KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Scooby
Scooby enjoys getting pets and loves to give kisses! She likes casual strolls and cuddling with her favorite people. Scooby even does well with going…
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KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Maui
Maui is very friendly and loves to get scratches. He would make a great couch buddy to cuddle up with and would also enjoy going on…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Duncan
Duncan sometimes needs a minute to warm up, but once he’s comfortable with his people, he is very affectionate. He especially loves butt scratches and…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Pickles
Pickles enjoys getting pets and is sure to show his big fantastic smile whenever he gets attention. He loves quality time with his favorite people…
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…
Staff Spotlight: Yuko Tester
Yuko caring for a shelter dog. Meet one of the shelter’s Veterinary Technician Assistants, Yuko Tester! Yuko helps thousands of animals get the medical care…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Abner
UPDATE: Abner has been adopted!
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Louie
Louie would love a home to live out his golden years and enjoy a relaxing retired life. His perfect day would be to go on…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Tabitha
UPDATE: Tabitha has been adopted!
Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Santos
Linda Santos holding a shelter pup. Meet Linda Santos! Linda has been volunteering at the shelter for almost 10 years and helps make it possible…
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…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Philomena
UPDATE: Philomena has been adopted!
Staff Spotlight: Bradley Barton
Bradley caring for a shelter cat. Meet our Foster Care Lead, Bradley Barton! Bradley oversees the shelter’s dog, cat, and critters foster programs. Q. What…
Reunited Thanks to Facial Recognition Technology
Nala “We were frantically looking for her.” As pet owners, we never think it can happen to us, but sadly 1 in 3 pets will…
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…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Odelia
Odelia enjoys getting head and belly scratches and snuggling in for some hugs. She has a beautiful smile that she likes to show off…
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