July 4th Pet Safety Tips
 

microchipping clinic
Microchipping clinic
Update:  The clinic was a big success, with about 60 dogs and cats getting microchipped and licensed.  A special thanks to Dr. Bruce Bell for performing the chipping and to all the volunteers who made the clinic run so smoothly! Animal Services is ...

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
June brings sunny skies, lazy school-free days...and kittens! Have you been thinking of adopting a cat?  Now is a great time!  Maybe adopt two together so they have someone to be "catty" with. Not able to adopt a cat, but would like to help?  ...

golden retriever
National Dog Bite Prevention Week®
70​ million nice dogs…but any dog can bite National Dog Bite Prevention Week takes place during the third full week of May each year, and focuses on educating people about preventing dog bites. The dates in 2016 are May 15-21. With an estimated ...

chip your pet
May is microchip your pet month!
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 ...

Our volunteers are awesome!
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 ...

breaking news
Suspect arrested!
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 ...

pattison lake
Toxic algae advisory
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 ...

Pet first aid
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 ...

Roof Over Rover
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 ...