April 4, 2023
Thank you for your continued patience as we work through a major plumbing repair. This repair was crucial to the continued operations and care of the animals at the shelter.
Our new flooring went in today (April 4,) but they can't reinstall the ...
March 27, 2023
Thank you for your continued patience as we work through a major plumbing repair. This repair was crucial to the continued operations and care of the animals at the shelter.
We anticipate returning to full services on Wednesday, March 29th. However, ...
December 2, 2021
Joint Animal Services part of 200+ shelters participating in “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” event
BISSELL Pet Foundation is bringing hope to shelter pets across the country this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption ...
August 20, 2021
Joint Animal Services - On Monday, August 23rd our phone system is undergoing a system upgrade and maintenance. Our phone lines will be down for a few hours and you will be unable to reach staff at the shelter. If this is an emergency please call ...
August 17, 2021
Did you know ... licensing your dog and/or cat is required in Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater? And, Thurston County requires only dogs to be licensed? Licensing your pet is the first step in getting them home, if they ever get lost. And, now it’s easier ...
March 26, 2021
Animal Services is very excited to announce that we are getting new shelter software! There are many great features that we are looking forward to sharing with you over the upcoming months.
We will have the following modified hours to allow staff ...
June 9, 2020
We will be closed to the public on Wednesday, June 17th for an all day staff training. We will resume services by appointment on Thursday, June 18th. Thank you for your patience.
May 29, 2020
It’s hard to believe we are past the two-month mark since we at Joint Animal Services and many other organizations, had to make the difficult decision to close our doors to the general public and learn how to navigate a world with COVID-19.
I have ...
March 25, 2020
It is our sincerest hope that you are caring for yourselves—physically, mentally, and emotionally. May your pets be a source of comfort during these turbulent times.
Our team is showing up, standing up to each day’s challenges, and ensuring the ...
March 17, 2020
In light of new developments regarding COVID-19, Animal Services (AS) has made the decision to close to the public until March 31 to support community efforts to reduce the spread of infection. This announcement comes as the shelter monitors new ...