| Aug 17, 2010 |
Monday, August 30 is National Holistic Pet Day! To celebrate, the Humane Society is welcoming Peg Vertrees of Stillpoint Reiki, and Animal Massage Therapist Marnie Black from noon to 4:00 pm to offer demonstrations and answer questions.
Peg Vertrees is a... More ... |
| Aug 16, 2010 |
Spay or Neuter Kittens for FREE and puppies for just $10
The Humane Society is partnering with Coalition:HUMAnE to offer FREE kitten spay/neuter and $10 puppy spay/neuter from August 16 to September 17th. Pets must be between two and six months of age, and owners must be low-income residents of Pierce... More ... |
| Jul 26, 2010 |
Donations are still trickling in, but the net raised at Dog-A-Thon 2010 is already up to $156,000! That's a record-breaking amount donated to help homeless animals!
Thanks to everyone who raised pledges for homeless animals and gathered at Fort Steilacoom park on... More ... |
| Jun 09, 2010 |
Pets confiscated from
The owners of the animals rescued from a "hoarding situation" in Eatonville released 25 of the dogs to the Humane Society last week.
Since the story broke earlier this week, there has been an outpouring of concern and support for these animals... More ... |
| Jun 07, 2010 |
Adult cats and two-for one specials going on now!
Thinking of welcoming a cat into your home? Now is the time! Cats two years or older and already altered are just $36!
Or, adopt any cat at the regular price and take home a companion over one year of... More ... |
| Apr 05, 2010 |
Charity Navigator awards Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County highest score
Charity Navigator, American's premier charity evaluator, has awarded the Humane Society its highest rating for sound fiscal management.
According to Charity Navigator, a 4-star rating indicates that an organization "executes its mission in a fiscally responsibile way, and outperforms... More ... |
| Mar 30, 2010 |
2009 Annual Report to Members Now Available!
The newly published edition of PawTalk contains our 2009 Annual Report. Click on the link below to read about our exciting year. Inside, you'll find all our relevent statisics, including the news that once again we were able to find... More ... |
| Mar 11, 2010 |
Adopt one cat and take home a second companion for free!
The only thing better than one lovable feline, is two! And now, you can adopt any cat at the Humane Society and take home a second cat (over the age of one year) at no additional charge!
That's a great... More ... |
| Feb 20, 2010 |
New Exhibit at Tacoma Art Museum Explores Animals Through Art
The new exhibit at Tacoma Art Museum uses painting, sculpture, and video to explore the many ways humans interact with animals. The Secret Language of Animals runs through June 27, and offers more than a dozens workshops, lectures, festivals, and... More ... |
| Feb 19, 2010 |
Help prevent needless euthanasia by encouraging pet spay/neuter
February 23 is National Spay Day, and the Humane Society is joining with area veterinarians and Coalition: HUMAnE to spay and neuter as many pets as possible! Anyone wanting to alter their pet at a discounted price can call one... More ... |
| Jan 19, 2010 |
Support SB 5329/HB 1406
By signing the online petition (see link below), you can help persuade your legislator to support Senate Bill 5329 and identical House Bill 1406, coming up for vote in the January session.
The bill would provide 11 million dollars to help low-income... More ... |
| Jan 13, 2010 |
Our new cat enclosures are a big hit, but they only house four felines. We need three more of these "Cat Condos" for our new cat adoption program, and that's where you can help! You can sponsor a suite in... More ... |
| Dec 02, 2009 |
Help Keep Our Kitties Happy!
Help our shelter cats stay happy and busy in their cages with Stretch and Scratch Boxes! These scratch boxes attach securely to cage doors, allowing cats to exercise their natural instinct to rub, scratch, and stretch!
The boxes relieve stress,... More ... |
| Nov 30, 2009 |
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital has four beautiful cats for adoption!
If you are looking for a sweet cat to add to your family, or know someone who is, stop by Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, 401 South Fawcett in Tacoma. You'll find four beautiful felines to choose from - all ready to go... More ... |
| Nov 25, 2009 |
Know Where Your Money is Going
We have heard that solicitors are doorbelling in the Puget Sound area, asking for donations to “save shelter pets.” These solicitors are hired by the ASPCA, a large organization based in New York, and are not affiliated with the Humane... More ... |
| Nov 23, 2009 |
You may have seen recent news reports about "Copper," a rabbit at the Humane Society that was slated for euthanasia due to aggression and medical issues.
Copper has been released to Rabbit Haven Sanctuary in Gig Harbor.
During the ten-day... More ... |
| Nov 18, 2009 |
Grieving for a lost pet is difficult, but it can be easier when you share your feelings and memories with others who have experienced a similar loss.
To help owners who have lost a beloved pet, the Humane Society offers... More ... |
| Nov 03, 2009 |
Emergency Pet Food Bank Critically Low
The Humane Society needs pet food donations for its Emergency Food Bank! All types of pet food are welcome, open bags or partial bags are great.
Sometimes just a week or two worth of food can get a pet owner... More ... |
| Nov 01, 2009 |
Pet Adoption Center Part of New Building
Tacoma Petco has moved from the corner of 38th and Steele, just across the street, next to Cost Plus. And along with three times the floor space, they have also added a Pet Adoption Center!
Interested adopters must come to... More ... |
| Oct 06, 2009 |
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is caring for 22 Pit Bulls confiscated from a property in Graham while Pierce County Animal Control is investigating charges of animal fighting and animal cruelty. For their safety, the dogs are being... More ... |
| Oct 05, 2009 |
Donate a special Kuranda bed for our kennels!
Blankets are fine, but dogs love a Kuranda bed! These cot-like raised beds are strong, can be disinfected, pressure-washed, and most of all are very comfortable. They also keep the dogs from getting wet when the kennels are cleaned!
As... More ... |
| Sep 14, 2009 |
Keep pets inside and treats out of reach!
Halloween is fun and exciting, but if you have pets, try to look at it from their point of view. For a dog, the activities can be confusing and threatening, and for a cat, downright terrifying.
Starting early in the... More ... |
| Sep 01, 2009 |
Because Being Fixed IS Cool!
The Mobile Spay/Neuter Vehicle will be at:
Safeway parking lot at 15805 Pacific Avenue
Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11
Safeway parking lot at 4831 Pt. Fosdick Drive
Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15
- Pierce County residents only
- Do... More ... |
| Jul 27, 2009 |
Walk for Homeless Pets a Howling Success!
Despite the heat, throngs of people came out to Fort Steilacoom Park on Saturday to walk their dogs in support of homeless pets!
With online fundraising and pre-paid team pledges, the event had raised $64,000 before the event started. By... More ... |
| May 28, 2009 |
Pick up your Dog-A-Thon Pledge Form Today!
Pick up your Dog-A-Thon pledge form today at the Humane Society and start raising pledges to help homeless animals! It's lots of fun and a great cause! The shelter is located at 2608 Center street in Tacoma.
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| May 08, 2009 |
When you raise pledges online for Dog-A-Thon 2009!
Receive a Free Chuckit when you raise $100 or more in pledges through www.firstgiving.com/dogathon.
Create your own personal fundraising page today -- it's fun, easy, and a great way to help homeles animals.
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| Apr 24, 2009 |
Baby Hamsters Available for Adoption
Three male and three female hamsters -- just three-weeks old -- are available now for adoption at the Humane Society for only $3 apiece. Hamsters make great pets, and you are sure to fall in love with one of these.... More ... |
| Apr 02, 2009 |
Save a Bunny and delight a loved one
Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYetEZZWkoY for an example of a video we will send you or your loved ones when you sponsor a shelter rabbit for $100! Or, for a $25 donation, we will send a photo e-card!
It's a great... More ... |
| Mar 17, 2009 |
Annual St. Patrick's Bash nets 2,460 pounds of pet food!
Sean and Stephanie Mulligan's St. Patrick's day bash has long been a popular tradition among their friends. But starting two years ago, the Mulligans decided to do more than have a good time -- they wanted to help homeless animals,... More ... |
| Feb 14, 2009 |
12 local veterinary clinics alter dozens of pets
Thank you to the following veterinarians who contributed to spaying and neutering dozens of pets on Tuesday, February 24, in observance of Spay Day 2009!
The Humane Society subsidized a portion of the cost of any dog, cat or rabbit... More ... |
| Jan 09, 2009 |
No Dogs or Puppies Euthanized for lack of a home in 2008!
Last year, twelve otherwise adoptable dogs had to be euthanized because they were exposed to highly contagious disease, but no dogs or puppies were euthanized simply because they had no homes!
When you compare that to 2007, when 116 healthy, adoptable... More ... |
