cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/65254406

The Brief

The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County took in 80 cats from two recent animal control cases, including 60 rescued from a sailboat.

The shelter now has 190 cats on-site and another 230 in foster care, pushing it far beyond capacity during kitten season.

The rescued cats are not yet available for adoption, but the shelter urgently needs foster homes, supplies, etc.

They are also looking for medical Fosters and public Fosters in their area, you can read more via this link: Tacoma W.A Humane Society

Sources: CBS news , photo curtesy of Tacoma P.D, Tacoma W.A. humane Society

Mod Note: I’m posting this here not knowing if any of our community members live in this County/ State . It is not a begging post for donations but a reminder that we are all human beings and that a once in a lifetime flood of cats being accepted into a non kill humane shelter is an act of incredible humanity, one that could actually make or break this Shelter.

Tacoma Humane Society Facebook

  • TastySoup
    10·
    22 hours ago

    Thanks for sharing.

    Screencap from the Humane Society site with their logo in the upper left. The image has 3 lines of text. The first one says "Donation successful." with a green check mark. There's a celebrate confetti emoji above text that says "Thanks for your support" and the name is redacted. The last line of text says "You've made a $26.80 USD donation."

    Calling on anyone who can to please match my $25 gift! Or, of course, just give whatever you can. :)

      • TastySoup
        6·
        22 hours ago

        Truly appreciate you bringing awareness! I hope everything goes as well as possible for these kitties, their foster parents, and the employees/volunteers at the shelter. Your mod note is so correct, it’s a totally extraordinary situation that needs all the support we can give them! <3