The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is reaching out to the community for urgent assistance in providing life-changing surgery for Tyson, a 7-year-old pit bull mix suffering from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). Commonly found in short-nosed breeds such as French bulldogs and Boston terriers, BOAS is characterized by airway abnormalities that impair […]
Washington’s Largest Intake Animal Shelter Seeks Community Support to Secure $25,000 Gift
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is close to securing a $25,000 gift to sustain critical care and services to animals, needing only 15 new monthly donors to reach its goal of 100 enrollments and unlock the donation. Recurring monthly donations starting from $5 per month grants donors access to the shelter’s Loyal […]
Critically Ill Dog Stranded in the Woods in Urgent Need
On April 3, an 8-month- old Labrador retriever was found in dire condition, alone in the woods in Eatonville, by Pierce County Animal Control and is currently being cared for at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Labrador retriever, now named Timber, was found with sunken eyes, lethargy, severe dehydration, and an […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Prepares to Welcome Over a Thousand Kittens in the Coming Months
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is gearing up to provide critical care for over a thousand kittens in the coming months by hosting its annual virtual Kitten Shower. Last year, the shelter cared for over 2,400 homeless kittens and is expecting more this […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Urgently Seeks Dog Food Donations for Community Pets Amidst Increasing Need
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s Pet Food & Supply Pantry is in urgent need of dry dog food donations due to increased need in Pierce County. In 2023, the shelter’s Pet Food & Supply Pantry distributed almost 90,000 pounds of pet food to over 7,000 community pets in need. This year, demand […]
The Humane Society Connects Adoptable Pets with Loving Families During National Adoption Week
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® to bring adoptable pets to the Gig Harbor PetSmart in support of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, taking place March 17 – 20. During the in-store event, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County invites potential pet parents to […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Launches Pet Photo Contest for Mural Project
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County invites the community to participate in the Mural Muse Photo Contest. This unique opportunity allows pet owners to have their pets showcased in a mural on the exterior of the shelter, highlighting the special human-animal bond that extends far beyond the shelter’s walls. The contest is open […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Waives Dog Adoption Fees as Kennels Exceed Capacity
In response to a surge in dog intake, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is waiving adoptions fees for adult dogs from March 12-17. Currently, the shelter is caring for over 120 dogs at the shelter plus an additional 39 in foster homes. Community members can help by adopting a dog during the […]
10 Dogs in Crisis Brought to Local Animal Shelter
From March 2-4, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County received 10 dogs in crisis from Pierce County Animal Control in need of urgent care. On Saturday, a 4-month-old Labrador puppy was brought to the shelter with a deep laceration on his neck and a cut near the eye with an infected abscess. After […]