100 Cats Happy in New Homes
On Oct. 2, 2024, 134 cats were removed from an abandoned apartment by Federal Way Animal Control and brought to our shelter for emergency care.…
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Six starving puppies are thriving thanks to you!
On December 5, we shared the heartbreaking story of six starving, 8-week-old puppies who arrived at our shelter in desperate need of immediate medical care.…
New Year, New Home: Adoption Special a Huge Success
A new beginning for dog Finn Back in mid-December, 60 dogs and cats from a single property arrived at our shelter from a Pierce County…
Celebrating Animal Control Appreciation Week
A Look into Our Community’s Collaboration for Compassionate Pet Care Animal Control Officer holding a shelter cat. In honor of Animal Control Appreciation Week, discover…
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: 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…
You Made it Possible: Salmon Poisoning Dogs
Brick in our care after being diagnosed with salmon poisoning. When Brick and Rogue arrived at our shelter in March with symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea,…
Something Smells Fishy: The Dangers of Salmon Poisoning
Summer weather is on its way and many in the Pacific Northwest are dusting off their fishing gear while planning their next adventure. As you…
You Made it Possible: 246 Rabbits
Shelter staff assisted with the removal of 246 rabbits from one property. 24 hours. 246 rabbits. On February 16, the Humane Society for Tacoma &…
5 Reasons Why Rabbits Make Good Pets
1. Bunnies are a good fit for people’s schedules. Rabbits are most active at dawn and dusk – just like us! That means you can…
You Made it Possible: Gravel Pit Pups
Puppies found abandoned at gravel site. In June 2021, employees at the Dickson Waller Road Gravel Pit site found three puppies abandoned in the gravel…
Shelter Update
Update as of 12/19/2022 The shelter is clear of canine pneumovirus and will be accepting lost pets by appointment only starting Wednesday, December 21. The…
Getting to know pitties: Myth or fact?
You’ve probably heard a myth or two about pit bulls and terms like “aggressive” or “dog-fighting” might be the first thoughts that come to your…
Thank you to our community
Our third annual Day of Giving was a big success! Because of generous animal lovers in our community, we raised a record-breaking $65,691, making a…
What does it mean to be a “no-kill” shelter?
“No-kill” is often used to describe animal shelters/rescues, and although it’s often an important label looked for when bringing in an animal or providing support,…
Love lives on at the shelter
Jessica and Barrett. When Jessica walked into the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County 11 years ago, she came across a sweet pup that…
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