5 Reasons Why Rabbits Make Good Pets
1. Bunnies are a good fit for people’s schedules. Rabbits are most active at dawn and dusk – just like us! That means you can…
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Staff Spotlight: Cherelle Eleby
Cherelle dog-sitting at the office. Meet the shelter’s Purchasing Coordinator, Cherelle Eleby! Cherelle makes sure the shelter has all the supplies and resources needed in…
Volunteer Spotlight: Valerie Oaks
Valerie with a shelter cat. Meet Valerie Oaks! Valerie spends time with the many cats and kittens that come through our doors and helps…
Top Stories of the Year 2022
We can’t thank our animal-loving community enough for supporting our work and for helping us make these lifesaving stories possible! Emmi arrived at our…
KING 5 Pet Rescue of the Week: Fondu
Learn more about Fondu.
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…
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…
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