We receive wonderful stories of TCHS alumni on a regular basis, and we want to offer our sincere thanks to all who take the time to share them with us. We are invested in each and every pet we care for, and we want the best for them! This is why we do what we do. Why you give, volunteer, adopt, and encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same.
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!
2024 Happy "Tails"
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This adoption story shows that good things come to those who wait.
Sometimes adopted animals need a little time to adjust to feel comfortable in their new surroundings.
Grayson's house cat days are full!
The puppy we called Pez was part of a transfer in September from one of our rescue partners, Leech Lake Legacy.
The subject of this adoption story wasn’t marketed as a working cat – but you better believe she’s getting the job done on her rural property!
This adoption story is about a little dude who may be prickly on the outside but is goofy-fun on the inside!
This adoption story is about Julie the cat, who at 14 years young loves to keep her new human on their toes.
The subject of this adoption story is living a great life: We’re talking trips to the dog park and the doggie spa, as well as getting plenty of time with her new humans.
You might think you’re seeing double with this adoption story. Well, today’s subject didn’t just get a home, they got a lookalike doggie sibling!
This TCHS adoptee is loving life with her new family, whether she’s on land or on the lake!
We love hearing from adopters on their pets’ Adopt-a-versaries!
“A week ago, he was in a kennel. Now he is living his best life at the lake with his new friends Vinny and Russell."
The feline in this adoption story may just be a kitten still, but he’s the captain of his ship!
This adoption story is about one of those spirited felines who has a doggone-good time playing with his canine siblings.
TCHS Volunteers can quickly fall in love with a favorite shelter pet!
This little kitten became a big video star!
This adopter says she thinks her pup proves that “rescue is the best breed!”
This tiny adoption story subject is living large, thanks to her human.
This adoption story subject has just completed a Minnesota milestone: She took her first summertime camping trip to Duluth!
We are positive many of you can relate to the response we got from the human of this adoptee when we asked her for more kitten photos.
We always love hearing from our TCHS adopters – but it’s just a little more special, a little more heartening, when it’s about an animal who took more of our time and patience.
The subject of this adoption story had to be patient before finding the purr-fect match.
When you adopt a senior pet, you get the joy of giving a second chance to a fully formed individual.
The writer of this adoption story put finding the purr-fect match eloquently: “It seems you don’t know what you’re missing until you find her.”
Is there anything better than watching a puppy grow up?
Holy cow: This guy went from stray cat to beloved family member in udderly no time!
Sometimes adoption stories are long, involved tales. Other times, they are short and sweet – like this one.
The subject of this adoption story recently celebrated her fourth birthday, and her human – who adopted her about a year and a half ago – wanted to mark the milestone.
Adopting a pet for a loved one as a surprise can be an extremely thoughtful gesture!
This adoption story is a sweet tale about a 1-year-old cat named Hiroyuki, formerly known as Honey.
Tri-County Humane Society has adopted out almost 40 guinea pigs so far in 2024
This adoption story is pretty special – it’s from the subject itself!
This story is an amazing testimony to the impact TCHS can have.
With fostering comes the temptation to “foster fail” - to adopt the pet instead of bringing it back for adoption. Hey, we understand! And many of us have “failed,” too, including TCHS staff
Animal adopters know that pets rescue us as much as we do them. Such is the case with this adoption story.
There’s a good chance you’ve already heard this adoption story – it was the topic of a KARE 11 news report on Saturday, April 13 and widely shared in media reports. But a story this good is worth repeating!
Major Tom got an out-of-this-world home – and his family is not ashamed to admit he’s galactically spoiled!
We were so happy to receive this adoption story about one of the biggest canine guests we’ve had in recent months.
Tri-County Humane Society adopts out a fair number of rabbits throughout the year.
There are countless reasons to adopt an adorable young dog – and having a great ice-breaker is one of them!
The thought of the hamster Princess Buttercup living a less-than-charmed life? Inconceivable!
They say if you have a job that you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.
This tale is about the pet formerly known as Yurdle the Turtle, who’s now Emerald or Emy.
Puppies and kittens will always be lil’ attention-grabbers, but there are plenty of people who come to TCHS looking for a senior pet.
Tri-County Humane Society adopted out 361 “other” pets last year, meaning those who aren’t cats or dogs. This adoption story is one of those “others” – but to the people who love them, they’re stars, they’re best friends, they’re family members!
Some new pet family members adjust quickly in their new homes. For others, their path to harmony is more of a zig-zag than a straight line.
Tri-County Humane Society adopts out mostly dogs and cats, but our Small Animal Room is a busy place, too!
This hound dog is definitely not crying all the time – because he has a fantastic new home!
“La vita e bella” – or life is beautiful – for this adoptee!
TCHS staff and volunteers adored Charlie during his two weeks at the shelter.
