Tri-County Humane Society
Our Mission
At Tri-County Humane Society, we believe in the transformative power of the human-animal bond. We exist to support the pets and people of Central Minnesota by promoting quality animal care, providing compassionate customer service, and fostering humane education.
Our History
Since our incorporation in 1974, we have grown from a small group of concerned residents operating out of a converted gas station to a dedicated 14,000-square-foot facility in St. Cloud. For over 50 years, our independent, non-profit shelter has relied on the generosity of our community to provide essential services without receiving any government funding.
How We Help
We are a proud open-admission shelter, meaning we never turn animals away based on their age, health, breed, or temperament. Our incredible team, supported by a vital network of volunteers and fosters, provides exceptional care, enrichment, and medical attention—including mandatory spaying and neutering—to every animal that comes through our doors. By focusing on compassion and professional care, we strive to ensure that every animal receives the support they need while waiting for their forever home.
Your Adoption Journey
Adopting a pet is a life-changing experience, and we are here to help you find the perfect companion to share your life with. Our team works hard to create positive matches that reflect the unique needs of both the animal and your family. We are committed to transparency and dedicated to supporting you throughout the entire adoption process.
Connect With Us
Ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to browse our current list of adoptable dogs, cats, and critters online, or visit us in person at our St. Cloud shelter. Your support—whether through adoption, volunteering, or donations—makes our mission possible and creates happy endings for thousands of animals each year.
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10/8 - Puppy Yoga is one of many ways CAPS supports SCSU health and wellness
Counseling and Psychologic Services hosted two Puppy Yoga sessions in Atwood Memorial Center last month, with over 60 students participating.
10/3 - Free Microchips & Fall Fun Await At TCHS Paws & Pumpkins Event
TCHS 2nd Annual Paws and Pumpkins open house on October 13th, and people and dogs are invited back for an alumni and open house. There's a pumpkin patch photo setup, free microchips, and a costume contest for leashed pups.
9/22 - Missing Shelter Kitten Marin Gets Second Chance With Adopter Who Followed His Foster Journey
Little Marin's new owner has been watching his journey online and couldn't resist bringing him into her house with two other cats.
9/18 - Stolen Kitten Marin Returned to Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - Marin the kitten is back home. According to the Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud, the person wh...
9/17 - Kitten Stolen From Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud; Shelter Asks for Help
(KNSI) - The Tri-County Humane Society is asking the public for help finding a young kitten taken from its St....
9/13 - Cats Five Dollars...Dogs 50% TODAY ONLY at TCHS
Head to the Tri-County Humane Society before end-of-day incredible sale.
8/18 - St. Cloud To Build Municipal Animal Shelter In City Hall Basement
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud City Council has unanimously approved a $459,000 contract to convert part of the lower ...
8/18 - Big Brown Eyes And A Tan Coat: Rex Is Ready For Adoption At St. Cloud's TriCounty Humane Society
Rex is a 69-pound bundle of energy at TriCounty Humane Society in St. Cloud. The tan mixed breed loves catching treats and knows sit, though he has a stubborn streak. He is ready to meet an active family.
8/11 - This 6-year-old Rottweiler Mix Sleeps Through The Night And Gets Along With Dogs, Available Through TriCounty Humane Society
Bear is a 55-pound rottweiler hound mix who sleeps in bed with his foster family and presses his head against people he loves. The 6-year-old is in foster care through TriCounty Humane Society and is up for adoption at half price.
8/4 - Jackson, A Friendly Mixed Breed At TriCounty Humane Society In St. Cloud
Jackson is a 5-year-old mixed breed at TriCounty Humane Society in St. Cloud, and his adoption fee is 50% off right now.
7/14 - Kodak Is A 38-pound Lab Mix At Tri-County Humane Society Ready To Meet The Right Fit
A one-year-old Lab mix named Kodak has been waiting at Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud for about a month. He loves a good brushing and has plenty of energy to burn.
6/9 - Meet Franklin, The Energetic Mixed Breed Looking For A Forever Home In St. Cloud
Franklin is a friendly 5-and-a-half-year-old mixed breed dog, currently in a foster home in St. Cloud, waiting for a loving family to adopt him.
6/3 - Tri-County Humane Society Hosting Low Cost Microchip Clinic Thursday June 4th
(KNSI) - The Tri-County Humane Society has scheduled a series of low-cost microchip clinics around the area th...
5/26 - Adopt Rocky, A Friendly 8-year-old Dog Ready For A New Chapter In St. Cloud
At TriCounty Humane Society, cheerful Rocky is an 8-year-old mixed breed dog, looking for a new family to share his love.
5/21 - Pup-date from Ridglan beagle foster mom ahead of dog's adoption day
Tristan Keene has been caring for a beagle she calls Theo and says she’s surprised with how well he’s adjusting to his own firsts: touching grass, being on a bed and playing with a toy.
5/20 - Bark in the Park Promotional Night to Feature Specialty Jerseys with Fans’ Dogs Photos - St. Cloud Rox
The St. Cloud Rox will be hosting Bark in the Park presented by Companions Animal Hospital on Monday, August 3rd to help support Tri-County Humane Society. Fans will have the unique opportunity to showcase their dog’s picture on special Rox jerseys that will be worn by the Rox team
5/12 - Microchip Your Pet Tuesday For Just $10 In St Cloud
TCHS is helping families stay connected with their beloved companions through microchipping clinics this year.
5/6 - Shelter Dog Who's Only Lived Outside Is Scared Of Floors — So He Gets A Cart
Instead, he used a cart.
5/6 - Central MN Community Rallies To Help Animal Shelter
It's amazing what we can accomplish when we all work together towards a common goal.
5/5 - Minnesota shelters taking in 50 beagles saved from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
10/19 - This almost 3-year-old spayed cat hopes sunny days are ahead! Solar has been at Tri-County Humane Society since Sept. 23. She loves to chat with her people and has the cutest meow! Solar has lived with other cats and did well but tends to prefer females rather than the males. Learn more about Solar at our website or stop by and meet her! #AdoptatTCHS #TCHScats #sheltercatsrule #TeamTCHS
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10/15 - Stevie is so shy, but she’s so sweet. This 1-year-old spayed mixed breed pup can be a little nervous around new people at first. Once she trusts you, she’ll become your shadow. #AdoptatTCHS #TCHSdogs #AdoptaShelterDogMonth #TeamTCHS Video credit: Jess E.
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10/15 - This guy will tug at your heart. Nico is an almost 4-year-old neutered mixed breed pup who has done great with children and other dogs. Nico should go to a feline-free home, though - he’s way too interested in cats. Nico loves exercise, baths, and Milk-Bones. Learn more about this sweet boy at our website or stop in and meet him! #AdoptatTCHS #VolunteeratTCHS #TCHSdogs #TeamTCHS Video credit: Brianna R. 320-252-0896
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10/14 - Boots is our little aspiring window washer - this 4-month-old spayed kitten is always super active in her kennel. As you can see, we take her out for dedicated playtime, and she eventually gets tired. For a minute. Meet this little combustion engine in feline form at Tri-County Humane Society! #AdoptatTCHS #TCHSkittens #shelterkittens #TeamTCHS Video credit: Alicia C. and Kari B.
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10/14 - Meet David! She is a female, 3 months old, and part of the “Schitt’s Creek” litter. She and her siblings spent some time in foster care to get a little more social. Meet her at Tri-County Humane Society! #AdoptatTCHS #TCHSkittens #shelterkittens
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10/14 - Here are the kittens with names inspired by the Minnesota Vikings - some of them think they can jump as high as Justin Jefferson. Meet them at Tri-County Humane Society! #AdoptatTCHS #TCHSkittens #TeamTCHS #SKOL TCHS is at 735 8th St. NE in St. Cloud, MN Video credit: Theresa B.
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10/12 - Volunteer dog walker Sheila gave Nico a 10/10 as far as his skills! Nico is an almost 4-year-old neutered mixed breed pup who has done great with children and other dogs. Nico should go to a feline-free home, though - he’s way too interested in cats. Nico loves exercise, baths, and Milk-Bones. Learn more about this sweet boy at our website or stop in and meet him! #AdoptatTCHS #VolunteeratTCHS #TCHSdogs #TeamTCHS Video credit: Sheila D. 320-252-0896 TCHS is at 735 8th St. NE in St. Cloud, MN
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10/8 - Longtime mentor volunteer TCHS dog walker Tracey W. was eager to have Tanner show off his skills. Learn more about Tanner, a 4-year-old neutered mixed breed dog, at our website (link in bio) or stop by and meet him. #AdoptatTCHS #TCHSdogs #AdoptaShelterDogMonth #VolunteeratTCHS TCHS is at 735 8th St. NE in St. Cloud, MN
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10/7 - Life isn’t all it’s quacked up to be for Ducky, who unfortunately is one of Tri-County Humane Society’s longest-stay cats. This 7-year-old neutered kitty is trying to stay positive - and take plenty of naps. Meet Ducky at Tri-County Humane Society! #AdoptatTCHS #TCHScats #sheltercatsrule #TeamTCHS 320-252-0896 TCHS is at 735 8th St. NE in St. Cloud, MN
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10/6 - The “cheese” litter knows it’s always time for a cat nap. Check out these kittens at our website or stop by and meet them! #AdoptatTCHS #TCHSkittens #shelterkittens #TeamTCHS Video credit: Dani H. TCHS is at 735 8th St. NE in St. Cloud, MN
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10/6 - This is Jelly, and you can’t have Jelly without Peanut Butter! Jelly and Peanut Butter are two bonded bunny brothers at Tri-County Humane Society. They must be adopted together and qualify for our BOGO for Besties deal. Learn more about them at our website, or stop by and meet them! #TeamTCHS #AdoptatTCHS #TCHScritters #TCHSbunnies Video credit: Theresa B. TCHS is at 735 8th St. NE in St. Cloud, MN
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10/5 - There is always a lot of activity going on in the Halloween kittens’ colony room! (The little orange one in the front is Pumpkin, of course.) Eleven - yes, 11 - kittens make up this group. Meet them at Tri-County Humane Society! #AdoptatTCHS #TCHSkittens #shelterkittens #TeamTCHS Video credit: Theresa B. 320-252-0896 TCHS is at 735 8th St. NE in St. Cloud, MN
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