The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County

A small group of concerned residents established The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, which has now evolved to become one of the biggest animal protection organizations in the state. Every year, we provide care for almost 10,000 animals, help thousands of lost animals find their owners, treat sick and injured shelter animals, and administer extensive, affordable spay-neuter programs.

An all-volunteer, nonprofit group called Cascade Animal Protection Society (CAPS) works to save the lives of unwanted, injured, and abandoned animals in the Puget Sound region. The animals that we take in come from a range of backgrounds. Until a permanent, caring home is found for these animals, they are housed in foster homes.

Helping animals that need us the most has always been our main priority. Rescue organizations with limited funding but enormous hearts are frequently left to care for the elderly and sick animals. Change the outcome for a sick animal by your assistance.

Pets and people from seven cities in eastern Pierce County and southern King County are housed, protected, and brought together by Metro Animal Services, a cooperation. The City of Puyallup provides a shelter that is used by Metro, which is run by the City of Sumner. By interlocal agreement, the cities of Algona, Bonney Lake, Edgewood, Milton, and Pacific take part.

The 1984-founded Vashon Island Pet Protectors organization works tirelessly to enhance the standard of living for pets on the island. Vashon Island Pet Protectors, sometimes known as "VIPP," is a no-kill, nonprofit 501c3 animal rescue group staffed by caring and animal-loving volunteers. On Vashon Island, VIPP provides the best resource for connecting humans and animals in a variety of ways.