Olympia
Washington
Animal Services
Animal Services serves the residents of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and unincorporated Thurston County.
Some of the services we provide:
· Adoption service for unclaimed or unwanted pets;
· 24-hour Lost Pet Hotline, (360) 352-2510, Option 5;
· Animal welfare checks, including investigation of animal cruelty/neglect;
· Stray or lost pet pick-up;
· Pet licensing and identification;
· Inspection, monitoring and complaint resolution in area pet stores;
· Shelter, care and medical attention for all species of small, domestic homeless animals and some wildlife;
· Quarantine of animals that have bitten a person;
· Humane euthanasia of unwanted, injured, terminally ill, or elderly pets;
· Rental of humane traps for cats causing problems;
· Responsible-owner education for school groups, youth groups, community groups, and other forums to promote concepts of responsible pet care;
· Volunteer program which provides volunteer opportunities within the shelter and around the community.
Recent News
With Special Thanks
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: November 21, 2024 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Education and Volunteer Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext. 1009 SUBJECT: WITH SPECIAL THANKS! OLYMPIA, WA — We, and our Shelter pets, are grateful…
Read More »4th of July Pet Safety
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: June 27, 2024 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, 360-352-2510, ext. 1009 SUBJECT: Fourth of July Pet Safety OLYMPIA, WA — To help keep your pets safe and comfortable, it is important to plan ahead with 4th…
Read More »Cold Weather and our Pets
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: January 10, 2024 CONTACT: Sarah Hock, (360) 352-2510, Ext. 1006 SUBJECT: PSA – Cold Weather Tips for Our Pets We live in an area where we experience cold weather and winter storms. We think…
Read More »Temporary Adjustment to Services
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE:? 1/02/2024 CONTACT:? Sarah Hock, 360-352-2510, x1006 SUBJECT:? ADJUSTED SERVICES/AVAILABILITY DUE TO ADOPTION KENNEL REPAIR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: From Tuesday, January 8th to Wednesday,…
Read More »As the year comes to a close
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: December 26, 2023 CONTACT: Sarah Hock, Executive Director SUBJECT: As the year comes to a close, 2023 OLYMPIA, WA — As the year draws to a close, Joint Animal Services has been busy caring for…
Read More »Back to School
DATE: September 7, 2023 CONTACT: Chandra Mincher, Education and Volunteer Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: PSA – Back-to-School OLYMPIA, WA: Whether your youngest headed off to college, you are a parent home-schooling…
Read More »Start a Story - Adopt
August 11, 2023 CONTACT: Chandra Mincher, Education and Volunteer Coordinator,, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: PSA – Start a Story - Adopt OLYMPIA, WA – Admit it. You like watching pet videos on YouTube or following furry celebrities…
Read More »4th of July Pet Safety
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: June 27, 2023 CONTACT: Chandra Mincher, 360-352-2510, ext. 1009 SUBJECT: Fourth of July Pet Safety OLYMPIA, WA — To help keep your pets safe and comfortable, it is important to plan…
Read More »Pet Adoption Weekend Special Rates
Joint Animal Services is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in shelters by 2025, for the fifth National Adoption Weekend happening June 30-July 2. All…
Read More »Leash The Ones You Love
DATE: June 15, 2023 CONTACT: Chandra Mincher, Education and Volunteer Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: PSA – Leash the ones you love OLYMPIA, WA Now that warmer weather and longer days have returned, it’s time to…
Read More »Why Pets Are Important
DATE: May 5, 2023 CONTACT: CHANDRA MINCHER, Education and Volunteer Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: PSA – Why Pets are Important OLYMPIA, WA — Pets provide many benefits to humans. They comfort us and give us…
Read More »Updated Reopening for Animal Services due to Sewer Repair
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE:? 3/24/2023 CONTACT:? Sarah Hock, 360-352-2510, x1006 SUBJECT:? UPDATED: REOPENING AFTER REPAIR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thank you for your continued patience as we work through a major…
Read More »Adjusted Services and Availability at Animal Services
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE:? 3/16/2023 CONTACT:? Sarah Hock, 360-352-2510, x1006 SUBJECT:? ADJUSTED SERVICES AND AVAILABILITY DUE TO SEWER REPAIR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Due to issues with the sewer repair, the Joint…
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