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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 Sponsorship!

We are pleased to announce Pivot Financial Group has selected Friends of Tri-Cities Animal Shelter for a full year of Sponsorship! We greatly appreciate their support and look forward to working with them closely throughout the year. Thank you, Pivot for selecting our organization.

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 Tri-Cities Animal Services (TCAS).  It is our goal that every animal passing through the doors into Tri-Cities Animal Services 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.

Featured Pets at Tri-Cities Animal Services

  • 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 he 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 she would love a big backyard to run around and patrol for her family.

  • Major Tom

    One year ago today, Major Tom was found tied to a transformer in Kennewick. Abandoned and alone, his future was uncertain—until he was rescued and brought to our shelter. Since then, he’s been waiting… and waiting… for someone to take a chance on him.

    This 90-pound, tiger-striped Heinz 57 (mostly German Shepherd, according to his DNA test) has become a favorite among staff and volunteers. At about 3 years old, Major Tom is basically a giant puppy—playful, goofy, and full of life. He loves his walks, his toys, and most of all, his people.

    So why has he been here so long? As sweet and affectionate as he is with those in his circle, Major Tom is also protective. Strangers make him wary, and he needs time—and a few visits—to get comfortable with new people. He’s looking for an experienced dog owner who respects that kind of loyalty and is willing to put in the time to build trust.

    We know the right person is out there—someone who will see beyond the first impression and recognize the amazing dog that Major Tom truly is. He’s waited a year, please let’s not make it two!

Contact Us

Hours
Monday–Saturday
8am–5pm

Phone
(509) 492-2262

Location
P.O. Box 1375
Richland, WA 99352