Thanks to our volunteers and financial support from the public-at-large,
Thurston County Humane Society
- Assists by Paying to have dogs and cats spayed or neutered by a licensed Thurston County veterinarian to help stem the alarming Pet Over-Population Problem in our area.
- Sponsors the Adopt-A-Teacher program in our local schools, emphasizing Responsible Pet Ownership. These educational materials are provided at no charge to teachers.
- Supports and promotes Humane Education Programs in schools and civic organizations so that adults as well as children are aware of the needs of animals.
- Monitors Animal Welfare trends and developments at local and state levels through membership on the Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) and WA State Federation.
- Cooperates with Animal Services to stay attuned to shelter needs and also utilize their assistance in administration of our spay-neuter and "Adopt-A-Teacher " programs.
- Provide grants to other qualified animal welfare groups in the area, hopefully making a better life for animals.
The proceeding information presents a picture of Thurston County Humane Society. We're a non-profit, non-tax supported, all volunteer organization whose mission is to promote humane care and treatment of animals.
Now a word about how Joint Animal Services (JASCOM) differs from the Humane Society:
Animal Services is a tax-supported, multi-jurisdictional, intergovernmental organizational whose lead agency is the City of Lacey. Animal Services is located in Olympia at 3120 Martin Way East, (360) 352-2510.
As a governmental organization, Animal Services:
- Enforces existing laws pertaining to dogs, cats, and small domestic animals within Thurston County.
- Accepts and houses unwanted pets.
- Picks up stray and injured animals
- Licenses dogs and cats as required by local laws.
- Educates prospective pet adopters to insure proper placement in homes with responsible pet owners.
- Re-unites pets with their rightful owners
- Responds to complaints about conditions in pet stores
Although the foregoing shows the differences between Thurston County Humane Society and Animal Services, be assured that the goals of both organizations are to promote Responsible Pet Ownership and to improve animal welfare through on-going education. As a Humane Society, we have been instrumental in providing Animal Services with several material donations and financial grants.
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