Staff Spotlight: Meagan MacKay
Meagan with shelter kitten Meet the shelter’s Volunteer Manager, Meagan MacKay! Meagan plays a key role in making our mission possible by onboarding new volunteers…
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You Made it Possible: Gravel Pit Pups
Puppies found abandoned at gravel site. In June 2021, employees at the Dickson Waller Road Gravel Pit site found three puppies abandoned in the gravel…
Tax Benefits of Giving in 2022
There’s still time in 2022 to support the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County through your IRA! If you’re 70 ½ or older, you…
Holiday Gift Guide for the Pets
Adopt-A-Kennel for a Loved One Our Adopt-A-Kennel program is the perfect present that your friend, significant other, or family member can enjoy for an entire year. With a…
Staff Spotlight: Maggie Gipson
Maggie with her pup, Baloo. Meet the shelter’s Humane Education Coordinator, Maggie Gipson! Maggie helps create a kinder world for animals by leading the shelter’s…
Shelter Update
Update as of 12/19/2022 The shelter is clear of canine pneumovirus and will be accepting lost pets by appointment only starting Wednesday, December 21. The…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Cauldron
UPDATE: Cauldron has been adopted!
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Rena
Rena is sure to bring lots of laughs and joy to your next outing! This adventurous pittie will be all smiles on a beach, road…
Volunteer Spotlight: Andrea Huerta
Andrea with a pup. Meet Andrea Huerta! Andrea has been volunteering at the shelter for almost 5 years and helps our shelter dogs get out…
Getting to know pitties: Myth or fact?
You’ve probably heard a myth or two about pit bulls and terms like “aggressive” or “dog-fighting” might be the first thoughts that come to your…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Scooby
Scooby enjoys getting pets and loves to give kisses! She likes casual strolls and cuddling with her favorite people. Scooby even does well with going…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Maui
Maui is very friendly and loves to get scratches. He would make a great couch buddy to cuddle up with and would also enjoy going on…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Duncan
Duncan sometimes needs a minute to warm up, but once he’s comfortable with his people, he is very affectionate. He especially loves butt scratches and…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Pickles
Pickles enjoys getting pets and is sure to show his big fantastic smile whenever he gets attention. He loves quality time with his favorite people…
Thank you to our community
Our third annual Day of Giving was a big success! Because of generous animal lovers in our community, we raised a record-breaking $65,691, making a…
Staff Spotlight: Yuko Tester
Yuko caring for a shelter dog. Meet one of the shelter’s Veterinary Technician Assistants, Yuko Tester! Yuko helps thousands of animals get the medical care…
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