Auburn Valley Humane Society

and Northwest Spay & Neuter Center | Thrift Store

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Animals Impacted Since 2024*

*Statistics from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2024.

Cat Café Closure

After careful consideration, the Auburn Valley Humane Society Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to close the Cat Café. The final day of operation will be August 31.

This decision was made after evaluating the long-term sustainability of the program and our responsibility to focus resources where they can have the greatest impact for the animals and people we serve.

Why is the Cat Café closing?

Like many nonprofit organizations, we must continually evaluate our programs to ensure we are using our resources in the most effective way possible.

After careful review, the Board determined that the Cat Café is no longer sustainable as an ongoing program and that closing it will allow AVHS to focus on our core mission of sheltering, medical care, adoptions, and community programs.

2027 Pet Calendar Contest

We are very excited to announce the 15th Annual Pet Photo Contest and Fundraiser! The AVHS Pet Photo Calendar Contest is a great way to show off your four-legged family members to loved ones worldwide and have a little fun bragging about the cuteness of your favorite pet. 

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Gala - over $100K raised!

Thank you for donating, sharing, and cheering us on. We raised over $100,000 and we couldn't have done it without you. Learn more about other donation opportunities here.

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Services Across Our Network

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Auburn Valley Humane Society

Adopt A Pet

Search for adoptable cats and dogs or sponsor an adoption. 

Lost & Found Pets

View found animals and learn about finding a lost pet.

Pet Licensing

License a pet or get information on how to and where.

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Northwest Spay and Neuter


All clinic services are handled at our
Northwest Spay and Neuter Center located at 6401 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98408.

Surgery & Wellness Services

Get information about surgery and wellness services with our Northwest Spay and Neuter Center.

Schedule A Clinic Appointment

Schedule a surgery and wellness appointment at Northwest Spay and Neuter Center located in Tacoma, WA. 

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Explore our Programs

From Humane Education such as our Girl Scout Badge Program to services for seniors. Explore Auburn Valley Humane Society's programs.

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Get Involved & Volunteer!

We have volunteer opportunities at our shelter, clinic, café, and thrift store as well as fostering. Explore volunteer opportunities and other ways to get involved with helping animals. 

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Search Resources

Look through our library of resources that can help assist you and your pet. Our resources include financial assistance, rehoming, support for pet owners, and more. 

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Press Releases

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CEO of Operations & Animal Care joins AVHS

June 21, 2025
Dear Friends of Auburn Valley Humane Society and the NW Spay and Neuter Center, The Auburn Valley Humane Society proudly...
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