 Imagine a world in which all of our community’s pets are safe, healthy and loved. In just three short years, the Humane Society of Mason County has jumped in with both feet, ready to make this vision a reality.Because of your support, we launched a low-cost spay/neuter clinic that has already changed the lives of over 13,000 animals! That means THOUSANDS of pets are no longer adding to the overpopulation crisis. This year alone, our small team of staff, volunteers and fosters has rescued almost 1,400 pets, which includes bottle babies, strays, cats in overcrowded hoarding homes, animals who are injured or sick, birds whose owner passed away, senior pets, and a couple of guinea pigs and rabbits.  Maurice's StoryBy the time Maurice came to HSMC, he was the only survivor in his litter, and he was in rough shape! He had been stepped on and had terrible fractures and contusions. Our skilled vet team (with stabilizing support from the ER vets) helped repair his little body, and his foster family gave him all the love and care he needed to heal. Once he was off kennel rest, Maurice showed off all his pent-up energy by playing hard with every cat, dog and person he could find! What a wonderful sight to see this baby playing! No more broken body, no more fear! Maurice's playful energy resulted in another wonderful success! He helped foster sibling Boriska come out of her shell! When she first went into her foster home, Boriska endured pets but mostly just wanted to hide in a corner. Her foster family was making slow progress on getting her to trust them...and then Maurice came to live with them! Maurice refused to accept "no" for an answer! He'd get Boriska to play with him no matter what! Check out this video of the early days when Maurice was just starting to teach Boriska to play. He was tenacious...and she was falling for his charms! It worked! Now, our once shy Boriska can't get enough attention from her people! She's such a fun, silly little girl! Check out this video to see what a love bug she is! We have a feeling Boriska will be adopted in no time now that Maurice has helped her gain confidence.  Amazing news! Our miracle baby Maurice has been adopted and is loving life with his new family! Here's what his adopter shared with us... "Todd, formally Maurice, is settling in so well already! I'm recovering after a very recent but luckily minor heart attack and when I went in to Ziggy's Cat Lounge to meet him, he crawled down my sweatshirt and curled up right over my heart and purred. That's when I knew I had to bring him home. This little man is a joy!" Congratulations to this new family! There's still time to give in 2025!We're blessed to witness countless miracle stories, like Maurice's, because of your support! If you have given in any way this year, please know that YOU are the reason we celebrate these successes!
We rely solely on our low fee for services, the grants we diligently apply for, and donations from people who believe in what we’re doing and want to be part of the solution. Thank you for your support!
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 I’m thrilled to share how compassion, patience, and perseverance has led to saving lives and ending the cycle of continuous puppy litters.This isn’t the first time Harley has given birth to puppies, but it will be her last! Can you believe that this sweet mom had 15 babies? Sadly, by the time they came to us at the Humane Society of Mason County, two of the puppies had passed away. Now this big family is living the spoiled life and getting all the loving care they need from one of our superhero foster moms!  Harley comes from a family living in rural Mason County that has endured hardship exacerbated by a lack of reliable transportation, phone and internet service, and even power to their home. They have several adult dogs and have experienced multiple litters of puppies. Over the past year, we’ve built a relationship with this family based on trust and ongoing support. We have accepted 29 puppies from them, we have spayed or neutered most of their adult dogs, and the mom currently in our care will be spayed as soon as her babies are weaned. The remaining mom and babies are expected into our care soon.  Your compassion has changed the course of so many lives. With your support HSMC can reach the next family that is overwhelmed and in need of support. Donate today to help us save more |
| After many visits, Angela was ready to begin fostering Dorothy, which would allow them more time together while we helped address any challenges Dorothy faced during the transition. However, before Dorothy could head to her new home, we needed to build her a fence. Angela is in a temporary house until her new home is ready, and her rental doesn't have fencing. We're grateful to have the best team of volunteers! Once they learned of this need, one volunteer loaned us all the supplies and two others installed the temporary fencing. |  |
Dorothy's transition to her new home went better than expected. She jumped onto the bed as soon as she walked in, knowing that this was it...her forever. After a couple of weeks in foster without issue, Angela has made it official!
After 311 days in care, Dorothy has been adopted! To honor her new life, she is now called Trinity.
After 311 days in care, Dorothy has been adopted! To honor her new life, she is now called Trinity.
THANK YOU
Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and staff/vet team who all played a part in helping heal Dorothy's shattered body and broken spirit.
Thank you to Angela for your commitment to this beautiful survivor who is already thriving in her new life! We wish you great happiness and love.
Thank you to Angela for your commitment to this beautiful survivor who is already thriving in her new life! We wish you great happiness and love.
VIDEO: Dorothy, now Trinity's first trip to the beach!
The kitties that we recently rescued from the overcrowded home in Mason County (with 81 cats!) are now available for adoption. As you can imagine, their lack of socialization has left them a bit timid, but they're all the sweetest, most gentle cats!
In fact, check out this video of Ziggy that just might make you a little teary-eyed! Ziggy was quite nervous when he first arrived in foster. But after lots of patience and love, he has decided that his foster mom gives the best love! Just listen to that purr while this little guy is making biscuits to rival the best bakers in town!
Ziggy and his brother Patches are looking for a home together. When they aren't snoozing in their favorite perches or getting snuggles from their fosters, they love to wrestle and play! Here's a video of Patches with one of his favorite toys.
In fact, check out this video of Ziggy that just might make you a little teary-eyed! Ziggy was quite nervous when he first arrived in foster. But after lots of patience and love, he has decided that his foster mom gives the best love! Just listen to that purr while this little guy is making biscuits to rival the best bakers in town!
Ziggy and his brother Patches are looking for a home together. When they aren't snoozing in their favorite perches or getting snuggles from their fosters, they love to wrestle and play! Here's a video of Patches with one of his favorite toys.
  | Dotty and Slate also came from this same home and will appreciate some time to settle into their new family. They are younger, mostly likely around a year or less, and enjoy time with the people they love once they feel comfortable. These girls enjoy being around other cats and have even spent time with a calm dog and done well. Dotty is such a petite kitty, and Slate has the cutest underbite! |
During the month of August, we participated in Clear The Shelters, a nationwide campaign to encourage animal adoption from shelters and rescues across the country.
Given the large number of animals in care during the summer, this was a great time to offer reduced adoption fees - 50% off teen/adult cats and 50% off the second kitten when adopted in pairs.
During the adoption process, our trained volunteer counselors spend time in conversation with each applicant. We discuss their lifestyle, family and home environment to determine which pet might be a good match. We share helpful information on kitten care and safety as well as how to slowly introduce their new pet to other pets in the home and to children.
We come alongside our adopters as partners, offering guidance and support to help ensure a successful adoption.
Given the large number of animals in care during the summer, this was a great time to offer reduced adoption fees - 50% off teen/adult cats and 50% off the second kitten when adopted in pairs.
During the adoption process, our trained volunteer counselors spend time in conversation with each applicant. We discuss their lifestyle, family and home environment to determine which pet might be a good match. We share helpful information on kitten care and safety as well as how to slowly introduce their new pet to other pets in the home and to children.
We come alongside our adopters as partners, offering guidance and support to help ensure a successful adoption.
Let's Celebrate!
In August, a whopping 153 animals found their forever homes! This is about the same number of adoptions we saw in June and July combined.
We love when kittens are adopted together. In fact, we require that all kittens adopted from us go home with a compatible feline friend for their social development and general well-being. This past month, we had four families who took it a step further and adopted THREE kittens each! We can only imagine how fun their houses must be right now!
In addition to offering discounted adoption fees, we also began a partnership with PetSmart in Silverdale and hosted open houses at our adoption center in Belfair.
And though our Clear the Shelters discounts are no longer available, we are continuing the reduced adoption fees for select pets, so please spread the word that we have great animals still looking for their forever families.
We love when kittens are adopted together. In fact, we require that all kittens adopted from us go home with a compatible feline friend for their social development and general well-being. This past month, we had four families who took it a step further and adopted THREE kittens each! We can only imagine how fun their houses must be right now!
In addition to offering discounted adoption fees, we also began a partnership with PetSmart in Silverdale and hosted open houses at our adoption center in Belfair.
And though our Clear the Shelters discounts are no longer available, we are continuing the reduced adoption fees for select pets, so please spread the word that we have great animals still looking for their forever families.
 | We're grateful for our long-standing partnership with Ziggy's Cat Lounge in Bremerton. In their first two years, Ziggy's helped adopt 714 HSMC cats! Let's show them our support!
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We're not kitten around. We've been at war with the spores!
Moe and friends are such fun guys...who also happen to have fungi!
All jokes aside, these little ones had mild signs of ringworm or were exposed to it. Ringworm is a contagious but very treatable fungus, sort of like athlete's foot.
These sweet, absolutely adorable kittens are ready to go into their forever families while they finish their treatment.
We'll provide their adopters with 30 days of medical support, including medication, instructions, and rechecks if needed.
Don't let a little scabby skin come between you and your new best friend!
Moe and friends are such fun guys...who also happen to have fungi!
All jokes aside, these little ones had mild signs of ringworm or were exposed to it. Ringworm is a contagious but very treatable fungus, sort of like athlete's foot.
These sweet, absolutely adorable kittens are ready to go into their forever families while they finish their treatment.
We'll provide their adopters with 30 days of medical support, including medication, instructions, and rechecks if needed.
Don't let a little scabby skin come between you and your new best friend!
| In April, HSMC worked with a community member who surrendered 46 cats that were living together in one home, some of whom were pregnant or with babies. The neighbor surrendered 3 puppies at the same time. As difficult as it is to manage a large intake of animals at once, we're always grateful for pet owners who trust that we'll take care of their animals. Hoarding cases often start with good intentions and quickly spiral out of control. Once the animals are with us, they receive much-needed veterinary care, lots of love, and, when ready, we work hard to find loving forever homes that are a match for their needs. Raven, pictured here, came to us from this hoarding situation with a severe upper respiratory infection, which has caused a permanent head tilt and watery eye. But neither of these things slow her down. This tiny, 6 pound teen loves to play, explore and nap. Raven's favorite spot is in the sunroom, where she spends hours napping, snuggling her foster mom, watching critters, and chasing bugs! Raven joins her foster in the garden from a safe vantage point inside her cat stroller. She has learned to walk on a harness and is even training to ride in her foster's mobility scooter. This girl is spoiled! |    |
Because of you, we can say "Yes" to the many animals who need our help!
It's spring, and the babies have started arriving.
Yesterday, we took in a precious puppy Sophia who is now in the wonderful hands of an experienced neonate foster.
It's spring, and the babies have started arriving.
Yesterday, we took in a precious puppy Sophia who is now in the wonderful hands of an experienced neonate foster.
| This little girl was found on the side of the road in Belfair and then brought to us for care. We immediately got her warm and then gave her some yummy food. You can watch her napping with a full belly in this short but adorable VIDEO. Sophia's first day settling in was tough. She cried a lot and spent most of the day snuggled up in a puppy sling on her foster's chest for comfort. We can't imagine what this poor little one has already experienced in her short life, but we will love her and give her the best care possible. |  |
   | Kitten season has begun! Just this month, we have already welcomed three mom cats with kittens! Another mom and her babies will be arriving tomorrow. We are currently caring for 25 kittens and the season has just begun. Our incredible fosters and staff team will ensure that moms and babies receive the care they need to be healthy. THANK YOU to our fosters who volunteer their time. We could not provide care without them!  Above: Mama Crouton is doing a great job taking care of her babies with the support of her foster caregiver. Left from top to bottom: Tater, Cupcake and Cakepop |
PARTNER WITH US
| DONATE If you have donated recently, THANK YOU! You are the reason we are able to say yes to the animals who need us! Donate Funds: Monetary donations are critical for us to provide care. Donate Supplies: Babies require a lot of supplies! Some of the items we need most include Kitten Meal Replacer, puppy and kitten food (wet and dry), incubators and litter. Spay it Forward: One of the greatest ways we can reduce pet overpopulation is to help spay and neuter pets. Support our low-cost community clinic! | FOSTER We provide the training and supplies. You provide the time and love! Fostering animals is a very rewarding experience, and we simply could not care for these pets without our amazing fosters! VOLUNTEER There are many ways to volunteer your time to HSMC. We can always use extra help in our main office and vet clinic. Or join our transport or event teams. Have a special skill to offer? Contact us! |
| ADOPTABLE BABIES This winter, we brought two large litters of puppies into our care. The first litter of 11 has already been adopted, and many of the litter of 12 has already found their forever families. Triscuit and seven of his siblings are ready to be adopted! They're 2 1/2 months old and are the cutest puppies! ADOPTABLE ADULTS We're highlighting the babies in this email today, but don't forget that we have wonderful adult dogs and cats who are looking for loving families. |  |
 | SAILS 'N Tails May 3, 2025 @ 5:00 PM Alderbrook Resort & Spa Join us for dinner, an auction, and a celebration of all the great work we're doing together for our community pets! Become a Sponsor Support HSMC while highlighting your business, celebrating your loved ones, and memorializing beloved pets. Purchase Tickets We look forward to seeing you there! Invite your friends! |
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Some days, all you hope for is answers.
Found on the side of the road at only six days old, this little baby was immediately placed with one of our expert neonate fosters. Cinder was kept warm, monitored round-the-clock, and fed regularly.
Many pets have some amount of GI upset when they come to us, whether from worms or other parasites or a lack of proper nutrition. But why did Cinder always have a bloated belly yet struggle to gain weight, even with parasite treatment and regular, healthy meals?
Our vet team administered additional dewormers and probiotics, and we modified his diet, but nothing seemed to help.
Then he simply stopped having bowel movements.
Found on the side of the road at only six days old, this little baby was immediately placed with one of our expert neonate fosters. Cinder was kept warm, monitored round-the-clock, and fed regularly.
Many pets have some amount of GI upset when they come to us, whether from worms or other parasites or a lack of proper nutrition. But why did Cinder always have a bloated belly yet struggle to gain weight, even with parasite treatment and regular, healthy meals?
Our vet team administered additional dewormers and probiotics, and we modified his diet, but nothing seemed to help.
Then he simply stopped having bowel movements.
 | During a thorough vet exam, we discovered old, hardened fecal matter trapped in Cinder’s system. The vet removed the feces and now the real diagnostic work must begin. Blood work. X-rays. A visit to a specialist in Olympia. Every test leads to us to believe that Cinder has megacolon, a condition in which the nerves of the colon do not contract properly, leading to the colon becoming enlarged and unable to push fecal matter into the rectum. Cinder gets a warm bath to clean and soothe his upset booty. |
And that is only one of Cinder’s challenges.
He’s also dealing with bilateral cryptorchidism, the failure of the testicles to descend into the scrotum, a condition that affects fewer than two percent of cats.
The issue of his bloated belly is still a mystery.
He’s also dealing with bilateral cryptorchidism, the failure of the testicles to descend into the scrotum, a condition that affects fewer than two percent of cats.
The issue of his bloated belly is still a mystery.
This is a story of hope, love and commitment.
While we continue to push for answers, we are grateful that Cinder is responding very well to medications, a special diet and phenomenal care from his foster.
Since Cinder came to us in September, everyone who meets him absolutely falls in love. This guy is a character!
Cinder is a wild child, full of energy and life. He loves to play with his toys and his big sister Daisy, the family lab. He’s a tormentor in the best possible way, grooming his foster family by chewing their hair and taunting Daisy with swats and sassy play.
He loves to watch the family’s rabbit and will jump into the bunny pen to steal toys. And when he has finally worn himself out, you’ll find him snuggled in the arms of his favorite people.
Since Cinder came to us in September, everyone who meets him absolutely falls in love. This guy is a character!
Cinder is a wild child, full of energy and life. He loves to play with his toys and his big sister Daisy, the family lab. He’s a tormentor in the best possible way, grooming his foster family by chewing their hair and taunting Daisy with swats and sassy play.
He loves to watch the family’s rabbit and will jump into the bunny pen to steal toys. And when he has finally worn himself out, you’ll find him snuggled in the arms of his favorite people.
Cinder’s condition is quite serious, and without proper care, he could experience tremendous suffering.
This little ball of fire has completely captured our hearts! We will continue to search for answers. And in the meantime, Cinder will receive the best possible care by people who truly adore him.
This little ball of fire has completely captured our hearts! We will continue to search for answers. And in the meantime, Cinder will receive the best possible care by people who truly adore him.
With your generosity, we’re able to provide care for special pets like Cinder, including diagnostic tests, medications and visits with specialists.
We believe that every animal deserves a chance to live their life to the fullest.
Because of you, Cinder is a happy, playful guy who is receiving the greatest care.
Thank you for helping us save lives.
We believe that every animal deserves a chance to live their life to the fullest.
Because of you, Cinder is a happy, playful guy who is receiving the greatest care.
Thank you for helping us save lives.
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Supporting all of Mason County, including Shelton, Belfair, Allyn, Grapeview, Hoodsport, and Matlock.
Supporting all of Mason County, including Shelton, Belfair, Allyn, Grapeview, Hoodsport, and Matlock.