Coalition: HUMAnE promotes and provides low cost spay and neuter services for pet cats and dogs and feral cats in an effort to stop the killing of companion animals due to overpopulation.

We are an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Hogs for Dogs Get your bikes ready for this year’s Hogs  for Dogs Dice Run on Saturday, August 28th! This second annual ride begins and ends at the Floatation Device in Purdy, WA. MORE DETAILS Contact Dave at HFDMotorcycleRun@comcast.net for more information. Download registration form Download flier Download map   Come support Hogs for Dogs volunteers on Sunday, August 22nd at 2:00pm as they guest bartend at The Swiss, located at 1904 Jefferson Avenue, Tacoma, WA. All their tips will go to support the ride! There will also be a silent auction.

Becky Birchmeier, DVM graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. A native of Dearborn, Michigan, she moved to the Pacific Northwest soon after graduating to escape the snow! She spent 13 years with a clinic in Salem, Oregon before moving to the Seattle area in July 2008. She has strong interests in surgery and pain control, along with dentistry and physical therapy. Outside of veterinary practice, she enjoys reading, travel, making jewelry, and exploring the Pacific Northwest. She shares her home with five cats and one dog.

Free Female Cat Surgeries for Independence Spay!
During the month of July, low income residents of Pierce County can have their adult female cats (over 6 months of age) spayed free of charge thanks to a partnership with The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. To schedule an appointment for this special go to our online cat appointment form or call 253.627.7729 x1# can mention Independence Spay.

Celebrating our 10,000th Surgery!
On May 3rd, 2010 Coalition: HUMAnE performed its 10,000th spay/neuter surgery since our opening of March 3rd, 2008. Lola was number 10,000 and received a gift basket (compliments of Next to Nature) and  a free surgery and services. On hand to help celebrate were members of our Board of Directors, all staff, some community partners, and many of our dedicated volunteers. Thank you to all those that have entrusted your companions to us, and those that have made this low-cost, high quality spay and neuter clinic a reality. Looking forward to 10,000 more!

DID YOU KNOW... The average unaltered female cat can have 12 kittens in a year. For female dogs the average is 8 puppies per year. From March 1, 2008–February 28, 2009 Coalition: HUMAnE spayed 1558 female cats and 816 female dogs. Potential reduction in Puget Sound animal population—over 18,500 cats and 6,500 dogs in our first year! Our Spay/Neuter Statistics: On May 3rd, 2010, Coalition: HUMAnE conducted its 10,000th spay/neuter surgery. Our client count includes: 6416 cats, including 893 feral cats 4276 dogs, including 990 pit bulls and pit bull mixes   >> Gift Certificates Looking for a meaningful gift for your family members? Are they of low income status and have not been able to afford spay or neuter for their pets? We now have gift certificates available that can be made out for any amount! Give the gift of prevention with a Coalition: HUMAnE gift certificate this holiday and help save lives. Certificates can be purchased in person at the clinic.

	Now taking appointments. Click here for more details about services and fees. >> Help promote the clinic by downloading and posting this flier!

>> Board Members
As we grow, Coalition: HUMAnE is looking for additional members for our Board of Directors. If you have an interest in discussing the possibility of serving the organization in this capacity, please send an email to holly@coalitionhumane.org. Thank you!