Meet Pippa

Pippa's personality is as sweet as her smile! This pup's perfect day would involve a nice walk in a local park where she can show off her adorable smile to any passerby.

Adoption fees waived for adult dogs

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring home a tail-waggin’ new bestie! Starting Wednesday, November 16, all adult dogs 2 years and older have waived adoption fees until Wednesday, November 30.

That’s right! All adult dog adoption fees are $0! You will only be responsible for paying for a city license depending on where you live, plus any retail purchases to take home your new furry friend.

Giving Tuesday is November 29th

Every year, pet advocates like you mobilize around Giving Tuesday to give love and hope to local pets. And this year, the Leese Foundation has offered to match all gifts —up to $20,000, to support our Veterinary Treatment Fund!

But there’s no need to wait to make your impact. Your gift made at any time before November 29 at midnight will be DOUBLED to help TWICE as many animals in desperate need of care.

Your support of this special campaign will give every injured, ill, and neglected animal the specialized care and attention they deserve. Together, we can save and change the lives of thousands of animals in our community.

Meet Maggie

Meet the shelter’s Humane Education Coordinator, Maggie Gipson! Maggie helps create a kinder world for animals by leading the shelter’s Humane Education Program and providing children with knowledge on how to treat animals, how to care for them, and how to communicate with them. 

Family Storytime with the Tacoma Public Library

Join us and the Tacoma Public Library for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop kindness and empathy toward animals!

These preschool-aged Family Storytime events are scheduled for November 18th and December 16th at Moore Library (215 South 56th Street, Tacoma WA 98408). No registration is required.

Holiday gift guide for the pets

The holiday season is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for a meaningful gift for a loved one, we’ve got you covered! Keep things simple, and choose one of our gifts that give back.

Your bids made a big difference

Thanks to our generous community, we raised over $41,000 during the Raise Your Paw Online Auction! Thank you to everyone who participated or spread the word to help make this event such a huge success!

We are committed to providing second chances for all animals just like the four sick puppies abandoned at a local gravel pit. It’s your support that makes healing journeys like theirs possible.

A word of thanks from our Raise Your Paw sponsors:

Larson Automotive Group

MudBay

October 2022 adoptions

Thank you to our Pillar of Hope sponsor