Animal Services is jointly operated by the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and unincorporated Thurston County. This arrangement allows the jurisdictions to share resources and provide the highest quality of service to the community and its pets.
Vision: Our vision is to build a safe and humane community for humans and animals
Mission: To foster an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all
animals through learning, legislation and leadership.
Goals: Ensure and advocate for animal welfare, Promote public safety, Support responsible Animal Ownership
Michael Althauser
City of Tumwater, 555 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
Email: malthauser@ci.tumwater.wa.us Phone (360) 754-4120
Lisa Parshley
City of Olympia, PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507-1967
Email: lparshle@ci.olympia.wa.us Phone: (360) 810-0011
Tye Menser
Thurston County, 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Rm 269, Olympia, WA 98501
Email: tye.menser@co.thurston.wa.us Phone: (360) 357-2470
Cynthia Pratt
City of Lacey, 420 College St SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Email: cpratt@ci.lacey.wa.us
Dr. Kristin Ripka, South Sound Veterinary community
Doug Howie, Thurston County Humane Society
JASCOM (Joint Animal Services Commission) meets each month to establish goals, discuss various animal-related issues and act on matters as necessary. If you would like to attend a meeting, please call or EMAIL Animal Services’ Executive Director, Sarah Hock, to verify that the meeting date, time and location are correct. Her phone number is (360) 352-2510, ext. 1006.
Meetings will be held on the Fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at Lacey City Hall, Executive Boardroom, 420 College St SE, Lacey, WA, unless otherwise posted.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Joint Animal Services Commission will conducts a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. for the 2020 Proposed Budget. The hearing will be held in the SPR Room located in the Community and Economic Development Department at Lacey City Hall, 420 College Street SE.
Persons wishing to testify on this issue should attend the Public Hearing. If unable to attend, written comments should be sent to Animal Services, 3120 Martin Way, Olympia, WA 98506 prior to the date of the hearing. For further information, please contact Heather Leu, Animal Services Manager, at 360-352-2510.