recipient can choose the best pet for them, at the best time.

Microchip Certificates are also available for $25 — if you know someone whose pet needs a permanent ID, consider giving them “peace of mind” this year! General gift certificates are also available in any amount.