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…
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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…
Volunteer Spotlight: Cam Phill
Meet Cam Phill! Cam helps show our shelter pets at their very best with top-notch photography skills as one of the shelter’s Paw-Parazzi Photography Volunteers.…
Tips for Happy, Safe Pets on the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July means more cookouts, summer fun, and fireworks – but it also means an increase in lost pets across the United States.…
Staff Spotlight: Dr. Bennett
Dr. Bennett with a shelter pup. Meet Dr. Jennifer Bennett! Dr. Bennett is our Chief Veterinary Officer and supports an animal’s journey from the moment…
You Made it Possible: Salmon Poisoning Dogs
Brick in our care after being diagnosed with salmon poisoning. When Brick and Rogue arrived at our shelter in March with symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea,…
Volunteer Spotlight: Tabitha VonSmithenstein
Meet Tabitha VonSmithenstein! Tabitha helps keep the shelter nice and clean for our pets, guests, and trains our dog enrichment volunteers so that…
Justice for 107 Dogs
The first call came in December 2019 – 48 dogs seized. The second call came in October 2020 – 36 dogs seized. The third call…
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