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If, at the end of a day, we have spared or enhanced the quality of an animal's life, then we have served our hearts.

New 2025 Calendars are now available!

Calendars are $20 each —- all proceeds benefit the pets of the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter. Please visit one of the following local businesses to purchase yours today:

  • Blylee’s Natural Pet Food & Supplies, 8823 Sandifur Pkwy, Pasco

  • Kiona Vineyards and Winery, 44612 N Sunset Rd, Benton City

  • Tri-Cities Animal Shelter, 1312 S 18th Ave, Pasco

  • Barracuda Coffee Shop, 2171 Van Giesen St, Richland

  • Ethos Bakery, 2290 Keene Rd, Richland

  • Ethos Bakery, 702 The Parkway, Richland

Featured Pets at the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter

JOSEPH: Joseph is a 5-year-old Akita/Siberian Husky mix! He has been at the shelter off-and-on since 9/17/23 due to no fault of his own. This is a very special dog that is stable and confident. He looks pretty intimidating to some due to his strength and independent attitude. He loves his treats and doesn’t mind playing with his humans but can also entertain himself. He enjoys chasing toys in the yard and doing zoomies. He likes to cool off in the pool but is not a fan of baths. His prey drive towards cats is strong. He briefly lived in a house with other dogs and wanted to play but he played too intensely and too rough for the dogs in the household. Another dog needs to be a good match but it is possible.

LUNA: This stunning 6-year-old Belgian Malinois mix is patiently waiting for her perfect match at TCAS since December 6th, 2023! She has been adopted twice and brought back due to no fault of her own. Luna is a dream dog for anyone seeking a well-mannered companion. Breed-savvy adopters are required per shelter staff. Here are some of her best qualities: Obedience on point, knows her basic commands, is eager to please, sweet and gentle. Ball retrieving is her favorite pastime and would love a big backyard to run around and patrol for her family.

JUNO: Female, 4 years old and has been at the shelter since 10/14/2023. If you are looking for a sweet girl and only need one dog in your life, Juno is your girl! She may not be able to be with other dogs and most likely no cats either, but she would be the perfect companion for her person. She adores people and loves to run in the yard and chase tennis balls.  She also knows a few commands such as shaking her left and right paw, sit, and lay down.  

Our Story

As goes the story with so many animal shelters, operating budgets are tight and difficult decisions must be made regarding the "worth" of an animal's life.  The cost to care for animals who are healthy is expensive, but adding in animals with special medical or behavioral needs can blow away a shelter's budget in the blink of an eye.  Sadly, when funding is low and unexpected expenses arise, it is the animals that pay the ultimate price.

Friends of Tri-Cities Animal Shelter (Friends of TCAS) is a local, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the lost and abandoned animals at the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter (TCAS).  It is our goal that every animal passing through the doors into Tri-Cities Animal Shelter receives necessary care. We need YOUR HELP and invite you to join us in fulfilling this endeavor. Click below to see how you can help these special animals.