40 Fresh Starts in One Day: A Community Effort Worth Celebrating
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…
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An $83,000 Reason to Celebrate
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…
Creating Connection for Seniors Through Pet Adoption
Dove heads home with her excited new family, thanks to Pets for the Elderly At the close of 2025, the Humane Society for Tacoma &…
Update: 59 Rescued Pets
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,…
Our Mobile Veterinary Unit Is Here!
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…
Over 100 Pets Adopted During Valentine’s Special
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…
Dogs Playing For Life: Building Confidence Through Play
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…
Making Happy Happen: Over 100 Dogs Find Loving Homes During Shelter Capacity Crisis
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…
Unbreaka-BULL Love: A Pit Bull’s Journey to Love After Nearly a Year in the Shelter
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…
New Hope for Dogs With Parvovirus: Cutting-Edge Antibody Treatment in Our Shelter
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…
Making Happy Happen: Over 220 Animals Find Loving Homes During Shelter Capacity Crisis
Between June 12-16, over 220 animals found new homes thanks to you, our compassionate community, stepping up for the animals and for our shelter! Last…
You Made it Possible: Four Formerly Emaciated Dogs Are Living Life to the Fullest
Last fall, an unusually high number of weak, injured, and emaciated dogs arrived at our shelter within weeks of each other. It took every member…
You Made it Possible: Nine Dogs’ Journey from Neglect to Love
Four months ago, nine dogs were rescued from heartbreaking living conditions in Mason County after their owner had passed away. The Humane Society of Mason…
You Made It Happen: 246 Rabbits Adopted!
It was the largest number of animals we’d ever received at once, and we’re happy to report they’ve all found loving homes! Back in February,…
Paws for Veterans: Honoring Veterans and Furry Friends
Antonio with Albus and Cooper. Neighboring Joint Base Lewis McChord and Naval Base Kitsap, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s community is comprised…
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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