May 3, 2016
Animal Services has been microchipping pets for adoption since 1992. Chips are a great way to provide backup identification to pet licenses and we highly recommend the practice. Many veterinarians provide microchipping for pets, so check with your ...
April 12, 2016
Please join us in thanking all our AMAZING volunteers as we celebrate their commitment during National Volunteer Week. Without their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication, we would not be able to care for the thousands of animals that come through our ...
April 9, 2016
Suspect is in custody in the brutal rape and murder of a dog known as “Justice”
BREAKING: April 9, 2016 A suspect was arrested today in Grays Harbor County, for the March brutal sexual assault and murder of a dog known as “Justice”.
The suspect is ...
April 7, 2016
THURSTON COUNTY NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 07, 2016
Contact:
Jane Mountjoy-Venning, Thurston County Environmental Health Division, (360) 867-2643 or venninj@co.thurston.wa.us
Art Starry, Thurston County Environmental Health ...
April 7, 2016
You probably have a good idea of what to do if a person in your home needs first aid, but have you thought about what you would do if your pet needed first aid?
Choking, heat stroke, poisoning, and allergic reactions are all potentially ...
March 16, 2016
A pet's fur will help keep it warm, but only if it's dry--a dog house with a solid roof and the door facing away from the winds provides better protection.
Since the summer of 2005, Animal Services has offered “Roof Over Rover.” Using donated dog ...
March 12, 2016
This Sunday at 2 am, we set our clocks forward an hour, forcing us to rise an hour earlier. Love it or hate it, it's coming.
Pets are affected by DST just as we humans are. They might not be quite ready for their bathroom and feeding routine so ...
February 16, 2016
A pet's bad breath may be a sign of serious health problems. To address the significance of oral health care for pets, the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month every February. Click HERE to learn more ...
January 15, 2016
Washington as rescue dog magnet state
By Joe Baker, DVM
Washington State Veterinarian
Looking to spend time with a loving rescue dog, perhaps as a long-promised gift to yourself or family this holiday season? If a rescue dog is on your gift list, be ...
December 24, 2015
YIPPEE - it's been a great week for the animals! All of our adoptable cats and kittens have found their forever homes so our Cat Adoption room is empty on Christmas Eve!!! Our Bunny room is also empty since all three were adopted yesterday! We still ...