The Joint Animal Services Commission strategic plan for Joint Animal Services over the next 5 years.
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
Peter Agabi
City of Tumwater, 555 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
Email: pagabi@ci.tumwater.wa.us Phone (360) 754-4120
Lisa Parshley, DVM
City of Olympia, PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507-1967
Email: lparshle@ci.olympia.wa.us Phone: (360) 810-0011
Gary Edwards
Thurston County, The Atrium – 3000 Pacific Ave. SE Olympia, WA 98501
Email: gary.edwards@co.thurston.wa.us Phone: (360) 357-2470
Ed Kunkel
City of Lacey, 420 College St SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Email: EKunkel@ci.lacey.wa.us
Jo MacGugan, Feline Friends of Olympia
Victoria Smith, DVM, Deschutes Animal Clinic
Mike Murphy, DVM, 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, Council Chambers, 420 College St SE, Lacey, WA, unless otherwise posted.
The next JASCOM meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 6th, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting may be held remotely or in person. A public notice will be published at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to notify the public of the location of the meeting.
JASCOM Agenda and Meeting Packet: JASCOM March 2023 meeting packet
PUBLIC NOTICES: JASCOM – HYBRID MEETING – 03.06.2023
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S12c2nQZSDaUgRdG_jun4Q
The public may also listen to the meeting by dialing toll-free: (888) 788-0099 – Webinar ID: 839 5303 3184
NEW: Watch live or as a recording on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/MKZ4KELibvo
Public Comment
The public may provide verbal or written public comments on items not on the agenda. Verbal public comments may be provided remotely (via Zoom) or in person.
Verbal Public Comment (via Zoom):
Written Public Comment (via Email):
Agenda Packets