Did you know that purchasing a pet license does more than help protect your furry family member? It also helps support the animals in our community who are waiting to find their forever homes!

Historically, animal shelters have relied on pet licensing revenue to help fund essential services, including staffing, food, supplies, equipment, and animal care.

Here’s why licensing your pet matters:

🐾 Support shelter animals: Licensing fees help provide the resources needed to care for animals in our community.

🏡 Bring lost pets home: A pet license is a simple, affordable way to help identify lost pets and reunite them with their families.

💻 Quick and convenient: Pet licenses can be purchased online or by mail!

And here’s something especially important: Every pet license purchased in Sumner between now and the end of the year will directly help offset our city’s 2026 animal sheltering costs!

It’s a small purchase that makes a BIG difference for our four-legged friends!

🐾 License your pet today: https://metroanimalservices.org/i-have-a-pet/license-my-pet/

Wishing everyone a Halloween full of treats and no tricks! We hope everyone has a fun and safe evening celebrating. Come and see us in Main Street for the Street of Treats from 5-7pm tonight!

Get those costumes ready! Street of Treats returns to downtown Sumner this Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Local businesses will be handing out candy along Main Street, making it a fun Halloween evening for the whole family. Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic during the festivities.

We had a great visit today with the athletes from Sound Athletics Special Olympics Athletes group! Thanks for spending time with us and telling us all about your Special Olympics experiences!

Today, we want to recognize all of the dedicated men and women who answer the call, day or night, to protect and serve!

At SPD, we know that keeping our community safe is a team effort. We are incredibly grateful for our partners at East Pierce Fire & Rescue, South Sound 911, and our neighboring law enforcement agencies who work alongside us every day.

From the dispatchers who answer the first call for help, to the firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and law enforcement officers who respond, each plays a vital role in keeping our communities safe.

To our fellow first responders, thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and willingness to show up for others when it matters the most. We are proud to serve alongside you!