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2025 Press Releases

World-Renowned ‘Kitten Lady’ Hosts First-Ever Washington Workshops in Tacoma – May 7, 2025

Fee-Waived Adoptions at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County April 11-13 – April 9, 2025

Tacoma Animal Shelter Launches Pet Photo Contest for Mural Project – March 12, 2025

Tacoma Animal Shelter Offers $14 Pet Adoptions for Valentine’s Day – February 10, 2025

Tacoma Humane Society Hosts Sixth Annual ‘Poorly Drawn Pets’ Fundraiser – January 17, 2025

2024 Press Releases

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County waives dog adoption fees to address record-breaking capacity crisis – December 31, 2024

Tacoma animal shelter grapples with record-breaking dog capacity crisis: community help needed – December 27, 2024

Over 50 dogs and cats confiscated in animal cruelty investigation arrive at local animal shelter – December 17, 2024

Six orphaned puppies found starving, sparking urgent plea for support – December 5, 2024

Tacoma animal shelter waives dog adoption fees amid overcrowding crisis – November 13, 2024

Tacoma humane society hosts Block(head) Party adoption event in honor of Pit Bull Awareness Day – October 24, 2024

Local humane society partners with Tacoma Subaru to reduce pet adoption fees – October 10, 2024

Around 100 cats removed from biohazardous apartment overwhelm Tacoma animal shelter – October 3, 2024

Tacoma animal shelter urgently seeks pet food donations to keep up with demand for community pantry – September 18, 2024

Tacoma humane society teams up with E9 Brewing Co. for ‘Make Hoppy Happen’ beer label contest – September 16, 2024

Tacoma humane society seeks community support for kitten with severed leg – September 4, 2024

Tacoma humane society calls for community support following nearly 20% increase in animal intake over past three years – August 21, 2024

Tacoma humane society reduces pet adoption fees following large-scale rescue of 33 cats and kittens – August 16, 2024

Clear The Shelters – Tacoma humane society reduces pet adoption fees following large-scale rescue of 33 cats and kittens – August 15, 2024

Tacoma animal shelter seeks community support through ‘name your price’ adoption promotion – July 16, 2024

One-year-old cat with life-threatening postpartum complications receives critical care at local humane society – July 12, 2024

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County connects adoptable cats with loving homes during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week – July 11, 2024

Three-legged dog steals the spotlight in Tacoma animal shelter’s first mural contest – July 10, 2024

Tacoma animal shelter cares for dog thrown from moving vehicle – July 2, 2024

Petco Love urges pet parents to register their cats and dogs on Love Lost ahead of July 4th holiday – July 2, 2024

Pierce County animal shelter launches fundraiser for mobile veterinary unit to meet growing demand – June 20, 2024

Local humane society waives adoption fees as shelter exceeds capacity limit – June 12, 2024

Unleash your pet’s star potential for a good cause – Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County launches “Star Search Photo Contest” – June 7, 2024

Kitten suffering from mysterious wound at Tacoma animal shelter – May 24, 2024

Petco Love Lost launches animated campaign to reunite lost pets – May 20, 2024

Tacoma animal shelter partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to “Empty the Shelters” – May 3, 2024

Hypothermic kittens discarded in a cardboard box clinging to life – April 30, 2024

Tacoma animal shelter calls for community support for life-changing surgery for dog in respiratory distress – April 18, 2024

Washington’s largest intake animal shelter seeks community support to secure $25,000 gift – April 10, 2024

Critically ill dog stranded in the woods in urgent need – April 5, 2024

Tacoma animal shelter prepares for over a thousand kittens in the coming months – April 1, 2024

Tacoma animal shelter urgently seeks dog food donations for community pets amidst increasing need – March 18, 2024

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County connects adoptable pets with loving homes during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week – March 14, 2024

Tacoma animal shelter waives dog adoption fees as kennels exceed capacity – March 11, 2024

Local animal shelter launches pet photo contest for mural project – March 8, 2024

Abandoned puppies, dog with gunshot wounds, and puppy with neck laceration brought to local animal shelter – March 5, 2024

Severely injured dog with ruptured eye found abandoned near gas station dumpster – February 13, 2024

Local animal shelter offers $14 adoption fees for Valentine’s Day – February 12, 2024

Local animal shelter offers valentines that save lives – February 1, 2024

Half-price adoption fees for adult dogs at local animal shelter – January 25, 2024

Local animal shelter hosts hilarious pet portrait fundraiser – January 19, 2024

35 dogs, cats, and exotic pets found in hazardous conditions in urgent need – January 9, 2024

One dead and five critically ill puppies abandoned in box along highway in urgent need – January 3, 2024

 

2023 Press Releases

‘Name Your Price’ for adult dog adoption fees at local animal shelter – December 28, 2023

Dog on brink of death found by Tacoma resident sparks urgent plea for support – December 22, 2023

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to bring holiday hope to pets in need – November 30, 2023

Added perk for local shelter dog adoptions on PEDIGREE’s ‘Shelter Sunday’ – November 22, 2023

Hypothermic and wounded dog in critical condition – November 22, 2023

Local animal shelter waives adoption fees due to overpopulation – November 16, 2023

Tacoma animal shelter updates public hours – November 13, 2023

Nine dogs found in tragic conditions after owner discovered deceased for 12 days – November 8, 2023

Over 70 local shelter pets find homes during October adoption event in partnership with Tacoma Subaru – November 3, 2023

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County connects adoptable cats with loving homes during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week – November 3, 2023

Two starved dogs left to die in freezing temperatures – October 30, 2023

Estate planning seminar invites animal lovers to leave a lasting legacy – October 26, 2023

Reduced adoption fees at local animal shelter during fall in love adoption event – October 26, 2023

Petco Love, BOBS from Skechers™, and the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County seek heartwarming pet love stories – October 23, 2023

Online auction to support homeless pets in Pierce County – October 12, 2023

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County teams up with BISSELL Pet Foundation to “Empty the Shelters” – October 3, 2023

Local animal shelter cares for 13 neglected puppies – September 27, 2023

Neglected dog with 10 pound tumor finds home after life-saving surgery – September 26, 2023

Local animal shelter gives pets a smoother transition into a new home – September 22, 2023

Local animal shelter waives adoption fees for rabbits on National Bunny Day – September 22, 2023

Make Hoppy Happen beer label contest celebrates pets and supports animals in need – September 20, 2023

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County partners with Best Friends Animal Society for a name your price adoption weekend – September 14, 2023

Local animal shelter provides inclusive digital experience – September 7, 2023

Local animal shelter reduces adoption fees during Clear the Shelters nationwide campaign – August 25, 2023

Tacoma animal shelter celebrates 135-year anniversary – August 23, 2023

Local animal shelter inundated with 40 neglected animals in urgent need – August 21, 2023

Cat needs life-saving surgery due to gunshot wound – August 3, 2023

Record-setting adoptions and surgeries for local animal shelter – July 24, 2023

Adoption fees waived as overcrowded local animal shelter is flooded with lost pets – July 18, 2023

Washington’s largest intake animal shelter in dire need of specialized veterinary equipment to save sick and injured pets – July 6, 2023

Multiple animals suffering from severe neglect and abandonment brought to Tacoma animal shelter – June 16, 2023

Tacoma animal shelter faces limited space and resources while working to contain canine upper respiratory illnesses – May 31, 2023

Neglected dog found covered in wounds at local park – May 15, 2023

Punctured and partially maimed dogs find loving homes – May 1, 2023

Large pack of dogs running wild for weeks now receiving care – April 13, 2023

Local animal shelter to host its most hilarious fundraiser of the year – April 5, 2023

New CEO named for the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County – March 30, 2023

Local animal shelter saves sliced open kitten – March 29, 2023

Petco Love and the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County aim to stop the spread of deadly preventable diseases through free pet vaccination event – March 23, 2023

Two dogs infected with rare and deadly disease – March 21, 2023

Local animal shelter inundated with sick and injured kittens – March 10, 2023

Rabbits from massive confiscate now available for adoption – March 9, 2023

Around 200 confiscated rabbits on their way to local animal shelter – February 16, 2023

Mangled cat fighting for its life after traumatic incident – February 2, 2023

2022 Press Releases

Name your price adoption weekend at Tacoma animal shelter – December 10, 2022

Community support urgently needed as Tacoma animal shelter contains canine upper respiratory illness – November 11, 2022

70 shelter pets find homes during Tacoma animal shelter adoption event in partnership with Tacoma Subaru – October 25, 2022

Online auction to benefit thousands of homeless, neglected, and abandoned animals in Pierce County – October 19, 2022

Local shelter to host Fall in Love adoption event – October 18, 2022

Pre-registration open for online auction to help homeless animals in Pierce County – October 13, 2022

Found dogs dangerously skinny as shelter works to save their lives – October 4, 2022

Abandoned dog found in bag now needs critical care at Tacoma animal shelter – September 29, 2022

Discounted adoption fees at Tacoma animal shelter for National Adoption Weekend – September 16, 2022

Multiple neglected animals receiving emergency care at Tacoma animal shelter – September 14, 2022

Last chance to participate in this year’s Washington’s Cutest Pet Contest – September 13, 2022

Record breaking adoptions for Tacoma animal shelter – September 2, 2022

Tacoma animal shelter at capacity with more than 700 animals – August 15, 2022

Burned kitten gets second chance at life – August 2, 2022

Senior dogs at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County fetch grant – July 21, 2022

Shelter partners with Best Friends Animal Society for National Adoption Weekend – July 21, 2022

Shelter connects adoptable pets with loving homes during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week – July 11, 2022

Petco Love and the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County encourage pet fostering with a focus on fun – June 23, 2022

National nonprofit Petco Love invests in the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County to save and improve the lives of pets in Pierce County – June 22, 2022

Neglected dog dangerously skinny as shelter works to save its life – June 14, 2022

20% Off All Adoption Fees May 20 – 22, thanks to Bounty and Best Friends Animal Society – May 19, 2022

13 confiscated pit bulls receiving care at Tacoma shelter – May 9, 2022

Life-saving equipment failing for local animal shelter as medical needs ramp-up – April 12, 2022

Maimed kittens find forever home after lifesaving surgery – March 16, 2022

Orphaned kittens in critical condition – March 7, 2022

Adoptions needed for local animal shelter – February 10, 2022

PetSmart Charities grant to help homeless pets find homes in Pierce County – January 26, 2022

Maimed kittens now in need of life-saving surgery – January 25, 2022

Tacoma animal shelter updates public hours – January 4, 2022

2021 Press Releases

Local animal shelter inundated with neglected dogs in winter storm – December 29, 2021

Animal shelter asks community to give hope to long-time shelter residents – December 13, 2021

Puppies dumped on side of road now fighting for their lives – November 9, 2021

Online auction to help save thousands of homeless animals in Pierce County – October 19, 2021

Washington shelters work together to help dog in need – October 11, 2021

Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County to host Fall in Love adoption event as part of the ASPCA & Subaru Grant Program – September 27, 2021

Five neglected dogs receiving care at shelter from animal cruelty case – September 24, 2021

Litters of kittens dumped outside at Tacoma shelter – September 9, 2021

Dog and her 11 puppies left abandoned in public restroom find their forever homes – September 4, 2021

Puyallup family evacuates from fire just in time for cat to give birth –
August 26, 2021

Senior dogs at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County fetch grant – July 23, 2021

Three dogs found starving and neglected at Tacoma home – July 22, 2021

Shelter at capacity: Homes urgently needed for pets – June 24, 2021

Pierce County’s largest dog-friendly 5K of the year to help pets in need – June 21, 2021

Puppies dumped at gravel pit now fighting for their lives – June 16, 2021

Emotional support dog stolen and dumped at shelter now reunited with family – June 3, 2021

Lights about to go out for life-saving surgeries at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County – May 27, 2021

Pit bull and her 11 puppies found abandoned in public restroom – May 11, 2021

Pierce County lost pets will now be reunited with their families using facial recognition technology – April 27, 2021

Newly named Petco Love invests in lifesaving work of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County – April 16, 2021

23 dogs from alleged animal cruelty investigation now available for adoption – March 30, 2021

Humane Society receives grant from Pedigree Foundation – Feb. 18, 2021

Humane Society X-ray machine funded – Feb. 4, 2021

Help us help homeless pets receive the treatment they need – Jan. 29, 2021

2020 Press Releases

Dogs From Alleged Cruelty Investigation Available – Nov. 11, 2020

Make a Difference in the Lives of 36 Dogs and Puppies – Oct. 29, 2020

Humane Society Takes in Dogs from Suspected Cruelty Case – Oct. 15, 2020

Broken Leg No Problem for Chapo – Oct. 13, 2020

Fall in Love Adoption Event Scheduled – Oct. 9, 2020

Humane Society and Larson Automotive Group Team Up for Raffle – Sept. 30, 2020

Help Rescue Homeless Pets Like Coco and Falko during Day of Giving – Sept. 22, 2020

An Updated on the Dogs from Recent Animal Cruelty Investigation – Sept. 10, 2020

Order Takeout, Save Lives: Tacoma Humane Teams up with Local Restaurants – Aug. 20, 2020

Shelter’s Biggest Event of the Year Goes Virtual – May 29, 2020

No Place Like Home: Dog and Family Reunited in Kansas after a Year Apart – May 22, 2020

Community Partner Larson Automotive Group Donates $10,000 – April 30, 2020

Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Hosts Virtual Kitten Shower – Feb. 27, 2020

37 Dogs from Suspected Dogfighting Ring to Become Available for Adoption – Feb. 20, 2020

Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s Stance on Proposed Legislation – Feb. 7, 2020

Shelter Receives $8,500 Spay/Neuter Grant from Bissell Pet Foundation – Jan. 26, 2020

Tacoma Humane Receives $20,000 Grant from Petsmart Charities® – Jan. 17, 2020

Save a Life, Adopt a Dog from The Humane Society For Tacoma & Pierce County – Jan. 7, 2020

2019 Press Releases

Bark in the New Year: Humane Society Offers 50% off Adoption Fees – Dec. 23, 2019

Home for the Paw-Lidays: Humane Society Full, Offers 50% off Adoption Fees – Dec. 18, 2019

From Starving to Smiling: Rosie One of Thousands of Pets Helped in 2019 – Dec. 17, 2019

Santa Paws is Coming to Town – Nov. 25, 2019

Help Get Tommy a Home for the Holidays – Nov. 18, 2019

Are You Holly’s Lucky Number 6? – Oct. 23, 2019

Humane Society to Host Fall in Love Adoption Event as part of The ASPCA® and Subaru Grant Program – Oct. 21, 2019

Brought by Her Owner to be Euthanized, Humane Society Saves Emily – Oct. 9, 2019

Humane Society and Goodwill Partner for the Spookiest Time of the Year Contest – Oct. 2, 2019

Purrfect 12 Adoption Event – Sept. 6, 2019

#PreparedNotScared: Do you have a Plan for You and Your Pets? – Sept. 5, 2019

Humane Society Full, Offers Discounted Adoption Fees on all Adult Pets – Aug. 14, 2019

Humane Society Receives $53,000 Grant from Petsmart Charities® – July 25, 2019

Humane Society’s Cattery is at Capacity, Launches Christmas in July Adoption Event – July 23, 2019

More than 200 Pounds of Shelter Supplies Collected for Local Animals in Need – July 22, 2019

Humane Society Temporarily Closes Cat Adoption Due to Confirmed Case of Panleukopenia Virus – Feb. 28, 2019

2018 Press Releases

Humane Society to Host Subaru Loves Pets and APSCA® & Subaru Event Grant Program – Sept. 26, 2018

Senior Dogs at Humane Society Fetch Grant – July 30, 2018

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County announce new CEO Stuart Earley– June 13, 2018

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County – May 17, 2018