Tacoma, WA pet shelter offering Valentine's Day $14 pet adoption fees

TACOMA, Wash. - In celebration of Valentine's Day, the Tacoma Animal Shelter is hoping residents' open hearts will extend to pets in need of a forever home.

Starting on Feb. 12, pet adoption fees will lower to $14. The discounted rate will last through Feb. 14 at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County at 2608 Center Street.

What you can do:

There are nearly 100 dogs, cats, and rabbits available for adoption. People can view pets up for adoption at the Humane Society adoption page. 

For those who want to help the humane society, but are not looking to adopt, the organization has a donation page with various ways to help out the animals under their care. 

Right now, organizers say a special need they have is for new or gently used towels, specifically hand towels. 

The FOX Studio 13 Live team here at FOX 13 hosted the humane society's very special "Kringle" pup just last week as part of our weekly highlight of adoptable pets.

Human Society for Tacoma and Pierce County's Pet of the Week

This morning we get to meet this week's Pet of the Week, Cringle, with the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.

What they're saying:

"Love isn’t just in the air—you can find it at our shelter," said Leslie Dalzell, chief executive officer at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County in a statement to the community last year. 

"In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we invite community members to open their hearts and homes to a shelter pet. Whether you’re seeking a loyal dog, a cuddly cat, or a charming critter, you are certain to find ‘the one’ at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County!"

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