Staff Spotlight: Courtney
Meet Courtney, one of our dedicated dog kennel aides at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Courtney has been with us since June…
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Staff Spotlight: Amanda Nemier, LVT
Amanda with Shar Pei, Benjamin. Meet Amanda Nemier, one of our dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County.…
Staff Spotlight: Trina Vicente
Trina Vicente has been an invaluable asset to the shelter’s receiving team for over four years. Her passion for animal welfare is evident in her…
Staff Spotlight: Julia Bonsell
Julia Bonsell with the first cat she adopted. A 9-year-old stray with no teeth, urinary cystitis and FIV. A familiar face at the Humane Society…
Staff Spotlight: Angela Burruss
Meet Angela Burruss, operations manager at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Angela brings…
Staff Spotlight: Heidi Lee, LVT
Meet Heidi Lee! Heidi is one of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s licensed veterinary technicians (LVT) who plays a vital role in…
SPECIAL UPDATE: Libby gets her surgery!
When Libby arrived at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County a month ago suffering from one of the largest masses we’ve ever seen,…
Staff Spotlight: Whitney Mason
Whitney cuddles with a shelter kitten. Meet Whitney Mason! Whitney is one of our foster leads who helps place animals who need a little extra…
Staff Spotlight: Dr. Bennett
Dr. Bennett with a shelter pup. Meet Dr. Jennifer Bennett! Dr. Bennett is our Chief Veterinary Officer and supports an animal’s journey from the moment…
Staff Spotlight: Leslie Dalzell, CEO
In case you missed it, last month Leslie Dalzell was named as our new Chief Executive Officer! Leslie is no stranger to the shelter—she…
Staff Spotlight: Cherelle Eleby
Cherelle dog-sitting at the office. Meet the shelter’s Purchasing Coordinator, Cherelle Eleby! Cherelle makes sure the shelter has all the supplies and resources needed in…
Staff Spotlight: Meagan MacKay
Meagan with shelter kitten Meet the shelter’s Volunteer Manager, Meagan MacKay! Meagan plays a key role in making our mission possible by onboarding new volunteers…
Staff Spotlight: Maggie Gipson
Maggie with her pup, Baloo. Meet the shelter’s Humane Education Coordinator, Maggie Gipson! Maggie helps create a kinder world for animals by leading the shelter’s…
Staff Spotlight: Yuko Tester
Yuko caring for a shelter dog. Meet one of the shelter’s Veterinary Technician Assistants, Yuko Tester! Yuko helps thousands of animals get the medical care…
Staff Spotlight: Bradley Barton
Bradley caring for a shelter cat. Meet our Foster Care Lead, Bradley Barton! Bradley oversees the shelter’s dog, cat, and critters foster programs. Q. What…
Staff Spotlight: Stefanie Cornell
Stefanie cuddling and getting photos of a shelter pet being office fostered for the day. Meet our Digital Marketing Manager, Stefanie Cornell! With her creative…
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