2021 and earlier:
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Everyone who adopts a “rescue dog” feels like they got the best one ever.
This adoption story is about a cat named Lucky – and that’s exactly how her family feels since they adopted her!
We hear regularly from people who have adopted multiple pets from TCHS over the years - sometimes decades! We love that – but we also love learning about first-time adopters.
Rocket is a 3-year-old cat who arrived at Tri-County Humane Society in April; he blasted off to a new home the next month.
Tri-County Humane Society often has to guess on a shelter pup’s breed.
This adoption story is about how the former TCHS cat called Quinn is living her sweet new life as “Cannoli”!
Anyone who’s adopted an animal knows they help us humans as much as we help them.
We at Tri-County Humane Society are big fans of tortoiseshell kitties – feisty personalities and all - so we loved hearing this update from a recent adopter!
A 4-year-old German Shepherd mix named Abby who was adopted in May.
This adoption story highlights a kitten who lived in a foster home before his adoption.
A young dog named Ellie came to Tri-County Humane Society in May 2021. She spent almost a full year with us, finally getting adopted in March of this year.
It’s great to hear when newly adopted pets make instant best friends with their “siblings.”
Although we love pets of all ages, one of the benefits of adopting a puppy is being able to watch them grow.
New name, new chapter: This adoption story is about a cat who may or may not have nine lives, but she’s definitely had a few new starts – and she’s very much enjoying the most recent start in her new home!
This adoption story is a special one – it’s from a family who “fostered failed” with a 10-year-old cat named Charlie who has a lot of medical needs
This adoption story is a special one – it’s from a family who “fostered failed” with a 10-year-old cat named Charlie who has a lot of medical needs
This adoption story is about a family who took a chance on a stray Lab Retriever puppy we called King.
Tri-County Humane Society’s animals tend to get adopted very fast – so fast, that sometimes those who stay at the shelter a little longer stick out!
Themias arrived at our shelter in January, and during the four months she was with us, I, like many of the other staff, fell deeply in love with her.
With time and patience, Muffin has become a great apartment dweller! And she’s also getting a lot of exercise which helps inspire naptime!
Animals adopted from a shelter adjust to their new homes at different paces. For some, there’s no wait time; for others, it can take weeks (or months).
This adoption story is about a puppy who reminded some of us (the ones old enough to remember, anyway) of a certain late 1980s spokesdog named Spuds MacKenzie.
SpongeBob is now Mr. Bagel, and he gets copious amounts of toys and cuddles in his new home. He also has a new cat chum named Cupcake, who also is a TCHS alum.
A dog’s breed is often a guess – an educated guess, but a guess no less! So it’s always fun to hear from adopters who share results of their TCHS alum’s DNA results.
This adoption story is about some-bunny who turned out to be a very good companion – and now, he even inspires kids to read!
This adoption story is about some-bunny who turned out to be a very good companion – and now, he even inspires kids to read!
Any fan of little dogs knows they can leave a big impact in your life (and on your heart). This adoption story is about a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix
This adoption story is about a kitty whose family makes sure he’s always the star of every holiday
This adoption story is about a transfer who came to us by way of Leech Lake Legacy.
Zeus, a 2-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix, was severely underweight and in need of immediate care.
This adoption story is about a dynamic duo that went out and joined another to become the three amigos!
This adoption story is about a very lucky Penny, indeed.
Not long after Christina Hegstad, CVT, started at TCHS, she was quickly charmed by a pair of senior cats.
This adoption story is about one of the newest members of #TeamTCHS and her “fail” – although it’s been nothing but a success.
At Tri-County Humane Society, we love all animals, but we are especially fond of the diamonds in the rough.
This adoption story is about a kitten who was adopted shortly before Halloween; her new family made sure she had a starring role in their Christmas pictures.
That first year of a dog’s life goes so fast and includes so many changes and dog-life lessons! We’re always delighted to hear about puppy alumni who have grown up to be very good and well-loved dogs.
This adoption story is about a cat who had two stays with TCHS; now he’s doing great in his home.
Friends of Tri-County Humane Society know that 2021 was a record year for transfers for us! This adoption story is about a dog from one of those transfers.
Tri-County Humane Society helps rehome animals other than dogs and cats, of course. This adoption story is about a bunny who hopped to a fantastic home!
This adoption story is about a poodle mix who has learned what it’s like to be a pampered, beloved pup.
New year, new attitude – and don’t ever believe that a dog can’t learn new tricks! Or, in the case of this adoption story, learn how to adjust to a totally different climate!
This adoption story is about a pup who will probably be recognizable to anyone who spent some time on our website or Facebook page in 2021.
This adoption story is about a shy kitty who now has a lookalike big brother whom he adores!
Anyone who has ever been loved by an animal knows they can be a great source of support.
Sometimes dogs provide emotional support, but some need some support of their own! This adoption story is about a kitten adopted from the shelter who has helped provide some comfort to her canine roomie, another a TCHS alum.
We think you’ll love this adoption story about a poodle named Jane who came into the shelter in relatively rough shape.
Sometimes shelter pets feel comfortable right away in their new home; others need a little bit of time. A patient adopter helps – and an animal buddy can, too!
It’s great when pets can take on jobs after their adoptions, whether it be patrolling for mice in a barn or helping keep things in order on the farm. The subject of this adoption story found a different – but cozy – niche.
Tri-County Humane Society often adopts out “working cats” or barn cats—those that, for whatever reason, would not make for a good indoor cat but still deserve good homes.
Share Your TCHS Adoption Story!
Email your story with photos to pets@tricountyhumanesociety.org or message us on our Facebook page for future publication.
We love to hear how our alumni are doing!