January 16, 2018
We are currently unable to take in dogs at this time. We had a dog that was confirmed to have a contagious infection and more tests are pending. We are under a 14 day quarantine for dogs currently at the shelter. We are working on finding other ...
October 13, 2017
Due to a special event we will be closed on Thursday October 19th from 12:00pm to 4:30pm.
Adoptions stop at 11:00am and resume again at 4:30pm.
May 23, 2017
Animal Services is holding 2 low-cost microchip clinics at the Shelter! If you have pets and live in Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, or unincorporated Thurston County, these clinics are for you!
Thursday, June 29 from 6-7:30pm
Wednesday, September 13 from ...
August 25, 2016
Like us, many of our pets spend more time outside when the weather is nice. It’s important to know that many common outdoor flowers, plants, and shrubs may be harmful to our pets if they ingest any of the leaves or other parts of the plants. At the top ...
August 4, 2016
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, so we want to take this opportunity to remind you that pets need vaccinations, too!
In addition to their annual wellness exam, our pets need to be vaccinated against specific diseases that can seriously ...
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 ...
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 ...