KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Warlock
Update: Warlock has been adopted! View more adoptable cats.
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KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Rosco
Rosco is an incredibly sweet pup and loves to get pets, scratches, and lots of belly rubs. He is a goofball who will always keep…
Staff Spotlight: Christy Thomson
Meet Community Services Manager, Christy Thomson! Christy recently joined the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County team. She helps Make Happy Happen every day…
You Made it Possible: 19 neglected dogs
At the end of December, 19 neglected dogs arrived at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County after fighting for their lives in the snow and…
Choosing the Right Pet
A pet can enrich your life in many ways and are often an important part of family life. Choosing the right pet is essential to…
Meet Dakota
Dakota (A562286) can’t wait to find his forever home! Dakota was one of the 19 neglected dogs that were brought to the shelter during the…
Volunteer Spotlight: Lynn Williams
Meet Lynn Williams! Lynn has been volunteering at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for 4 years. Between answering phones and helping out…
You Made it Possible: 3 Parvo Puppies
Back in November, seven puppies were found huddled together next to traffic in South Tacoma. Thankfully, they were saved by a kind human, who brought…
Meet Cocoa Puff
Cocoa Puff (A559131) can’t wait to find her forever home!Cocoa Puff arrived at the shelter in rough shape after living in a dirty kennel for…
A Happy Holiday ‘How-To’ With Pets
We’re here to help Make Happy Happen for the holidays! Read on for more tips on how to make sure your pet stays happy and…
Staff Spotlight: Charthy Irvin
Meet Adoption Services Lead, Charthy Irvin! Charthy has been with the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for over 24 years. She helps Make…
Make Memories Last Forever
Nadia with some of her cherished pets. When animal lover, Nadia, passed away she left behind a legacy of kindness towards animals. Nadia grew up…
Meet Batman
Batman (A478898) can’t wait to find his forever home! Batman is a real superhero and he comes to your rescue whenever you need him. His…
Volunteer Spotlight: Robbi Mettler-Stern
Meet Robbi Mettler-Stern! Robbi has been volunteering at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for 12 years! She is the shelter’s volunteer dog…
Celebrating Halloween with Your Pet
Happy Howl-o-ween! It’s that time of the year for ghosts, goblins, and pet costumes, oh my! Read on for more tips on how to make…
Meet Frenzy
Frenzy (A558711) can’t wait to be your buddy! You might as well call him “Fetching Frenzy” with his dashing personality and his unofficial status as…
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