The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County

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Brooke got a whiff of that plain treat and said "Nevermind..." 😒In reality, Brooke's not too picky when it comes to a go...
11/05/2024

Brooke got a whiff of that plain treat and said "Nevermind..." 😒

In reality, Brooke's not too picky when it comes to a good snack and a nice game of fetch out in the yard! She's happiest when she gets to get out and do things with her favorite people - walks, playing games, maybe even a little hike. With those satellite dishes, you know Brooke will be all ears for anything you want to do together!

Learn more about Brooke on our website: thehumanesociety.org/adoptable-pet/brooke/

🐾💓 Monday Happy Tails 💓🐾Here's to all 109 pets who found loving families this past week, including: Dracula!Congratulati...
11/04/2024

🐾💓 Monday Happy Tails 💓🐾

Here's to all 109 pets who found loving families this past week, including: Dracula!

Congratulations to the pets and their new families for Making Happy Happen here at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County! 💚

View all of our adoptable pets on our website: thehumanesociety.org/adopt

Meet Red!Red is a people-loving sweetheart who thrives on companionship, playtime, and long walks. Smart and crate-train...
11/03/2024

Meet Red!

Red is a people-loving sweetheart who thrives on companionship, playtime, and long walks. Smart and crate-trained, he knows a few commands like sit and come, making him an ideal adventure buddy. His favorite things are car rides, getting pets, and just being by your side, ready for any outing. If you want a loyal friend who wags his tail every time he sees you, Red is the perfect match!

Red is available for adoption through our Home to Home platform! You can learn more about him here: https://home-home.org/pets/cedda118-3fcc-4b03-902f-a5180af3bb3c

Thanks to rehoming platforms like Home to Home current owners have the option to place their pets directly into a new home. This allows adopters to learn all about a new furry family member from their current caretaker, like how Red can live with feline friends and chickens!

It's ! 🎉During National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, we recognize the incredible teamwork that makes our life-savi...
11/03/2024

It's ! 🎉

During National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, we recognize the incredible teamwork that makes our life-saving work possible. From our devoted staff and volunteers to community partners and supporters, every effort helps us create brighter futures for pets in need. 💚

Thank you to everyone for everything you do for our shelter, the pets, and our community!

Help us celebrate by sharing a few words of gratitude for the incredible people who make our work possible! Drop a kind message in the comments to thank our staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters who work tirelessly to give pets in need a brighter future. Your support and encouragement mean the world to them! 💌

A special story to share today!We're excited to share a few updates about three brave cats whose lives were saved beca...
11/02/2024

A special story to share today!

We're excited to share a few updates about three brave cats whose lives were saved because of our amazing donors!

In April, Spud the Pumpkin Prince and his four siblings were discovered in an abandoned cardboard box in a Summit neighborhood, frozen stiff and barely clinging to life. The kittens were rushed to our shelter to receive urgent care and our experienced veterinary team did everything in their power to warm their cold bodies and keep them alive.

One of those tiny but mighty kittens was little Spud, who fought to survive against almost impossible circumstances. In one of our caring foster homes, the tiny kitten slowly grew and thrived until he was ready for adoption. Spud now lives with a loving family and enjoys cuddling and playing on his exercise wheel.

During the height of kitten season this past July, new mom Marizpan arrived at our shelter suffering from a severe case of mastitis, a painful and life-threatening infection of the mammary glands. Her infection became so severe that it ruptured, leaving two large open wounds on her abdomen.

Our experienced veterinary team thoroughly cleaned and sutured Marizpan's wounds and kept her under close observation while she healed. Now that she's spayed and adopted into a loving home, Marzipan never has to worry about the complications of nursing a litter of kittens ever again!

Morgan was brought to the shelter in September by a community member who noticed the tiny orange kitten had endured a traumatic leg injury that left his bone exposed. It was clear to our veterinary team that the remaining portion of his leg would need to be amputated to avoid further health complications.

After his surgery, Morgan, now named Punkin, quickly adjusted to life as a tripod and was adopted by his foster, who spoils him with cuddles all day long. "He's healed, happy, and VERY active," his adopter said. "He's such a loving kitty."

Thank you for making these stories possible! Happy tails Spud, Marzipan, and Punkin!

You can share an adoption story with us here: thehumanesociety.org/contact/share-your-adoption-story/

🎉 Charlie Update 🎉Thanks to our community of generous supporters, Charlie, the one-year-old husky who was hit by a car, ...
11/02/2024

🎉 Charlie Update 🎉

Thanks to our community of generous supporters, Charlie, the one-year-old husky who was hit by a car, got the surgery he needed to repair his right hip and is now recovering back in our shelter! 💚

Charlie may still need surgery to repair his left hip, but we won’t know for certain until his right hip is healed, which will take about six weeks. You can still donate to his sweet boy’s care at thehumanesociety.org/help-charlie.

🏠 What Charlie needs most right now is a quiet, cozy space to heal. If you have a bit of room to share, you could make his road to recovery so much smoother. Charlie requires limited movement for the next four to six weeks, so if you’re looking for a calm work-from-home buddy, he’d make the perfect cubicle companion.

If you can provide Charlie with a safe, restful space, visit thehumanesociety.org/foster to sign up. We’ll supply everything you need, including ongoing veterinary care, to help Charlie relax and recover comfortably.

Do these faces look familiar?In the last few days, 58 lost pets were found and brought to the shelter, and we need your ...
11/01/2024

Do these faces look familiar?

In the last few days, 58 lost pets were found and brought to the shelter, and we need your help to reunite them with their families! If you recognize any of these pets or think they might belong to someone you know, please share this post and spread the word.

📍 Location: The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County
📞 Call us at: (253) 383-2733
💻 Check out our Found Pets page: thehumanesociety.org/lost-and-found-pets/

If you believe this is your pet, please visit us at 2608 Center Street.

11/01/2024

❗ UPDATE: power is back on as of 11:22 am. Normal operations have resumed.

❗Power Outage Alert❗
The shelter is currently impacted by a local power outage. We are open, but adoption and animal intake services are limited. Please check back here for updates.

Our Raise Your Paw Online Auction ends at noon tomorrow and we don’t want you to miss out on the amazing items available...
10/31/2024

Our Raise Your Paw Online Auction ends at noon tomorrow and we don’t want you to miss out on the amazing items available this year, like three mid-field Seattle Sounders tickets (Package #7012) or a relaxing Oregon beach getaway (Package #7010).

With every bid, you help provide essential veterinary care and services to prepare them for new loving homes to call their own. From exclusive getaways to unique pet-themed items and unforgettable experiences, there’s something for everyone!

Don't wait! Get your last-minute bids in now!-> raiseyourpaw2024.ggo.bid

If you're still looking for a costume… which one are you taking home? 👀 You might not be able to "add to cart," but you ...
10/31/2024

If you're still looking for a costume… which one are you taking home? 👀
You might not be able to "add to cart," but you can certainly learn more about these bewitching adoptables on our website, thehumanesociety.org.

We know it was Charlie's widow's peak that caught your eye – it would make the likes of Dracula and Eddie Munster jealou...
10/30/2024

We know it was Charlie's widow's peak that caught your eye – it would make the likes of Dracula and Eddie Munster jealous! But there’s something even scarier than his Halloween charm: the trauma he’s been through.

Charlie, a one-year-old husky, was hit by a car, leaving him with injuries that demand urgent attention. X-rays revealed that Charlie will need at least one costly specialized surgery to repair his injured hip, and he will likely require a second procedure on his other hip, bringing the total cost to about $10,000.

He’s in real pain and urgently needs this surgery to start his healing journey – a process that could take weeks, even months. And after his first operation, Charlie will need to rest and heal for four to six weeks before he’s ready for round two.

As a rare open-admission shelter, we’re committed to providing this level of care to animals in need like Charlie, but we need your help to make it possible. Please consider donating to support Charlie’s road to recovery.

Donate now: thehumanesociety.org/help-charlie/

The most adorable Candy corn you'll see all day! 🤍💛🧡Candy's foster paw-rent dressed her up in the most fitting costume f...
10/30/2024

The most adorable Candy corn you'll see all day! 🤍💛🧡

Candy's foster paw-rent dressed her up in the most fitting costume for Halloween. Candy corn is always a hot topic during this sweets focused holiday, but I think we can all agree that Candy looks like the sweetest thing! 🥰

Is candy corn in your candy dish or is it the one thing you avoid this time of year?

Bully or buddy... Which are you?Let's talk about pit bulls and other bully-type dogs! Pitbull Awareness Month may almost...
10/30/2024

Bully or buddy... Which are you?

Let's talk about pit bulls and other bully-type dogs! Pitbull Awareness Month may almost be over, but advocating for these dogs is never out of season. 💚

View adoptable dogs on our website: thehumanesociety.org/adoptable-pet-category/dogs/

Get your paws on the perfect pittie advocacy apparel. Shop Grit City Pitties merch before it's gone: hstpc-store.myshopify.com/collections/grit-city-pitties

It might sound like the world’s strangest pairing, but Apple and Milky Way are the purr-fect match. 🍎🪐Apple and Milky Wa...
10/29/2024

It might sound like the world’s strangest pairing, but Apple and Milky Way are the purr-fect match. 🍎🪐

Apple and Milky Way could easily star in the newest Netflix rom-com. Apple would be the hopeless romantic female lead that is drop dead gorgeous and Milky Way would be her male counterpart that is adoringly obsessed with her. Which, is kind of how it actually is in real life. Milky Way likes to shower Apple in affections and she likes being the center of attention.

These sweet kitties are a bonded pair. Milky Way and Apple really seem to benefit from each other's company. They are both part of the group of over 130 cats that came from Federal Way.

Check out their profiles here: thehumanesociety.org/adoptable-pet/unknown-38/ and thehumanesociety.org/adoptable-pet/unknown-52/

🐾💓 Monday Happy Tails 💓🐾We're celebrating all 168 pets who found loving families this past week, including: Bubba Gump!C...
10/28/2024

🐾💓 Monday Happy Tails 💓🐾

We're celebrating all 168 pets who found loving families this past week, including: Bubba Gump!

Congratulations to the pets and their new families for Making Happy Happen here at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County! 💚

View all of our adoptable pets on our website: thehumanesociety.org/adopt

As you explore and bid on the incredible items in our Raise Your Paw Online Auction, remember that the most valuable inv...
10/28/2024

As you explore and bid on the incredible items in our Raise Your Paw Online Auction, remember that the most valuable investment you can make is in the compassionate care for pets in need. 💚

Every day, our dedicated team provides expert care for hundreds of lost, sick, and injured pets. To continue this daily life-saving work, we rely on support from our generous community.

Please consider donating to our Fund-A-Need to provide vaccinations to owned pets, help injured pets receive urgent surgeries, and keep families together by funding a spay/neuter voucher.

While you’re there, check out the new items we just added like a cat-enthusiast package and a trip to a local hair salon! 😺💇‍♀️🎉

Make your impact now -> raiseyourpaw2024.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse

Meet Fisher!Fisher is an absolute sweetheart who adores snuggling up and showering his people with kisses. His playful, ...
10/27/2024

Meet Fisher!

Fisher is an absolute sweetheart who adores snuggling up and showering his people with kisses. His playful, puppy-like spirit makes him a perfect match for a family with children who will enjoy his joyful energy. Fisher is the friendliest dog you’ll ever meet, ready to bring endless love to his new home!

Fisher is available for adoption through our Home to Home platform! You can learn more about him here: https://home-home.org/pets/f3f86a8a-84d5-40b0-ab9f-2b88c52a522f

Thanks to rehoming platforms like Home to Home current owners have the option to place their pets directly into a new home. This allows adopters to learn all about a new furry family member from their current caretaker, like how Fisher could do well in a home with kids and other dogs!

Vulky said he HEARD 😉 it was the final day of the Block(head) Party with name your price adoption fees for all dogs 6 mo...
10/27/2024

Vulky said he HEARD 😉 it was the final day of the Block(head) Party with name your price adoption fees for all dogs 6 months and older!

View all of our adoptable dogs, including Vulky, on our website: thehumanesociety.org/adoptable-pet-category/dogs/

*Licensing and hold fees may apply.

10/26/2024

A special 🎉 Pittie Party 🎉 Adoption Update for !

Abby and Quincey's love story is quite the tale and we wanted to share this precious story of one of our long-stay dogs finding where he belongs 💚

Happy Tails, Quincey!! 🐾

You can share your adoption story with us on our website: thehumanesociety.org/contact/share-your-adoption-story/

How did we decide on his name? Well, he's a Gouda boy, that's how! 🧀🐾Meet Gouda! He got caught during his latest photosh...
10/25/2024

How did we decide on his name? Well, he's a Gouda boy, that's how! 🧀🐾

Meet Gouda! He got caught during his latest photoshoot thinking about how tasty cheese is... That's okay, Gouda, we think about how tasty cheese is a lot too. This boy isn't just a foodie and a cutie, he's also known for his goofy personality. While he can be a little shy in new places and with new people, once he gets comfortable, he just melts into his sweet, silly self!

Learn more about Gouda here: thehumanesociety.org/adoptable-pet/gouda/

During our Block(head) Party, adoption fees are Name Your Price for all dogs 6 months and older, including Gouda!

She is beauty, she is Grace 🥰 (literally, her name is Grace.)This little lady has been enjoying her time playing fetch w...
10/24/2024

She is beauty, she is Grace 🥰 (literally, her name is Grace.)

This little lady has been enjoying her time playing fetch with volunteers and recently got to go out to a foster home where she got the spa treatment with couch cuddles and a big fluffy bed! Grace is ready to bring her energetic and lovey nature to a new family.

Learn more about Grace on our website: thehumanesociety.org/adoptable-pet/grace/

We aren't sure are Clue game is standard addition because it said the answer was "Colonel Mustard, in your home, with hi...
10/24/2024

We aren't sure are Clue game is standard addition because it said the answer was "Colonel Mustard, in your home, with his handsome smile." 🔍🤔

Meet Colonel Mustard! He is happiest giving everything his best – walks with his volunteer friends, learning new tricks with tasty snacks, and flaunting those funky ears! If you’re into running, he’s into running. If you prefer long hikes, Colonel Mustard is always down for a long hike. You want a casual walk around the neighborhood park, he’s just happy to be included!

Colonel Mustard just wants to be your cheer leader and make the most out of every day together. 🥰

Learn more about him here: thehumanesociety.org/adoptable-pet/colonel-mustard/

Our Raise Your Paw Online Auction is now open!! 🎉Head over to our auction page and check out the 70+ items available! Yo...
10/23/2024

Our Raise Your Paw Online Auction is now open!! 🎉

Head over to our auction page and check out the 70+ items available! You'll have a chance to bid on a wine weekend in Walla Walla, four tickets to the Seattle Kraken, or a cocktails and candle-pouring experience in Puyallup! Bid early, bid often, and tell your friends and family.

While you’re bidding, don’t forget to check out our Fund-A-Need page to make a direct impact for the pets who need it most. Remember, every bid you make changes lives! 💚

Get started now -> https://raiseyourpaw2024.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse

Gordo's thinking about dropping a new album, what should it be called? 🎶This handsome guy's face is 90% eyebrows and gin...
10/22/2024

Gordo's thinking about dropping a new album, what should it be called? 🎶

This handsome guy's face is 90% eyebrows and ginormous grin, and honestly, we think it's the perfect ratio. Gordo isn't just good looks though, he's also a total sweetie! He's well known here in the shelter for being an absolute hunk, his affectionate nature, and his nice manners on walks. Gordo also enjoys a good game of fetch and flashing his smile so you know how much he loves you.

Learn more about Gordo on our website: thehumanesociety.org/adoptable-pet/gordo/

Gordo is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccines. His adoption fee is currently WAIVED!

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2608 Center Street
Tacoma, WA
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Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
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Just a little Bunny Snacking ASMR for a feed cleanse 🐰🥬💚 We currently have over 20 adoptable bunnies with more out in foster homes! So if you're looking for a hop-tastic furry friend, stop in and meet some of the bunnies here! View our adoptable critters: thehumanesociety.org/adoptable-pet-category/critters

Quincey's Story
Quincey's Story

A special 🎉 Pittie Party 🎉 #HappySaturday Adoption Update for #PitbullAwarenessDay! Abby and Quincey's love story is quite the tale and we wanted to share this precious story of one of our long-stay dogs finding where he belongs 💚 Happy Tails, Quincey!! 🐾 You can share your adoption story with us on our website: thehumanesociety.org/contact/share-your-adoption-story/

Why So Serious, Willy?
Why So Serious, Willy?

Willy has been perfecting his "why so serious?" face ever since the latest Joker film was released. But now it's time for us to get serious and help this perfect boy find his new family.

Trick question: the answer is all of them, obviously!  A HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers who treated some of our adoptable pups to this fun-filled pumpkin patch outing. ❤️ Want to bring one of these little pumpkins 🎃 home just in time for Halloween? Head to the link in our bio to meet our adoptable dogs! #pumpkin #pumpkinpatch #pumpkinpatchphotoshoot #dog #petphotography #adopt #adoptme #shelter #shelterdog #rescuedog

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to our incredible community! 🎉 Because of YOU, 37 cats went to wonderful foster homes during our Pop-Up Cat Foster Event on Monday! 🏠❤️ We’re also thrilled to share that the remaining 65 cats from that initial intake found foster homes with our amazing existing foster parents. A special shout out to our dedicated staff, volunteers, and amazing fosters who made this event such a success! Your hard work, compassion, and teamwork helped make it all possible. 🙌💙 But the work isn't over yet! On Monday and Tuesday, we received 35 more cats (including these cuties 😍) from the same location, bringing our total to 100 cats in need of care, and we’re expecting another 10 to 20 soon. 🙏 Your support makes all the difference. Together, we’re creating space for more animals and giving these cats a second chance. Thank you for stepping up in such a big way! 💕

Bodycam footage reveals the grim scene where 100 cats were found in a vacated Federal Way apartment. More than 80 have already arrived at our shelter, with more on the way. Your support—through donations or fostering—helps us manage this urgent intake. Every bit makes a difference. Donate now: thehumanesociety.org/100-cats

🚨 100 cats are on their way – emergency support needed! 🚨 100 cats are being removed from a heartbreaking, biohazardous situation, living in inches of waste with no food or water. These cats are now on their way to our already overcrowded shelter, where we have nearly 700 pets in our care and more arriving daily. Our resources are stretched thin, and we desperately need our community’s support. Your emergency gift will help provide immediate care for these cats and so many other vulnerable pets. Donate now to make a lasting impact: thehumanesociety.org/100-cats Or help by sending supplies through our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HMQ8GY9BUAAA?ref_=wl_share

Chives is definitely giving super secret spy vibes with his fancy tux, cat-like reflexes, and stealth skills. #AdoptAPet #AdoptableCats #AdoptACat #TacomaWA

Meet Sherman
Meet Sherman

Did we miss our chance to market velvet hippo Sherman as a Moo Deng dupe?🦛

Meet Ms. Peacock
Meet Ms. Peacock

The answer to this mystery? We suspect it's YOU visiting the shelter to adopt Ms. Peacock!

Gracie just wants to be "Close to You"
Gracie just wants to be "Close to You"

Koallani: Ultimate Girl's Girl
Koallani: Ultimate Girl's Girl

Girls rule, boys drool. Signed, Koallani AKA Koa ✒️ #adopt #adoptme #canecorso #mastiff

Make 4X the impact on this Day of Giving thanks to a matching gift from our friends at Petco Love. Donate now at 🔗 www.thehumanesociety.org/day-of-giving #beforeandafter #animalshelter

⚠️ Graphic Content Warning ⚠️ Dr. Avelar shares Marzipan's story while cleaning and closing her wounds. Our dedicated veterinary team sees first hand the impact of the community cat crisis in our area. By supporting our Mobile Veterinary Unit, you’re ensuring that more community cats will receive essential spay and neuter services, reducing the number of medical emergencies and unwanted litters. Your donation directly contributes to keeping our furry friends healthy and safe. Join us in making a difference—help us launch our mobile veterinary unit today: thehumanesociety.org/mvu

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We save the most vulnerable animals and “Make Happy Happen” for more than 10,000 pets each year. We are a local nonprofit, not affiliated with other Humane Societies, and dependent on private donations to fund our work. When you make a gift to the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County, you are saving the lives of homeless pets in our community.

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