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
Carolina Mejia
Thurston County, 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Rm 269, Olympia, WA 98501
Email: carolina.mejia@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, Evergreen Veterinary Hospital
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 First Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at Lacey City Hall, Executive Boardroom, 420 College St SE, Lacey, WA, unless otherwise posted.
To comply with Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28, the Joint Animal Services meeting will be conducted remotely, not in-person. However, you may view the meeting by visiting a link, or call in and listen via telephone.
Next Meeting Monday, June 7th, 2021 at 5:30pm – CANCELLED
PUBLIC NOTICE- JASCOM MEETING CANCELLED 06/07/2021
The next JASCOM meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 5, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Since JASCOM will observe the 4th of July holiday on July 5th, a public notice will be published at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to notify the public whether the meeting will be cancelled or rescheduled.
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