About

Opening its doors in 2013, Auburn Valley Humane Society enriches the lives of companion animals and people through animal sheltering, programs, and community engagement. Auburn Valley Humane Society is much more than just "the pound." AVHS is a local, independent 501c3 non-profit organization that relies on pet licensing and lost pet housing agreements with the City of Auburn, shelter services, Thrift Store sales, Cat Cafe Sales, clinic services, and generous donations from the community to fund shelter operations, clinic operations, humane education, and human-pet service programs. AVHS also serves King and Pierce Counties for owner relinquishment and pet adoptions. NW Spay and Neuter Center provides high-quality spay and neuter services and preventative wellness services to those income-qualified in western Washington.

Please visit auburnvalleyhs.org and be sure to follow AVHS on Facebook and Instagram.


To be a model of excellence in the advancement of animal welfare.


Auburn Valley Humane Society enriches the lives of companion animals and people through animal sheltering, programs, and community engagement.

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The AVHS shelter opened on January 1, 2013, and partners with the City of Auburn for the housing of lost and stray animals within the City of Auburn. AVHS also manages the pet licensing contract for the City of Auburn. The AVHS Thrift Store & More opened on July 31, 2014, as an additional means of funding the shelter and educational programs of AVHS. Northwest Spay & Neuter merged with AVHS in January 2021. The AVHS Cat Cafe opened in April 2024 as an additional means to fund the shelter and educational programs of AVHS and also provide a place to adopt cats and kittens. 

AVHS Shelter
4910 A St SE
Auburn, WA 98092
253-249-7849 option 1
info@auburnvalleyhs.org

AVHS Thrift Store & More
1123 E Main St
Auburn, WA 98002
253-249-7849 option 6
thriftstore@auburnvalleyhs.org

Northwest Spay & Neuter Center
6401 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
253-627-7729
info@nwspayneuter.org

AVHS Cat Cafe
1101 Outlet Collection Way SW, #1133
Auburn, WA 98001
253-205-0956
catcafe@auburnvalleyhs.org