Tacoma Votes to Protect Cats from Declawing
Council Member John Hines (center) with leadership members of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. In a momentous stride toward compassion and animal…
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‘Mystery’ Dog Respiratory Illness
In recent weeks, a suspected mysterious canine respiratory illness has captured headlines, sparking concern among pet guardians and animal lovers alike. As an animal shelter…
Holiday Gift Guide for Pet Lovers
If you are searching for a meaningful and heartwarming present for your loved ones, look no further! Our curated gift guide offers a selection of…
Volunteer Spotlight: Kathryn Daniels
Meet Kathryn Daniels! Whether she’s walking dogs at the shelter or supporting highlighting our adoptable pets, Kathryn’s dedication to the animals helps build connections with…
Paws for Veterans: Honoring Veterans and Furry Friends
Antonio with Albus and Cooper. Neighboring Joint Base Lewis McChord and Naval Base Kitsap, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s community is comprised…
Staff Spotlight: Heidi Lee, LVT
Meet Heidi Lee! Heidi is one of the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s licensed veterinary technicians (LVT) who plays a vital role in…
Debunking Pit Bull Myths
With so much false information out there about pit bull-type dogs, it can be difficult to differentiate fact from myth. The truth is, pit bulls…
SPECIAL UPDATE: Libby gets her surgery!
When Libby arrived at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County a month ago suffering from one of the largest masses we’ve ever seen,…
Pet Disaster Preparedness
Ann Graves along with HSUS staff and volunteers assisted with a pet food bank and temporary animal sheltering during Hurricane Idalia. Photo by Madison County…
Volunteer Spotlight: Kelsey Caviezel
Meet Kelsey Caviezel! Drawing upon her expertise in dog behavior and psychology, Kelsey is eager to contribute to her volunteer role at the shelter by…
You Made it Possible: Pearl’s Road to Recovery
Upon intake, Pearl could not bear weight on her front right limb. Pearl arrived at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, dragging her…
Staff Spotlight: Whitney Mason
Whitney cuddles with a shelter kitten. Meet Whitney Mason! Whitney is one of our foster leads who helps place animals who need a little extra…
Honoring Our 135-Year History and Paving a Future Together
The City of Tacoma and Pierce County Councils designated August 24, 2023, as the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Day to recognize our…
New Protections for Tacoma Tenants with Pets
Since the height of the pandemic, industries have returned to business as usual. Unfortunately, business as usual for most animal shelters means operating at full…
You Made it Possible: 14 Huskies Find Loving Homes
Back in April, our shelter was nearing maximum capacity when 14 huskies were found roaming in a pack near the rural community of Ashford. Our…
Lost Pet Prevention Month
Did you know 1 in 3 pets go missing? Let’s work together to change the odds! In honor of Petco Love Lost’s National Lost Pet…
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