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…
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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…
Meet Our Adoptable Pups
In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, meet some of our paws-itively adorable pups who can’t wait to meet you! Meet Lonnie! He can…
Thank You to Our Volunteers
Behind every animal on their adoption day is a volunteer who helped make it happen. We are thankful for the many volunteers who care for…
Staff Spotlight: Leslie Dalzell, CEO
In case you missed it, last month Leslie Dalzell was named as our new Chief Executive Officer! Leslie is no stranger to the shelter—she…
Leslie Dalzell named as the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s New CEO
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s (HSTPC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Dalzell as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2023.…
Something Smells Fishy: The Dangers of Salmon Poisoning
Summer weather is on its way and many in the Pacific Northwest are dusting off their fishing gear while planning their next adventure. As you…
You Made it Possible: 246 Rabbits
Shelter staff assisted with the removal of 246 rabbits from one property. 24 hours. 246 rabbits. On February 16, the Humane Society for Tacoma &…
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