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Paving the Way: Three-Year Strategic Plan 

Paving Our Future Together

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County was founded by revolutionaries and champions of animal welfare who dared to question the status quo, and we continue to do so as we move into this new era of growth and innovation. To guide this new era, we conducted an extensive six-month strategic planning process.

Our Three-Year Strategic Plan provides a clear roadmap for a new future together. At its core, it paves the way toward utilizing our challenges, opportunities, and partnerships as a connection for innovation in animal welfare. It outlines a focused direction for personal, community, and animal and organizational well-being that addresses the most critical issues of today, as well as the challenges of the future. 

With animals at the center of everything we do, this strategic plan is our compass on our success journey. With your continued support, we can pave the way, together.

Our Mission

Partnering with our community, we provide life-saving work for pets in need and support to the people who love them. 

Our Vision

To be a leading animal welfare organization through inclusive ​well-being by supporting our people, fostering impactful relationships with ​our community, and transforming our shelter through best practices. ​

Our Areas of Focus

Personal Well-being, Community Well-being, Animal and Organizational Well-being

 

Our 2023 – 2026 Priorities 
  • Leverage personnel through assessing skills, offering, and requiring several professional development opportunities. 
  • Improve the organization’s culture to create a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.  
  • Build and implement an informed Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program based on research and best practices. 
  • Adopt and implement several credible best practices that will decrease animal length of stay, increase our saving rate, and decrease pets being surrendered. 
  • Build a positive and trustworthy image in the community through continuing external communication, strategic community event participation, and improved customer service.  
  • Prepare to launch a capital campaign for a new facility while expanding our revenue streams to continue enhancing our mission.  

Download the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.