We are Thurston County’s primary regional animal shelter and animal control agency. Established in 1977, the cities of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and unincorporated Thurston County fund Animal Services, which currently operates in an 8,000 sq. ft. facility on 5 acres of wooded land in a centrally-located site for the pets and people we serve. Animal Services serves 252,000 residents in 774 square miles of urban and rural terrain. We are an open-admission shelter and work with many rescues and several other shelters to find new families for our community’s homeless pets. Staff and volunteers provide quality daily care and enrichment, and we work with our local veterinarians to help those pets needing more extensive treatment. We also serve as a resource center for animal behavior and health issues, humane education, and administering grants that help with pets’ medical expenses. Donations to Animal Services are tax-deductible as a 170(c)(1) and we are an approved charity in the United Way Combined Fund Drive (#045652).
Come to the shelter during hour adoption hours to view our available pets. If you find a pet you are interested in adopting and would like to meet them, head up to the front desk to be added to our waitlist. Once added you will receive a text message alerting you when it is your turn to view one of our pets. If it’s a good match you will then be asked to complete an adoption application. If you do not own your home, be sure you have checked with the property owner or manager for permission to have a pet, as we will call and ask for their approval once you submit your application. Once your application is approved, you will be asked to complete several other forms including an adoption contract. This process takes approximately 30 minutes. Be prepared to take your pet home that day. Some of our pet’s will be able to leave with you that day while others may need to remain at the shelter for transport to the veterinarian for its spay/neuter surgery.