Stay up to date on all the ways the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is Making Happy Happen in the shelter and out in the community!
Meet Brigham
When Brigham smiles, you can't help but smile back! Brigham is looking for his forever home to be his goofy and happy self.
Join the Club that Saves Lives
Do you love animals? Join the Club!
 
By becoming a Loyal Friend, you will join a dedicated group of supporters who give monthly to help make sure that homeless, neglected, and abused animals have a safe place to heal every day of every month, all year long.

When you join the Loyal Friends Club today, your first THREE gifts will be doubled up to $10,000 - thanks to VCA Animal Hospitals! 
Reunited Thanks to Facial Recognition Technology
When Nala went missing, her family was worried sick and turned to the shelter for help locating her. With the help of Petco Love Lost's facial recognition technology, they were quickly reunited.
Meet Bradley
Meet the shelter's Foster Care Lead, Bradley Barton! Bradley helps ensure our foster pets and foster parents thrive.
Washington's Cutest Pet Contest
The Washington’s Cutest Pet Contest is now open and we want photos of your pets! Enter today to win a professional photography session and the front cover spot on our 2023 calendar for your best friend!
 
There are so many more awesome prizes up for grabs this year, so please visit our contest page for full details about participating. Don't forget to share your entry with your friends and families to get your votes! Every vote means another dollar to help animals in need get a second chance.
Hot Weather Tips
As our area experiences high temperatures and hot weather advisories, we're sharing top tips to help keep your pets safe in the heat!
Day of Giving
We're coming up on one of the most special days of the year: our third annual Day of Giving! Your support, leading up to August 25, will play an important role in helping us reach our goal of $40,000 - which impacts our community's most vulnerable dogs, cats, and critters. And we're thrilled to announce that all Day of Giving donations will be DOUBLED thanks to a matching gift from Petco Love!
 
Donate today and then share with friends, family, and colleagues by creating a personal fundraising page. You'll have the chance to earn cool prizes like an exclusive Adopt, Foster, Love bumper sticker!
2021 Annual Report Now Available
In 2021, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County cared for over 8,000 animals, reunited over 1,400 lost pets, and helped over 4,000 pets and their families stay together.
June 2022 Adoptions
Thank You to Our Pillar of Hope Sponsor