The TCHS is not a government agency. We are supported primarily by shelter income, donations, fundraising events, and the support of our friends and members. One need not reside in the tri-county area to use our services or make contributions.

The TCHS was incorporated on December 11th, 1974.

Mission Statement

In recognition of the bond between humans and animals, the Tri-County Humane Society exists to practice and promote humane principles, compassionate care, and the prevention of cruelty to animals.

This society serves the community, both animals and people, primarily by:

• providing quality care and adoption services for animals in need,

• offering educational programs to encourage the awareness, understanding and practice of humane principles, and

• handling questions and complaints regarding animal care and behavior, including alleged cruelty, and neglect cases.

Philosophy Statement

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 on various reasons are homeless.

We value:

1. Clean, cheerful, healthy, and inviting atmosphere for both animals and people,

2. Our professional and compassionate staff who provide daily care for the animals at the shelter and insure a successful adoption program, and

3. 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:

1. Inform people of the problem of pet overpopulation and the multiple benefits of spaying and neutering their pets,

2. Help pet owners to understand total animal care, including how to meet their pets= nutritional, behavioral, and social needs,

3. Emphasize a sense of responsibility and the realization that pet ownership involves a lifelong commitment, and

4. 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:

1. Provide professional and helpful information regarding a variety of animal concerns,

2. Respond to alleged cruelty and neglect reports with appropriate referrals,

3. Reach out into the community through staff and volunteer involvement programs and activities, and

4. Provide humane and appropriate care for impounded animals.

Click here to find our shelter.