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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…
Love can live forever at the shelter
Aug 19 2022

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…
Hot Weather Tips
Jul 27 2022

Hot Weather Tips

As our area experiences high temperatures and hot weather advisories, here are a few tips to help keep your pets safe in the heat: Never leave…
Kitten Season 101 2
Mar 17 2022

Preparing for Kitten Season

Spring showers don’t just rain cats and dogs – it also rains kittens! Lots of kittens. March marks the start of kitten season. As the…

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