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…
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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…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Warlock
Update: Warlock has been adopted! View more adoptable cats.
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…
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