UPDATED: REOPENING AFTER REPAIR
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, ...

UPDATED: ADJUSTED SERVICES AND AVAILABILITY DUE TO SEWER REPAIR
Due to issues with the sewer repair, the Joint Animal Services lobby will be closed through March 27th. Staff will be available by email (shelter@JointAnimalServices.org) and voicemail (360-352-2510) during normal operating hours Tue-Fri 9-5:30 and Sat ...

ADJUSTED SERVICES AND AVAILABILITY DUE TO SEWER REPAIR
Tuesday, March 14th through Saturday, March 18th the Animal Services lobby will be closed to the public due to construction and sewer repair. Staff will be available by email (shelter@JointAnimalServices.org) and voicemail (360-352-2510) during normal ...

Bissell Pet Foundation Empty the Shelter Event
Joint Animal Services is part of 280+ shelters participating in Empty the Shelters – Fall National Event BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting its fall “Empty the Shelters” adoption event Oct. 7 – 8, 2022, an effort that has helped 117,615 pets find ...

Keeping Pets Safe During Hot Weather
We're in for our first stretch of hot weather and most of our pets aren't acclimated.  Here are some tips to keep them safe: - DON’T LEAVE THEM IN YOUR VEHICLE - Make sure they have access to shade and plenty of fresh, cool water - ...

BISSELL Pet Foundation Brings Holiday Hope to Shelter Pets Across the Country
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 ...

New Phones
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 ...

Licensing your pet has never been easier!
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 ...

Pet Friendly Yards and Gardens
For many people, this beautiful weather means it’s time to get our yards and gardens in order.  Unfortunately, from plants to fertilizers to mulches, our yards are full of hazards for our pets.  Before you plant your garden or spring flowers, please ...

Modified Hours
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 ...