Tri County Humane Society
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August 31, 2011
Tri County Humane Society is truly an "Umbrella of Protection" for the thousands of homeless & abandoned dogs, cats, puppies & kittens who enter its doors. Operating as a No-Kill 501 c 3 Non-Profit Animal Shelter, it 's Mission is to rescue & save the lives of these precious & innocent creatures, providing a safe haven, loving care & veterinary treatment & the opportunity to be adopted into "forever" homes.
Tri County gives these victims of our society a second chance at life, believing that euthanasia is not the solution. No matter what sad story brings each animal to the Shelter, they are welcomed & embraced with lots of tender loving care. Broken bodies & spirits are mended at Tri County Humane Society, not discarded.
Tri County's dedicated Staff, Board of Directors & many Volunteers go above & beyond to fulfill a big dream in behalf of these animals, a dream born in the heart of its Founder, Jeannette Christos, who tiresly served as its Executive Director over the years. She gave her all to protecting the animals in need & is sadly missed since her
recent passing in July. Her dream for Tri County's No-kill Shelter is passionately carried forward. To date the organization has rescued over 32,000 animals & proudly holds a 4 out of 4-Star Rating by Charity Navigator, America's National Watchdog for Non-Profits.
Many heart-warming stories of Tri County's rescue missions receive local & national coverage. Funds are continuously needed & being raised for veterinary treatment of injured & sick animals. Many pleas for help get aired, & donations of support much welcomed.
Tri County Humane Society is giving it their all to be the best example of what an Animal Shelter can & should be. They have a big vision for the animals, & they're on a Mission to fulfill it each & every day!
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Outstanding Adoptions & Sound Fiscal Management. Compassionate, & going above & beyond!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand the Facility.
August 31, 2011
First let me say that dogs and cats and my husband are truly my life. In my spare time I manage a law firm and practice law. I first visited Tri-County Humane Society after losing my 2 rescue cats., who were in their 20's The only remaining cat, Scruffie, needed a friend. I went to Tri-County, sat down on the floor in the cat room, and a pretty big orange Maine Coon cat came over and sat in my lap purring louder than any cat I have ever heard. I was told he had been at Tri-County for 6 months. After one-half hour, I knew he was the one, and he came home with me. I named him Huey, as his last name was Lewis. Hence, Huey Lewis came to live with me. He wasn't undernourished or sick. He wasn't flea infested or dirty. For having been at Tri-County for 6 months he was in remarkably good health. Obviously, he couldn't take care of himself , but he was well taken care of.
At the time, my husband and I had four dogs, i.e., a rescue Chow, who had a purple heart and was at 911, another rescue Chow, who was left to die at the side of the road in Ocala, full of buckshot and heartworms, a poodle/terrier mix, that came from "death row" at the Dade County Humane Society 12 years before, and a black and white jumbo Newfoundland. I checked the Tri-County web page just out of curiosity at least once a week just to see how they were doing when I spotted "Polar Bear". He was a cream color Chow with cocoa brown ears and about 8 months old. Someone had cut the chain that was around his neck at a junk yard and brought him to Tri-County. His neck was raw and he was so matted he had to be shaved from his neck through his tail. He had no name, no training and no social skills. I went to Tri-County every day for over one week to walk him and play with him. I brought my husband to meet him, and he was totally against adopting him. An untrained Chow could be a problem he said. I brought him home three years ago. He is one of the most lovable, beautiful, happy dogs I have ever seen. He is so thankful to be with us. I am so thankful that Tri-County took him in and took care of him for months until I came along again. They saved Murphy's life.
I became a Board Member of the Tri-County Humane Society a little over one year ago, after I witnessed the unbelievable work the individuals associated with it do for animals. We are having our Doggie Ball on March 18th, 2012 and, as it should be, Murphy is the Grand Marshall Dog for the Doggie Ball. He is the doggie representative for all of the dogs that were rescued by Tri-County before him and after him. Without Tri-County, thousands of nameless dogs and cats would no longer be with us. Thank you Tri-County for Huey and Murphy and all the happiness you have provided me and my family.
Harriet Lewis-Mooney
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both adopting a cat and a dog from them, that any other shelter would have euthanized within weeks of accepting them. Tri-County is a "no kill" shelter, and my cat and dog were well taken care of until their adoption by me. They saved their lives and I am forever greatful to them
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do nothing ! They are just great!
August 31, 2011
TRI COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY HAS ADDED WONDERFUL DIMENSIONS TO OUR HOME IN THE "PAWSONAGE" OF BRUISER, LUCY AND PEANUT. I CANNOT IMAGINE THEIR FATES HAD THEY NOT BEEN AT TCHS, UNDER THE LOVING CARE AND PROTECTION OF ITS STAFF. I ONLY WISH I COULD ADOPT MORE PUPS FROM THIS WONDERFUL NO-KILL FACILITY. HAVING SEEN OTHER FACILITIES AND THEIR LACK OF CLEANLINESS AND CARING STAFF CONVINCED ME TO BECOME A DEDICATED MEMBER OF THE TCHS BOARD.
Debra Kramer
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
MY OWN HOME AND IN THAT OF FRIENDS WHO HAVE PROVIDED LOVING FOREVER HOMES FOR THEIR PETS.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
REMOVE ALL WORRIES ABOUT FUNDING IN ORDER TO KEEP IT FUNCTIONING FOR EONS TO COME.
August 30, 2011
Pookie, a 125 pound Female Alaskan Malamute, was confused after her guardian suddenly died from a ruptured anurism. She was fostered by a family who could not handle her size, not to mention her dificulty getting up and down. TriCounty found a family that had her completely checked up including blood tests and X-Rays and found she had sever hip dysplasia. Pookie didn't get along with another dog in her new family so TriCounty again was called to help. They Contacted Malamute rescue in Jacksonville FL and found out that a beloved Malamute had just died. Pookie looked just like her and they drove to Boca to pick her up. Love at first sight....
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Numerous adoptions I personally have experienced. Countless happy endings.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Fund a new enlarged state of the art shelter
August 19, 2011
Tri County Humane Society in Boca Raton gave me the best gift ever. My wonderful dog, Barkley. I couldn't imagine life without the little guy!! I became pretty close with Tri County's director after adopting my dog and have kept in touch with the people at the shelter ever since. They save hundreds of thousands of animals and nothing is better than that!!
Mollie
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Adopted my dog there !
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Not a thing!
August 18, 2011
As a member of the media, I work with various types of non-profit groups every day who are vying for coverage of so many different people, causes and animals in need. TriCounty Humane is spot on when it comes to its smart, tactical use of media to garner the most immediate response. Every time we run one their photos, videos, or news releases the station (and ultimately the shelter) is flooded with phone calls from viewers wanting to help and... NOW! I am proud to serve TriCounty and further its cause in our community. If only every shelter were like this one, there would be such fewer horror stories to report on. As the area's only non-kill shelter, and top-notch at that, it is most deserving of 5 stars.
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I've been contacted by dozens of our television viewers about the stellar work of TriCounty and looking for ways they, too, can help.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Encourage them to do more advertising. IE: print, internet, and television commercials to further its name recognition in the community.
August 18, 2011
When I was looking to adopt a dog nearly 10 years ago, a colleague told me about a great shelter that was nearby our office. I had never been there, so I decided to check it out. Well, the minute I walked in, I knew that Tri County Humane Society was different. It was immaculate, with lots of loving staff and volunteers playing with and taking care of the animals. I adopted the four-legged love of my life there, and have been volunteering ever since. I don't even want to think about what would have happened to my precious baby, and all those like him, if it were not for Tri County being there to save them, provide them with food, shelter, and medical care, and find them their loving "forever homes." This is truly a one-of-a-kind organization.
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It doesn't get more personal than the love and kisses I enjoy everyday from my own wonderful boy, a Tri County rescue. Chase is a living tribute to Tri County's no-kill mission. A "big black dog," he was there for six months before we found each other. I shudder to think of what would have happened had he G-d forbid been at a kill shelter. Thanks to Tri County, all of those sweet little souls like my Chase get a second chance at life and love, whether it takes six days, six months or six years.
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This is a wonderful organization. There are no major changes that I would make.
August 18, 2011
I have served on the Board of Directors for three years. Having rescued pets for four decades, every animal shelter I have been to breaks my heart WITH ONE EXCEPTION that is Tri County Humane Society. It not a sad shelter. every dog and cat there is loved and cared for by dedicated staff and volunteers until they find their forever homes. They receive important medical care; surgeries, socialization and most importantly the animals will never face harm or abandonment again once they make it into our doors. We place the highest screening standards on potential families looking to adopt our furry tenants. And that includes board members too! After my own application process, I was able to adopt my precious Chihuahua Bambi. My life has forever been blessed with a Tri County Rescue and I cannot express how rewarded I feel knowing I serve such a wonderful shelter.
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The results I have seen from Tri County Humane Society is the placement of over 1000+ dogs and cats every year into qualified loving forever homes!
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would expand, rebuild the shelter to accommodate more animals including a pet hurricane / shelter.
More feedback...
Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
How did you learn about this organization?
From Founder Suzi Goldsmith who invited me to join the board.
What is this organization's top short-term priority?
Fundraising & rescue
What is its top priority in the long run?
Fundraising & rescue
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
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August 18, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
My law firm has been a part this amazing organization since its inception in 2001. At all levels of this fantastic organization, everyone shows an amazing committment to the cause. It is extremely well organized and efficiently run by dedicated people. The dogs, cats, and other animals that make their way to the shelter are greeted by loving people who care for them as if they were their own. The animals are well fed, exercised, and socialized by people who care. Being brought into a No Kill facility, even the most disadvantaged animals find a place to be loved and cared for. So many have been touched by this cause. Not only have the animals benefited, but people in the community have been able to bring home a loving pet.
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I've seen the community pull together for this cause.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Continue to spread the word to people.
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