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Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County

Animal shelter in Tacoma, WA

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has the largest selection of adoptable pets in Washington State. Each year, more than 6,000 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and other animals are matched with loving families through our shelter.

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2608 Center Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
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Meet their adoptable pets

2608 Center Street

Tacoma, WA 98409

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County

We'll also keep you updated on HICKORY's adoption status with email updates.
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HICKORY

Other/Unknown

Male, Adult
Tacoma, WA
We'll also keep you updated on A598928's adoption status with email updates.
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A598928

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Tacoma, WA
We'll also keep you updated on BOLT's adoption status with email updates.
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BOLT

Siamese

Female, 1 yr
Tacoma, WA
We'll also keep you updated on MOONLIGHT's adoption status with email updates.
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MOONLIGHT

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Tacoma, WA
We'll also keep you updated on MAX's adoption status with email updates.
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MAX

Shar Pei

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Tacoma, WA
We'll also keep you updated on OLIVER's adoption status with email updates.
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OLIVER

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs
Tacoma, WA
We'll also keep you updated on KING CARL's adoption status with email updates.
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KING CARL

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
Tacoma, WA
We'll also keep you updated on GOLDEN OREO's adoption status with email updates.
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GOLDEN OREO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Tacoma, WA

Shelter FAQs

Pierce County, Tacoma, Washington state, Pacific Northwest

Additional adoption info

Adopters are asked to fill out a brief survey to help match them with the pet that is right for them.
Adoption fees are described at www.thehumanesociety.org click on the ADOPT NOW tab at the top. Pet license fees may also be charged. Dogs, cats and rabbits are spayed or neutered prior to adoption, and dogs and cats are microchipped, and receive initial vaccinations. More information about adoption can be found at www.thehumanesociety.org

Adoption application

https://www.thehumanesociety.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County

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Olympia, WA 98502

Ferry Dog Mothers

Seattle, WA 98117

The Pet Knot - WA

Bonney Lake, WA 98391

We'll also keep you updated on Leia's adoption status with email updates.
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Leia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Kirkland, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Taesan's adoption status with email updates.
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Taesan

Jindo/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Seattle, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Maura's adoption status with email updates.
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Maura

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Tacoma, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Wayne's adoption status with email updates.
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Wayne

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Lynnwood, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Pikachu's adoption status with email updates.
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Pikachu

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy
Bothell, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Kai's adoption status with email updates.
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Kai

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Seattle, WA

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