Four staff members standing behind a counter in a classroom or office environment, wearing matching gray T-shirts with a logo. They are smiling and looking at the camera, with colorful decorations and posters on the walls in the background.

Our Mission

Ellensburg Humane Society is committed to promoting the humane treatment of animals, reducing animal suffering and overpopulation, and educating the community about responsible pet ownership while encouraging kindness and care for all animals.

About the Ellensburg Humane Society

Ellensburg Humane Society supports the care and wellbeing of animals in our community through the Ellensburg Animal Shelter, which is owned by the City of Ellensburg and serves residents and animals throughout Kittitas County.

To help ensure high-quality care for animals and effective shelter operations, the City contracts with Yakima Humane Society to manage the shelter and provide operational support. This partnership allows the Ellensburg Animal Shelter to benefit from experienced animal welfare professionals while remaining a community resource owned by the City of Ellensburg.

Ellensburg Humane Society is dedicated to supporting compassionate care for animals and strengthening the bond between people and pets in our community.

Yakima Humane Society site

Meet our Ellensburg Committee

Marion Christenson

Phyllis Laukala

Sara Moorehead

Shannon Hosteller

Vickie Schettler

John Gorman

Laurel Wetzel