Yesterday, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day felt extra special, and it’s all thanks to you. Because of this incredible community, 40 dogs, cats, and small pets went home to loving families. That’s more than double a typical weekday’s adoptions… Read More
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And a reminder of what your vehicle can do. Sometimes generosity arrives on four wheels. We are overjoyed to share that our vehicle donation program recently received one of the most extraordinary gifts in our shelter’s history: a 2022 Forest River Coachmen RV that generated over $83,000 for the animals in our… Read More
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Dove heads home with her excited new family, thanks to Pets for the Elderly At the close of 2025, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County was selected by Pets for the Elderly as their only partner shelter in Washington State, and along with that came a grant to help reduce adoption fees for folks… Read More
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In December, we told you about 59 pets who were brought to our shelter after being removed from an unsafe living environment. Thanks to you, these once sick, underweight, and scared pets received the care they desperately needed and are now thriving in homes filled with love, comfort, and joy. Read More
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We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new mobile veterinary unit! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, this 26-foot state-of-the-art veterinary hospital on wheels is now ready to serve the animals of Pierce County, and the humans that care for them. The vehicle is named… Read More
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To help families find ‘the one’ this Valentine’s Day, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County hosted a four-day adoption promotion from February 13 -16, offering $14 adoptions for all pets. The response was heartwarming: 80 dogs, 30 cats, and four critters found loving homes or began… Read More
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Dogs Playing for Life is a national initiative designed to give shelter dogs the opportunity to socialize, play, and thrive. By organizing supervised playgroups, shelters like ours help dogs build confidence and prepare for adoption. Why Playgroups Matter Playgroups transform the… Read More
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Shelter dog Harbor with his new loving family Between November 14-17, over 100 dogs found their way out of the shelter thanks to you, our compassionate community, stepping up for them and the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Our dog kennels were over capacity last week. With nearly… Read More
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The shelter can be a challenging environment for any pet. No matter how compassionate the care, the experience of new routines, new people, and hundreds of other animals can be overwhelming. For dogs like Quincey, this adjustment was particularly hard. Quincey arrived at the shelter in June… Read More
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The Threat of Parvovirus in Shelters Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and often deadly virus that poses a significant threat to dogs, particularly in shelter environments where close quarters can facilitate its rapid spread. This virus primarily affects puppies and unvaccinated dogs, leading to severe gastrointestinal distress, dehydration,… Read More
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