Our Mission

The Tri-County Humane Society (TCHS) operates an independent non-profit animal shelter in St. Cloud. The Society has been providing quality services to the people and animals of Central Minnesota since 1974.

Some of our services include care for homeless animals, pet adoption, pet lost and found, and humane education. We also provide knowledgeable answers to questions regarding pet care, behavior, and many other animal related issues.

Mission Statement

We believe in the human/animal bond and exist to support Central MN by practicing and promoting quality adoption services and education programs.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

SHELTER

The base of operations of the Tri-County Humane Society is our shelter. It is there that we give temporary care to animals who for various reasons are homeless.

We value:

• A clean, cheerful, healthy, and inviting atmosphere for both animals and people.
• Our professional and compassionate staff who provide daily care for the animals at the shelter and insure a successful adoption program.
• Our volunteers who, in assisting the staff in daily animal care, willingly take on both pleasant and unpleasant tasks.

EDUCATION

Through our educational programs, we teach humane and well-informed animal care.

We strive to:

• Inform people of the problem of pet overpopulation and the multiple benefits of spaying and neutering their pets.
• Help pet owners to understand total animal care, including how to meet their pet's nutritional, behavioral, and social need.
• Emphasize a sense of responsibility and the realization that pet ownership involves a lifelong commitment.
• Create an awareness of our mission in the community at large.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Tri-County Humane Society recognizes its membership in and obligations to the surrounding community.

We strive to:

• Provide professional and helpful information regarding a variety of animal concerns.
• Respond to alleged cruelty and neglect reports with appropriate referrals.
• Reach out into the community through staff and volunteer involvement programs and activities.
• Provide humane and appropriate care for impounded animals.

Read More:  About TCHS

We are proud to announce that the leading charity evaluator, Charity Navigator, has given us a 4-star rating, which is their highest rating.

Less than a quarter of the charities they review received this rating, indicating the Tri-County Humane Society outperformed the majority of the nonprofits in America with respect to financial responsibility. This “exceptional” designation differentiates us from our peers and demonstrates to you we are worthy of your trust.