Give your pets their best shot against deadly diseases! The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is supporting pet owners by providing free (courtesy of Petco Love) and low-cost vaccines, microchips, and parasite preventative during our Vaccine and Wellness Clinic! This clinic is for low-income pet owners and is first come, first served. Vaccine […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Updates Public Hours
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Effective Nov. 13, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has updated its public hours of operation. The shelter is now open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the Adoption Center closed on Mondays. From Tuesday to Sunday, individuals interested in adopting a […]
Dogs Found in Tragic Conditions After Owner Discovered Deceased
On Nov. 7, nine dogs were found inside a trash-filled home in Tahuya, Wash., with their owner, who had been deceased for 12 days. The shepherd mix dogs, ranging from 5 to 10 years old, were found remaining close to the deceased owner in the upstairs bedroom, their access extending to a loft balcony. The […]
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Connects Adoptable Cats With Loving Homes During PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® to bring adoptable cats to the Gig Harbor PetSmart in support of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, taking place Nov. 6 – 9, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. During […]
Over 70 Local Shelter Pets Find Homes During October Adoption Event in Partnership With Tacoma Subaru
In an effort to support animal welfare in the community and help the hardest-to-adopt shelter animals find loving homes, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County partnered with Tacoma Subaru to host a “Fall in Love” adoption event. This event was a part of Subaru Loves Pets, a national initiative to impact the lives […]
Two Starved Dogs Found in Freezing Temperatures
On October 27, a community member found two severely emaciated dogs with one experiencing hypothermia in Wright Park and brought them to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The two 2-year-old pit bulls, now named Muffin and Marnie, were found skinny, malnourished, and dehydrated. Muffin arrived at the shelter cold to the touch, […]
Estate Planning Seminar Invites Animal Lovers to Leave a Lasting Legacy
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting an “Estate Planning 101 for Animal Lovers” session on Nov. 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at their facility located at 2608 Center Street in Tacoma. This complimentary session will provide valuable insights and an in-depth presentation on estate planning. Attendees will learn about […]
Reduced Adoption Fees at Local Animal Shelter During Fall in Love Adoption Event
October isn’t just about pumpkin spice and autumn leaves – it’s about paw prints and wagging tails! Thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA and Subaru of America, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering a 50% discount on adoption fees for all animals October 27-29 during our “Fall in Love” […]
Petco Love, BOBS from Skechers, and the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Seek Heartwarming Pet Love Stories
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Pets change our lives. Now is your chance to save theirs! Thanks to Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers™, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is celebrating the love we share with our pets and highlighting the importance of pet adoption during the Petco […]