We believe that people and pets are better together. And we understand that ​sometimes pet owners need a little help keeping and caring for their pets in a tough time.

Area Shelters/Rescues & Other Important Contact Information

It takes all of us working together to provide care for our community pets. If you are looking to adopt, foster or volunteer, need assistance for your pet, or have concerns about an animal, connect with a local organization who can help, 

Pet Pantry

Financial Assistance for Pet Care

  • Concern for Animals - Provides financial assistance for spay/neuter surgery and emergency vet care for pet owners who reside in Thurston, Mason, Lewis or Grays Harbor Counties and meet income requirements.. Apply by phone (360) 456-8176.
  • PAWS of Bremerton - Provides financial assistance for spay/neuter. (360) 373-7043 
  • People for Animal Care & Kindness (PACK) - Provides financial assistance for spay/neuter surgery and emergency vet care. Contact via email: [email protected] 
  • ​​Fences for Fido - Builds fences free of charge for families who keep their dogs on chains, tethers, and in small enclosures. Dogs in their program are also provided an insulated doghouse, spay/neuter services and emergency vet care when needed.

Solutions for Challenges with Pets

Trap, Neuter & Return (TNR)

​Trap-neuter-return (TNR) is a program in which outdoor (feral) cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, ear-tipped and returned to the location where they were found. Colony caretakers provide food, water and shelter as necessary.​ TNR is the most humane and effective method for stabilizing and eventually reducing outdoor cat populations. Left unsterilized, the feral cats and their offspring would continue to reproduce, potentially introducing thousands of unwanted cats into the community.

Rehoming Guide

If you're having challenges with your pet and feel you cannot keep them anymore, we hope that some of the resources we've provided will help you find a solution so your pet can stay with you. However, if that is simply not an option, you may find this guide helpful as you navigate finding a new home for your pet.