Thurston County Courthouse Facility Dogs

03/15/2026

Happy 3rd Birthday Sky!

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day. Woof! Woof!

02/03/2026

Thank you to our coworker, DPA Randy Trick, for your work securing a
48-month prison sentence for Animal Cruelty in the First Degree and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree, stemming from the October 2023 killing of a young dog named Rocky. This award is well deserved!

At our recent recognition ceremony, Deputy Prosecutor Randy Trick was honored with the Bucky Excellence Award from Pasado's Safe Haven in recognition of his diligence and commitment to prosecuting animal cruelty cases. 🐾

He was specifically recognized for securing a 48-month prison sentence for Animal Cruelty in the First Degree and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree, stemming from the October 2023 killing of a young dog named Rocky.

The Bucky Excellence Award includes funding for continued training. Randy completed specialized training from a previous award to our office, and this year’s award will extend that opportunity to another Deputy Prosecutor handling animal cruelty cases.

We are grateful to the detectives and prosecutors who work tirelessly to seek justice in these difficult cases and to Pasado’s Safe Haven for their ongoing dedication to preventing and prosecuting animal abuse.

02/03/2026

Breaking news: Punxsutawney Pup, aka Sky, has spoken. I saw my shadow… then chased it.
Official 2026 forecast: more treats, more naps, and at least 6 more weeks of zoomies. Woof! Woof!

01/28/2026

Today’s staff meeting: Zero notes taken. Maximum silliness achieved. Woof! Wood!

12/17/2025

The power is still out at the Thurston County Courthouse. We are doing what we can with flashlights and lanterns. Be safe out there! Woof! Woof!

12/08/2025

It’s raining cats and dogs out there! We will just snuggle up here and try to dry off a little. Woof! Woof!

11/18/2025

We are so proud of Kim and we are looking forward to seeing the ongoing, important work being done by Courthouse Dogs Foundation.

🐾 Meet Our New Board Director, Kim Carroll 🐾

For more than 27 years, Kim has dedicated her career to supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. A nationally credentialed Advanced Level Advocate through NOVA, she is known for her leadership, mentorship, and deep commitment to trauma-informed victim services.

Kim and her courthouse facility dog, Marshal (trained by Assistance Dogs of Hawaii), have brought comfort, stability, and courage to countless survivors navigating the justice system. As the Washington State Coordinator for Justice Facility Dogs, U.S., Kim continues to champion the transformative role of facility dogs in victim advocacy.

Please join us in welcoming Kim and Marshal to the Board. We’re honored to have their experience and compassion guiding our work.

11/01/2025

Halloween 2026 was another success. Marshal and Sky made an adorably Mickey and Minnie. They enjoyed all the trick-or-treaters who stopped by to see them. Woof! Woof!

10/31/2025

Sky and Marshal joined their human coworkers at the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for a Specialized Recreation Trunk-or-Treat event for at Thurston County Public Health and Social Services. We saw so many awesome costumes and tons of happy faces.