Home is Where the Heart is: Microchipping Your Pet
Eena being held by museum staff. At the heart of every home is a furry companion! And for the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, this…
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Staff Spotlight: Stefanie Cornell
Stefanie cuddling and getting photos of a shelter pet being office fostered for the day. Meet our Digital Marketing Manager, Stefanie Cornell! With her creative…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Grem
Grem can be a bit shy at first, but he warms up quickly to people. He would love an adopter who can help build his…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Huckleberry
Huckleberry can be a bit introverted at times. He would prefer quiet quality time with his favorite people. With a little bit of patience,…
Meet the Humane Education Mascots
Shelter Shelby (left), Humane Henry (middle left), Foster Freddy (middle right), Happy Hannah (right) Meet the newest additions to our team – Happy Hannah, Humane…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Jezebel
UPDATE: Jezebel has been adopted! Jezebel will be sure to add a bit of silliness and fun to your life. She loves to explore her…
Shelter Volunteers Make an Impact
Behind every animal on their adoption day is a volunteer who helped make it happen. We are thankful for the many volunteers who care for…
You Made it Possible: Echo and Foxtrot
Echo and Foxtrot were brought to the shelter after being found with missing back-left paws and a missing part of a tail. They were in…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Rolo
Rolo cherishes his daily walks and adventures with the shelter staff and volunteers. He’s gone on walks around Tacoma and even local beach trips. He…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Loki
UPDATE: Loki has been adopted! Loki likes to dip his paws in slowly before jumping into anything too quickly. New places and people can be…
Top 10 Lifesaving Kitten Stories
Every year, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County sees hundreds of kittens come through its doors in need of care. In 2021, the…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Annie
Once Annie warms up to you, you will quickly become her favorite person in the world and she’ll enjoy cuddling up to you while basking…
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…
Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Kurjah
Linda holding two foster kittens. Meet Linda Kurjah! Linda has been volunteering at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for 7 years. She…
Meet Regina, Gretchen, and Karen
Regina (left), Gretchen (middle), Karen (right) Unlike their movie star counterparts, these sweet Guinea pigs are very friendly and won’t make you wear pink on…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Axle
Axle can be a bit shy at first, but once you gain his trust, his personality will really start to shine. He would love an…
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