KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Mama Sprout
UPDATE: Mama Sprout has been adopted! Mama Sprout is a very loving and affectionate cat. She loves getting all the attention and cuddling up on…
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Perfect Weather for Clyde the Lizard
Clyde first arrived at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Sunny and temperatures above 75 isn’t just the perfect weather for humans, it’s…
How to Reunite a Lost Pet
With Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner and July marking the start of Petco Love’s Lost Pet Prevention Month, here are some helpful…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Rufus
Rufus is the biggest cuddle bug who loves people. He loves meeting people and leaning in to get good pets. He enjoys being curious and…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Henry
UPDATE: Henry has been adopted! Henry is a very affectionate 2-year-old cat who loves people! He loves to give affectionate head butts for more attention.…
Volunteer Spotlight: Diana Sharon
Diana and her partner, both foster parents at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Meet Diana Sharon! Diana fosters shelter pets who need…
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…
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…
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