10 Essentials for Your New Dog
Congratulations on welcoming a new canine pal to the family! Preparing your home (and yourself!) ahead of time will help ensure your pup’s transition is…
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A Closer Look at How Tacoma Humane Stewards Donor Funds
Every adoption, every program, and every life-saving surgery starts with support from the community. As an independent nonprofit, the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce…
A Closer Look at How S.P.O.T. and Targeted TNR Support Cat Colonies
When the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County (Tacoma Humane) launched a fundraising campaign to bring a mobile veterinary and outreach vehicle to life,…
A Closer Look at How Owner Surrender Fees Support Animals in Care
Deciding that you can no longer care for a beloved pet is one of the hardest choices an owner can face. At the Humane Society…
84 Cats Have Loving Homes
In August, 84 cats and kittens were rescued from an overcrowded home and brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for immediate…
Acclimating Your New Cat to Their Home
Acclimating a new cat to their home will take time and patience, but seeing your new friend get comfortable will be incredibly rewarding. Remember, every…
Volunteer Spotlight: A Legacy of Making a Difference
Katie and Chad with a shelter dog. For this very special Volunteer Spotlight, we want you to meet Katie and Chad Osvog! Katie and Chad…
A Letter from Our CEO: Together We Rose and How 2024 Prepared Us for Today
Now that we’re well into 2025, 2024 can feel like a distant memory. But looking back, it’s clear that last year shaped who we are…
Under Construction: Building Tomorrow’s Adoption Hub
Sometimes the most unexpected challenges become the biggest opportunities. That’s exactly what happened at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County in June, when…
Prepared for Anything: Keeping Families Whole in a Crisis
September is National Preparedness Month and living in the shadow of a volcano and through summer wildfire season makes us no strangers to natural disasters. …
New Five-Year Contract with Pierce County Reflects Shared Commitment to Animal Welfare
Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello visits the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County and spends time with Willow, a Labrador retriever mix, in July…
Foster Fest
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is excited to host Foster Fest on Monday, August 11 as part of our Foster50 campaign.…
Foster50
The power of fostering extends far beyond providing temporary care – it’s a life-changing intervention that makes a world of difference for shelter pets. According…
Lost Pet Prevention Month: Finders, Helpers, Heroes
The days and weeks leading up to and following the Fourth of July are when the highest number of pets go missing each year. Fireworks,…
Kennel Renovation Project Complete
We’re excited to share the completion of a significant infrastructure improvement project at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Thanks to the support…
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