Located in the beautiful Adirondacks, our mission is to provide shelter to all stray and unwanted domestic animals. We work toward educating the public about proper animal care including spaying and neutering, outdoor housing, water, food, veterinarian care, and the many different state and local laws and ordinances that a new owner should be made aware of. We are proud to say that we have placed over 3000 animals in loving homes since 2001!
We are a non-profit, no kill shelter, and we have many animals up for adoption.
* If you cannot adopt from us, please consider sponsoring a pet for yourself or for someone else! A photo of the sponsored pet along with a certificate can be sent to the donor. By sponsoring a pet, you can help pay for that particular pet's vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, microchip, food and care while they are housed at our shelter. Some of our sponsors also donate gifts, beds and treats for their sponsor pet, which helps to provide the pet with some extra comfort. Please contact us for more information!
News & Events
**Free Seniors for Seniors Program**
The Tri-Lakes Humane Society has begun waiving all Adoption Fees for senior citizens who are adopting a senior pet over 7 years of age. We are also waiving the $20 Adoption Fee for all other adoptions for senior citizens over 60.
Dogs and cats are wonderful companions, and older pets usually require less care than younger ones. Senior pets often desire the quiet homes that senior citizens can offer.
Here are the benefits to adopting a senior pet:
1. Lower Blood Pressure - Studies show that people over 40 with a pet have lower blood pressure than non-pet owners.
2. More activity - Pet owners are more active and go for more walks.
3. Fewer trips to the doctor - People who own a pet are healthier, and have fewer physician visits than people who don't own a pet.
4. Less depression - Studies have proven that pet owners are less likely to become depressed because they have a companion pet in their home.
5. Easier to make friends - Seniors with a pet find it easier to make friends and talk about their pets.
6. Pets ease loss - After the loss of a loved one, seniors with a pet are often less likely to experience deterioration of health after such a stressful event.
7. Pets fight loneliness - Having a pet around the house or apartment gives seniors a companion and are less lonely than those without a pet.
8. Pets are friends - The majority of pets owners, including seniors, will admit that their pet is their friend and they offer unconditional love and affection everyday.
9. Seniors take better care of themselves - Seniors that provide care for a pet tend to take better care of themselves.
10. Sense of security - A pet helps seniors feel that there is always someone there that they can trust and feel comfortable with.
Follow these links to view our Adoptable Dogs and Cats. Each animal has a profile that includes photos, a description of personality and age, and what the animal would prefer in a new home. You can search within the profiles for senior pets by changing the Age menu along the top of the page. If you are interested in adopting a particular pet, our Adoption Application can be submitted via email, faxed to us or brought with you when you come to visit.
We encourage seniors to rediscover the joy of owning a pet. If you, or someone you know, would like to find out more about adopting a senior pet, please contact us at tlhsny@hotmail.com or at (518)891-0017.
How to Help Us
We are a small, 501c3 non-profit, no-kill animal shelter and we rely on the generosity of the community. Your tax deductible donations are always needed to support our tasks of healing, caring, and finding forever homes for the homeless pets in our facility.
There are many ways you can help animals in need:
*Donate or make monthly a monthly pledge, either by mail or by stopping by at our shelter.
* Remember us in your will (Call 518-891-0017).
* Make a contribution in memory of, or in honor of a loved on or special pet.
* Sponsor a Shelter Pet! You can make a donation to help support the care of a particular dog or cat at our shelter. Your donation will help cover the cost of vaccinations, food and more!
* Donate your time by becoming a volunteer.
* Donate new (or used) blankets, sheets, collars, leashes, litterpans, dishes, and toys. Food is always welcome, as we have many mouths to feed. (we house cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and the occasional bird.)
If you would rather give us a gift certificate, click below to purchase an e-gift certificate at PetSmart and we can use it to purchase what we need online!
For more information on ways to help us, or if you are interested in volunteering, please call 518-891-0017, or send an email to: tlhsny@hotmail.com.
Donations can be sent to:
Tri-Lakes Humane Society
PO Box 1111
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Volunteering
If you have time to spare on a regular, or occasional basis, we can use your help! Any time or talent you have to offer is welcomed! The animals love having visitors, and enjoy the extra attention they receive from volunteers. If you are a dog person, you can help by taking dogs out for walks on our Doggie Trail, playing with them loose in one of our 2 play yards, or by helping us to groom and train them. If cats are more your style, then you can spend your time getting to know all of our feline friends and you can please them with lots of love and affection. We also accept help around the building with cleaning and organizing, as well as some office tasks. Please contact us for more information on volunteering. We always look forward to new people coming on board!