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 ...
March 13, 2020
COVID-19 and Humans
This is a rapidly evolving situation and we encourage you to regularly consult the websites of the CDC and the Thurston County Public Health Department for information about local impacts of COVID-19 on humans and guidance for ...
February 13, 2020
We will be closed Saturday, February 15th in observance of Presidents Day. We will reopen on Tuesday February 18th at 9:30 am.
January 21, 2020
Animal Services will be closed from 11 am - 1:45 pm on Friday, January 24th for a City Event. Adoptions will stop at 10:30 am and resume when we reopen.
January 17, 2020
We will be closed January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen on January 21st at 9:30 am.