Feel Good Friday: A Cat Rescue, a New Playground, and a Youth Resource
Aug 14, 2026, 8:00 AM
Sound Sound
Originally published on South Sound.
A Cat-Rescue Mission
Sixty cats were rescued this week from a sailboat stationed at Tacoma’s Owen Beach over the weekend. The vessel’s owner has since said that he couldn’t afford to neuter and spay the growing cat population that originated from a COVID-era adoption. King 5 reported yesterday that more than 40 of the recovered felines are at the Tacoma Humane Society while the others are in foster homes. (They won’t be available for adoption, though, until an investigation is completed.) Get more details about the ongoing effort here.
Tacoma’s North Slope Historic Park Begins Playground Construction
The new play area will include circular covered swings, a climbing structure, and two new slides. The area’s surfacing will also be getting an update with new ADA-compliant wood fiber. Find out more here.
New Pierce County Youth Programs, Services Resource Page Goes Live
Pierce County recently launched the Youth Programs and Services Resource Page to help educators, school counselors, social workers, youth advocates, and families quickly find county-funded programs. The interactive directory centralizes more than $25 million in total youth investments across 122 active programs, delivered through 86 organizations and 12 funding streams. Learn more here.
Copperworks Announces Wildfire-Relief Effort
Northwest distillery Copperworks Distilling Co. has announced a new endeavor to help those who have been impacted by the recent Spokane wildfires. For the rest of the month, it will be donating $20 of every bottle sold of its Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey to the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Spokane Complex Fire Relief Fund. Get more details here.
Pierce County Job Fair Inviting Youth to Explore Career Paths
The free event is designed for young adults looking for their first job, considering a career change, or exploring options for their future. Find out more here.
