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A lot has changed since we first opened our doors in 1888. Our community has grown. The needs of pets and people have changed. And…
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New Space. New Beginnings.
After months of construction, our lobby remodel project is officially finished! Back in June, our adoption lobby flooded and our team faced a choice. Either…
The Rule of 3 for Dogs
Congratulations on adopting your new canine companion! Bringing home a new dog can be a wonderful experience, but it’s also normal for both of you…
Acclimating Your Dog to a New Home
Congrats on bringing home a furry new family member! Acclimating your pup to their new home will take time and patience, but seeing your new…
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…
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…
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