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!
Recent Happy "Tails"
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Going from a shelter to a home must be an incredible experience for adoptees.
“Tiny animals need some attention, too!”
Sometimes it can take a bit of time for a new pet to feel comfortable – but when they do, watch out!
We love getting updates from TCHS alumni.
Snicks AKA Snickers is a 2-year-old cat who found his purr-fect match
The subject of this adoption story is lucky to have a patient human who consistently supports him as he gets more confident.
This adoption story simply rocks. Metallica, a 2-year-old cat, came to Tri-County Humane Society with kittens in mid-February. She was adopted soon after her arrival.
This adoption story is about a farm puppy who’s in farm dog training
We love hearing the results of DNA tests done on our canine alumni – and we’re often surprised, too!
Evelyn decided that life as a housecat was a much better deal than being on mouse patrol in a barn. Evelyn, who is now 3 years old, was adopted as a working cat in September 2023.
This adoption story is about a tiny TCHS alum who is loved big time in his new home!
We especially love it when breeds that historically have had a negative reputation prove people wrong by being the biggest, sweetest, squishiest babies!
Ripley celebrates her one-year adopt-a-versary in February, 2024!
Sometimes it takes a little extra time for a TCHS animal to find the perfect fit.
These two littermates were adopted one day after they arrived at TCHS in mid-December, and they have settled in perfectly.
Adopting a pet from Tri-County Humane Society can be an exciting, whirlwind experience.
This adoption story is about a cat who’s likely among the oldest TCHS alumni
What happens when you visit us to "just look" at the animals?
For those of you who need a little New Year's resolution inspiration, check out this adoption story!
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
