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Newsletters:

byKate Kompas

In this issue:
Santa Paws
Give to the Max Goal - $50,000 for 50 years!
The Scoop on … Parasites (ick!)
Woofstock wrap-up
Celebrating Volunteers
... and more!

byKate Kompas

In this issue:
New shelter hours
Companion Walk September 7
Microchip Clinics
We are renovating our intake room for efficiency; learn how you can help!
Get The Scoop on how to do proper cat-dog introductions
Plus, read about recent TCHS hires, promotions

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) the May 2024 Tri-County Humane Society Newsletter featuring: Community Rallies Around TCHS After 94-Cat Intake; 50th anniversary gala update; The Scoop: Learn how to do a purr-fect cat introduction; the return of low-cost spay/neuter; Companion Walk Save the Date; and more!

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) the February 2024 Tri-County Humane Society Newsletter featuring Happy Birthday to Us! TCHS Turns 50; The Scoop on how to introduce dogs; Free education classes; 2023 annual report highlights; Coming Events

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) the November 2023 Tri-County Humane Society Newsletter featuring Vicki Davis' retirement; 2023 Companion Walk results; Santa Paws dates; Give to the Max Day ... and more!

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) the August 2023 Tri-County Humane Society Newsletter featuring 2023 Companion Walk: Furrassic Park!; Chips, collars, tags, and other tips to help get your pet home; Fundraiser roundup; Minnesota Animal Welfare Conference; Community Report; ... and more!

byKate Kompas

Wine, Kibbles and Bids is back and in person!
The Scoop: On Keeping Pets Safe from Spring Hazard
Let’s Take a Peep Into Spring Ecology Around the Shelter
Cold Noses, Warm Hearts Auction Sizzles
Save the date for TCHS’ next free microchip clinic
Save the date for the 2023 Companion Walk
... and more!

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) the February 2023 Tri-County Humane Society Newsletter featuring Annual Report Highlights, Spay-ghetti and No (meat)Balls Dinner, Flower Delivery Fundraiser, Kitten Shower!, Wine, Kibbles and Bids is back - and in person! ... and much more.

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) our November 2022 newsletter featuring: new TCHS Play Yard, why TCHS uses appointments for admissions, Space Walk report,TCHS by the numbers, Santa Paws, and more!

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) our August 2022 newsletter featuring: 2022 Companion Walk. How to bust doggie boredom with DIY tricks, treats. Foster, volunteer team celebration, Girl Scouts Work to Build Doggie Play Yard, First TCHS microchip clinic for the public, and more!

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) our June 2022 newsletter featuring Working Cats and our Return to Field program, fundraising round up (including Bill's Jar news!) and more!

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) our February 2022 newsletter featuring Betty White, Annual Report highlights, and more!

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) our November 2021 newsletter featuring Santa Paws details, Companion Walk results, and more!

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) our August 2021 newsletter featuring stories on new staff members, litterbox tips, and more - including Companion Walk!

byKate Kompas

Download (.pdf) our May, 2021 newsletter featuring stories on a record number of transfers, separation anxiety tips, and reports on our latest fundraisers - including Wine, Kibbles and Bids!

Featuring the 2020 Annual Report, our new pet supply thrift store, coming events, and much more. 

Our new building, Give to the MAX, Santa Paws, and much much more in this issue of the newsletter!

Download our June newsletter, featuring our building project progress, coming event announcements - and much more!

Download our March newsletter, featuring our building project progress, coming event announcements - and much more!

The 2019 Annual Report is here and ready for you!

Click the title or cover image to view our October newsletter, featuring our upcoming Santa Paws Holiday Portrait Fundraiser - and much more!

Click the title or cover image to view our August newsletter, featuring everything you need for the Companion Walk - and much more!

Click the title or cover image to view our May newsletter, featuring a report on Wine, Kibbles and Bids and much more!

Click the title or cover image to download the March newsletter, highlighting some of our best statistics from the 2018 Annual Report!

Click the title or cover image to view our November newsletter, featuring our Santa Paws event!

Click the newsletter cover or title to download our August 2018 newsletter celebrating our coming Companion Walk!

Click the newsletter cover to download our June 2018 newsletter. Read what's happened at your local Tri-County Humane Society, and the fun events that are coming up!

Click the newsletter cover to download our February, 2018 newsletter. Look back at what happened in 2017 at your local Tri-County Humane Society, and the fun events that are coming up!

Click the newsletter cover to download our October, 2017 newsletter. Inside you will see what's been happening at your local Tri-County Humane Society, and the fun events that are coming up!

Click the newsletter cover to download our August/September, 2017 newsletter. Inside you will see what's been happening at your local Tri-County Humane Society, and the fun events that are coming up!

Click the newsletter cover to download our July, 2017 newsletter. Look at what's happening this summer at your local Tri-County Humane Society, and the fun events that are coming up this fall!

Click the newsletter cover to download our Spring, 2017 newsletter. Inside you will see what's been happening at your local Tri-County Humane Society, and the fun events that are coming up!

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Would you like to connect with thousands of animal enthusiasts each year to tell them about your business? We can help you reach new customers (and build loyalty with your current customers) by supporting an organization close to their heart – Tri-County Humane Society.  We’ve been strengthening the human-animal bond in Central Minnesota since 1974 through quality adoption services and education programs.  We offer opportunities to promote your services with:

  • 250 visitors to our shelter every day
  • About 5,000 new pet owners each year
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2023 Facts:

  • Animals Placed

    4,764

  • Number of Animals Transferred In

    464

  • Total Surgeries

    3,204

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