Tri-County Humane Society serves thousands of animals every year – and it’s hard not to get attached to every single one of them! It’s even tougher when certain animals spend a longer amount of time at the shelter. The average length of stay for animals is eight days, but there are always a few who “wreck the curve”! This adoption

For those of you who need a little New Year’s resolution inspiration, check out this adoption story! The Miniature Schnauzer mix known as Alfredo came to Tri-County Humane Society in September 2023. Now known as Freddy, he found his match a month after his arrival, and, thanks to the patience of his new family, at 7 years of age he’s

Tri-County Humane Society celebrated its 50th birthday on Dec. 11, 2024. That milestone inspired a few people to share their TCHS adoption stories with us. Here’s one of those stories, about a family who “just went to look” at TCHS and left with a new family member. In 2011, Cricket was just a kitten.  He was raised by his mom

This adoption story is about a cat who’s likely among the oldest TCHS alumni – he’s set to turn 19 years young this March, 2025! Pete was born in a TCHS foster home on March 4, 2006, and was adopted when he was about 3 months old. Now, almost two decades later, Pete may have slowed down a bit, but

Adopting a pet from Tri-County Humane Society can be an exciting, whirlwind experience. This adoption subject even got to participate in Santa Paws holiday pictures just minutes after his adoption was completed! Thankfully, his life since adoption has been picture-perfect. Hank, a 1-year-old Lab mix, came to the shelter in mid-November. We called him “Hankie” because there already was another

This adoption story is about the adventures of P and P – TCHS alumni Penny (formerly Patches) and Professor! These two littermates were adopted one day after they arrived at TCHS in mid-December, and they have settled in perfectly. Penny is “definitely more wild and adventurous – she’s not nervous of anything and keeps all the other animals on their

Sometimes it takes a little extra time for a TCHS animal to find the perfect fit. Rowdy, a 5-year-old Border Collie, came to TCHS with his sister, Rita Mae, in mid-October. Rowdy made it clear he preferred to go to a Rita Mae-free home. (His sis liked to boss him around!) Rowdy was such a good boy as he waited

This adoption story subject features a cat known as Ripley. She is as strong-willed and independent as her namesake – and also like her, she’s efficient at dispatching her enemies (mice)! Ripley celebrates her one-year adopt-a-versary this month! This now-4-year-old cat was called Nibbles at Tri-County Humane Society.  “A year ago, we were getting ready to leave the shelter when

We are feeling the love today with this adoption story! We especially love it when breeds that historically have had a negative reputation prove people wrong by being the biggest, sweetest, squishiest babies! One such dog is Odie a burly, beefy Pit Bull Terrier mix who came to Tri-County Humane Society as a stray in mid-November. The 1-year-old pup was adopted

This adoption story is about a tiny TCHS alum who is loved big time in his new home! The guinea pig we knew as “Leap” came to TCHS twice before he found the right fit. The 1-year-old piggie spent about six weeks at the shelter his second time here before he met his new family. During Leap’s stay, we promoted