Benton-Franklin Humane Society
Our Mission
At the Benton Franklin Humane Society, we work tirelessly to place animals in loving, forever homes while promoting exceptional, compassionate pet ownership.
A Legacy of Care
Established in 1966 and converted to a no-kill philosophy in 1994, our organization has long served the Tri-Cities community as a private, non-profit adoption center. We operate without government funding, relying instead on the dedicated support of citizens who share our vision of being a leader in animal welfare.
Our Commitment to Excellence
We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of care within our Roger James Animal Adoption Center. Every animal in our care receives essential vaccinations, parasite treatments, and spay or neuter surgery to ensure they are healthy and ready to join your family. Through our surgical suite, onsite veterinary staff, and community programs, we strive to create a model humane community where every pet is treated with respect.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We believe that successful adoptions start with meaningful connections, which is why we offer personalized meet-and-greet sessions guided by our trained adoption counselors. Whether you are looking for a new companion or hoping to introduce a new friend to your current dog, we are here to support your journey. Our goal is to help you find a joyful, long-term partnership that celebrates the unconditional love a rescued pet brings into a home.
Join Our Mission
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to view our adoptable cats and dogs online or visit our Kennewick location during business hours to see the animals waiting for their second chances. Your support—through adoption, volunteering, or donating—directly fuels our mission and helps us provide a safe, hopeful environment for homeless pets in our community.
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8/28 - Terrified Shelter Dog Panics in the Car Until One Human Finally Understands Her Fear | GreaterGood
Heartfelt reel shows patient listening helping a scared shelter dog, a gentle reminder that patience fosters trust.
6/10 - Longest-Staying Shelter Dog Receives a Present & Immediately Lights Up
A shelter dog named Clover stole hearts online after receiving a special gift that seemed to brighten her entire day. The touching moment unfolded at the Benton-Franklin Humane Society, where staff su...
6/5 - Volunteer Films What Shelter Dog Does When She's Alone — And It's Heartbreaking
Her tail just slowly went down 😔
6/2 - Shelter Dog Reaches Out His Paw And Refuses To Let Go | The Animal Rescue Site
Gentle shelter dog Tex wins hearts with a steady paw, showing how human touch helps rescue animals heal.
5/29 - Rescue Dog up for Adoption Scratches the Kennel Door Every Time It Closes
Spending 20-plus hours in a concrete shelter enclosure is tough, but one sweet girl refuses to give up hope. A moving clip shared by volunteer @jsaraceno shows a sweet shelter dog up for adoption pawi...
5/21 - Kennewick woman charged with animal cruelty after dozens of dead cats found in apartment
A Kennewick woman is facing a charge of animal cruelty after animal control officers retrieved numerous bags containing cat corpses from the back porch of an apartment on Wednesday.
