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, 2025 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 each…
Read More »Halloween for Pets and Owners
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: October 24, 2024 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Education and Volunteer Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: Halloween OLYMPIA, WA — Halloween can be spooky fun, but it can also be…
Read More »Director of Animals Services Elected to National Aminal Care Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21 , 2025 National Animal Care & Control Association Announces 2025 Executive Board Leadership The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) is proud to announce the appointment of its 2025 Executive…
Read More »Back To School
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: September 15, 2025 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and OutreachCoordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: PSA – Back-to-School OLYMPIA, WA: Whether your youngest headed off to college, you…
Read More »Start A Story
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT August 5, 2025 CONTACT: Megan MacKay, 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…
Read More »4th of July Pet Safety
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: July 1, 2025 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…
Read More »Leash The Ones You Love
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: June 5, 2025 CONTACT Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: PSA – Leash the ones you love OLYMPIA, WA Now that warmer weather and longer days have…
Read More »Leash The Ones You Love
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: June 5, 2025 CONTACT Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: PSA – Leash the ones you love OLYMPIA, WA Now that warmer weather and longer days have…
Read More »Why Pets Are Important
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: May 3, 2025 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: PSA – Why Pets are Important OLYMPIA, WA — Pets provide many benefits to humans. They…
Read More »The Perfect Gift for Easter and Keeping Your Pets Safe
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: April 15, 2025 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: PSA – The Perfect Gift this Easter and keeping your pets safe. OLYMPIA, WA — Cute…
Read More »Lucky Pets for St. Patrick's Day
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: March 10, 2024 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: PSA – Lucky Pets for St. Patrick’s Day OLYMPIA, WA — You can make a pet feel very…
Read More »Finding Your Special Valentines at Animal Services
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: February 4-14 , 2025 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, (360) 352-2510, ext. 1006 SUBJECT: PSA – Finding Your Special Valentine at Animal Services OLYMPIA, WA — …
Read More »Finding Your Special Valentine at Animal Services
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: February 4-14 , 2025 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, (360) 352-2510, ext. 1006 SUBJECT: PSA – Finding Your Special Valentine at Animal Services OLYMPIA, WA — …
Read More »Winter Tips For Our Pets
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: January 15, 2025 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, (360) 352-2510 ext 1009 SUBJECT: PSA – Cold Weather Tips for Our Pets We live in an area where we experience…
Read More »Holiday Reminders to Keep Everyone Full of Cheer
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: December 15, 2024 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Education and Volunteer Coordinator, (360) 352-2510 x 1009 SUBJECT: Holiday Reminders to Keep Everyone Full of Cheer! OLYMPIA, WA - For those holiday…
Read More »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 »Halloween Safety For Pets
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: October 24, 2024 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Education and Volunteer Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: Halloween Safety for Pets OLYMPIA, WA — Halloween can be spooky fun, but it…
Read More »Halloween Safety For Pets
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: October 24, 2024 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Education and Volunteer Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: Halloween Safety for Pets OLYMPIA, WA — Halloween can be spooky fun, but it…
Read More »PSA - Back to School
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT JOINT ANIMAL SERViCES DATE: September 7, 2024 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and…
Read More »Start A Story - Adopt
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT August 5, 2024 CONTACT: Megan MacKay, 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…
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 »Leash The Ones You Love
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: June 5, 2024 CONTACT Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, 360-352-2510, ext.1009 SUBJECT: PSA – Leash the ones you love OLYMPIA, WA Now that warmer weather and longer days have…
Read More »Why Pets Are Important
DATE: May 3, 2024 CONTACT: Meagan MacKay, Volunteer and Outreach 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 »The Perfect Gift This Easter
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: March 17, 2024 CONTACT: Sarah Hock, 360-352-2510, ext.1006 SUBJECT: PSA – The Perfect Gift this Easter OLYMPIA, WA — Cute bunnies and fuzzy chicks find their way into the Easter baskets each…
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 »Holiday Reminders to Keep Everyone Full of Cheer
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: December 15, 2023 CONTACT: Sarah Hock, Executive Director SUBJECT: Holiday Reminders to Keep Everyone Full of Cheer! OLYMPIA, WA - For those holiday traditions that include decorations and…
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