TACOMA, Wash. — The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, in partnership with the City of Tacoma, is addressing a surge in stray animals as public complaints about animal issues have doubled since 2023.
In response, the city council has passed new regulations aimed at reducing the number of unwanted dogs and cats on the streets.
The new codes prohibit the breeding, advertising, and sale of companion animals for profit without a business license…