01/14/2026 – Opening Late
Animal Services will be opening at 1:00 pm on January 14th due to staff training.  Only emergency Field Services will be available during that time.  If you have an emergency during that time, please call 360-352-2510 and leave a message.  We apologize ...

1/3/2026 Closed
Animal Services lobby will be closed on 1/3/2026.  We will have limited services available via phone. (360-352-2510).  

Community PSA: Upcoming Fee Updates at Joint Animal Services
Joint Animal Services (JAS) will implement updates to adoption and service fees beginning February 1, 2026. Our current fee structure was last updated in 2018. Since that time, the cost of veterinary care, medical supplies, staffing, and daily animal ...

Closed for Veteran’s Day
In honor of Veterans Day, Joint Animal Services will be closed on Monday, November 11. Animal Control Officers will remain available for emergency calls involving injured, aggressive, or stray animals that pose a public safety concern. ...

7/30/2025 Closed from 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Animal Services will be closing from 12:30pm to 2:00pm on 7/30/2025 for a staff training.  During that time we will have no services available.  We will reopen on 7/30/2025 at 2:00pm.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Waived Adoption Fees 7/15/2025 – 7/19/2025

Closing at 1:00pm on 7/8/2025
The animal services lobby will be closing today 7/8/2025 at 1:00pm.  We will have limited services available after 1:00pm.  For assistance please call us at 360-352-2510.  Field Services and help with stray animals is still available during this time.

Closing at 4:00pm on 3/26/2025
Due to a severe incoming storm, Animal Services will close it's at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025.  Emergency Field Services are still available. Animal Services is anticipated to reopen with normal business hours on Thursday, March 27.  

Smooch a Pooch & Cuddle a Cat Adoption Special
Waived adoption fees starting February 18th

Santa Paws 2024- Santa is back in town at Joint Animal Services!
We have the best Santa in Thurston County so bring the whole family! Saturday, 12/21 & Sunday, 12/22 by appointment only. Please see our flyers on social media and this post to use the QR code to sign up! Shelter location: 3120 Martin Way E, ...