It's Rocket, Man! Today's Pet of the Week!

Catch a look at Rocket: today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!

Rocket is a bit of an enigma: he came from another facility and it's unknown how he'll do when in orbit of cats, children, or other dogs. What we do know is that he's a neutered 10-month-old pitty-mix out-of-this-world lovebug who's captured the hearts of the TCHS staff. Stop by Tri-County Humane Society to meet Rocket today!

Rocket via Tri-County Humane Society

Meet Some Not-So-Creepy-Crawly Friends on October 15th at TCHS!

Check out a family-friendly event for kids and adults alike that lets you see atypical pets like:

tarantulas
lizards
frogs
snakes

There's a suggested donation of $10 per family. See TCHS's event page for more info!

One Day Remains For MnSNAP at TCHS!

October 6th is the last day that the Minnesota Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (MnSNAP) brings its mobile surgery unit back to Tri-County Humane Society.

Learn more about income qualifications and pricing here.

"Name Your Price" Adoption Fee Promotion For Adult Cats!

Adult cats one year and older qualify for the TCHS "Name Your Price" Deal! No strings attached; save the strings for playing with your new-to-you fur baby!

Need a Barn Cat? Call Tri-County Humane Society!

Not all cats are lazy overlords! TCHS often has "working cats" (or barn cats) who prefer the great outdoors. They do best in pairs or groups. Working cats are still spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and qualify for the "Name Your Price" adoption fee promotion!

Top Ten Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life.
Neutering provides major health benefits.
Your spayed female won't go into heat.
Your male dog won't want to roam away from home.
Your neutered male will be much better behaved.
Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat.
It is highly cost-effective.
Spaying and neutering your pet is good for the community.
Your pet doesn't need to have a litter for your children to learn about the miracle of birth.
Spaying and neutering helps fight pet overpopulation.

Book Buddies Reading Program

Pets love to be read to. If you have a kiddo (age 5-15 years preferred) in your household who would LOVE to read to a shelter resident, then the Book Buddies program is for you (them)! Pets don't care about mispronounced words, and it's beneficial for both the kiddo (who gets practice reading aloud) and the resident, as shelter life can be stressful.

For Pets' Sake!

Thursdays through Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm, For Pets' Sake Thrift is open next to the animal shelter! Get gently used collars, pet beds, leashes, apparel, and accessories, with all profits staying to take care of the residents!

GoodPup

Tri-County Humane Society wants you and your new family member to succeed, so they've teamed up with GoodPup to provide a customizable, affordable, and positive dog training program that you both can work on from home!

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You Won't Believe The List Of Minnesota's 8 Deadliest Animals

When you think of Minnesota you probably picture lakes, camping, fishing, and Paul Bunyan. But there are also native animals that live in the state that can rough you up or even kill you.

20 Fascinating Photos Of Zoo Animals Getting Weighed and Measured

The annual weigh-in at the U.K.'s largest zoo allows zookeepers and veterinarians to record vital statistics and track the health and wellbeing of its more than 10,000 animals.

Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll