Our all-volunteer, non-profit organization formed in 2003. We are a network
of foster homes and other volunteers and do not have a "shelter" facility. We mostly take stray
pets, many sick and injured, and also help individuals in our area place pets into adoptive homes as
time and space allows.
Adopting a friend
If you are interested in adopting a pet through our organization, you will be required to fill out an
Application, go through an interview process, then agree to the terms of our adoptions.
Personal references are required. The feline adoption donation is $90 and the canine donation
is $140. *Our canine adoptions require a home visit.
Our Adoptions Include
Our CAT adoption includes:
*FeLV/FIV Test
*Spay or Neuter Surgery done before cat is taken home
*Microchip
*Topical Flea Treatment
*Current on Deworming
*Current on FVRCP vaccine - some cats also have a Rabies vaccine
*Treated for minor illnesses
*45 days FREE Pet Insurance
Our DOG adoption includes:
*Spay or Neuter Surgery done before dog is taken home
*Microchip
*Topical Flea Treatment
*Current on Deworming
*Current on Distemper/Parvo vaccine - some dogs may also have a Rabies vaccine
*Treated for minor illnesses
*45 days FREE Pet Insurance
Come Visit Us!
Please come to visit some of our adoptable pets daily at the Puget Sound Pet Pavilion and for monthly "CATurday" events, dates TBA.
If you are interested in any of our pets, we have an online form that you can fill out and
email back to us, or a downloadable one that you can print, fill out, and mail or fax back. EMAIL
US or check out our WEBSITE to get these forms, or you can pick
them up at the Puget Sound Pet Pavilion. **If you send any forms via US mail, please make sure
we are awaiting your information by emailing us in advance of our receiving it!
**Please remember - we operate as a network of foster homes and do not have a "shelter"
facility. To meet one of our foster pets that is not currently at the Puget Sound Pet Pavilion , you must be an approved home, or you will need to
come and see us on the days we hold adoption events.
at the Puget Sound Pet Pavilion. The Puget Sound Pet Pavilion generously donates the space we
use to show our pets to the public, but are not in any way part of our organization. Please email
the address for the rescue below in order to contact us. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE PUGET SOUND PET PAVILION REGARDING OUR PETS AVAILABLE FOR
ADOPTION! Pet Pavilion management and employees are unable to answer any
questions relating to adoptions or specific pets.
PUGET SOUND PET PAVILION address: 2505 South 80th Street, Tacoma, 98409 Hours: Daily, 8am - 7pm
Companion Animal Rescue Society Mailing Address:
14715 Pacific Ave. S.
PMB 123
Tacoma, WA 98444
Fax: 253-238-4425
CARS Website: Please visit our website! Adoption Email: adoption@carspetrescue.org
Business Email: info@carspetrescue.org
(DO NOT send any mail regarding adoptions or animals to this address! It will be delayed significantly in getting to the correct contact person!)
