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Update: 59 Rescued Pets
May 23 2025

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,…
100 Cats Happy in New Homes
Feb 28 2025

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.…
Celebrating Animal Control Appreciation Week
Apr 18 2024

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! 1
Oct 06 2023

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 1
Jun 22 2023

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 3
Jun 02 2023

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,…
You Made it Possible: 246 Rabbits 2
Mar 17 2023

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
Mar 09 2023

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
Dec 15 2022

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
Nov 11 2022

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?
Oct 20 2022

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…
Day of Giving
Sep 15 2022

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…

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