Emotional Support Dog Reunited with Family
Sadly, shelter staff find animals abandoned on the property from time to time, left to fend for themselves until help arrives. However, this time was…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Pat Pound
Meet Pat Pound! Pat has been volunteering at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for seven years! He was a bath brigade volunteer…
Meet Preacher and M.G.
These guinea pig best friends (A554976, A554977) are looking for a loving home together! These little sweethearts are waiting for a home where they can…
Staff Spotlight: Alex Yeatman
Alex cuddling with a foster dog, Mimzy (now adopted) Meet our new Kennel Aide Lead, Alex Yeatman! Alex has been working at the Humane Society…
Meet Casanova
This 3-year-old German Shepherd (A553468) will steal your heart! This handsome fella came to the shelter as a stray, but shelter staff and volunteers describe…
Meet Sergeant Pepper
This 6-year-old Labrador Retriever mix (A552277) is looking for a family to rub his belly full-time! Sergeant Pepper is a sweet, handsome boy who had…
Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Coy
Meet Amy and her family (also known as the Mighty Mew Crew), one of our life-saving feline fosters! Amy has been volunteering for the shelter…
What To Do If You Find Stray Kittens
If you find a litter of kittens, first, watch and wait! A kitten’s best chance of thriving is with its mother. Momma Cat may be…
Staff Spotlight: Dr. Corrine Fry
Dr. Corrine Fry (pictured with her dog Ezlo) is one of the shelter’s veterinarians and has been with the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce…
What’s in a Name?
Courtney Rogers, a kennel aide who mainly works with small animals, names a lot of the rabbits that come into the shelter. Take a gander…
Volunteer Spotlight: Marilou Fischer
Meet Marilou! Marilou has been volunteering at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for nearly nine years! She has volunteered in various roles…
Have You Planned Your Giving Legacy?
Your will is one of the most important documents you can own. It dictates how your assets and possessions will be divided after your lifetime.…
Meet Doc Holiday
He’s your huckleberry. Doc Holiday (A550095) is ready to join your home and would love to meet with you. Doc Holiday is a typical sensitive…
Urine Marking Behavior
Much like the miners during the Gold Rush, dogs and cats are territorial animals. They “stake a claim” to a particular space, area, or object.…
Staff Spotlight: Jessica Emel
Meet Jessica! Jessica is the Shelter Services Lead at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County. Jessica has always loved helping homeless animals and…
Solving Litter Box Problems
If you’re having a hard time persuading your cat to use the litter box, it just may be time to draw a line in the…
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