I can't say enough about this wonderful organization! TriCounty is different from most shelters I have been exposed to, and I have seen many. It is a "no kill" shelter that was founded 20 years ago by a woman named Jeannette Christos who, sadly, passed away just recently. Her legacy will continue to live on, however, because of the unwavering dedication of the shelter’s Board, employees and volunteers. Over the years, thousands and thousands of abandoned, abused, broken and near-death animals have come through this shelter’s doors and been the recipients of tender, loving care. Because of TriCounty, these animals have had the chance to live, be cared for, and find loving new homes.

It is precisely because of a shelter like TriCounty Humane Society that animals and people are brought together and are able to share love and companionship, rather than heartache or worse.

How do I know this? Hurricane Katrina. TriCounty workers went to New Orleans to save the animals left behind when their owners died or left the area without them. My Maltese, Brandy, was one of the dogs who came in on the first rescue shipment; his owner did not survive the disaster. They said he almost died, but they nursed him back to health. Every time I looked into his eyes I felt as though he was saying “thank you”. We laugh because this dog has no clue that he is little…he thinks he is a Mastiff and barks ferociously to warn strangers outside the house that he is “on guard duty”.