Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals
Mission: Mission: Great River Rescue is committed to serving the best interest of the animals we strive to protect. Vision: Great River Rescue is dedicated to operating an animal shelter for the purpose of finding a quality forever home for each animal we serve, encouraging a community of responsible companion animal guardians, eliminating the community’s need to euthanize dogs and cats as a means of population control, and promoting a society where companion animals become more valued.
Results: We are proud to be one of the few “No – Kill” shelters in the United States. The “No – Kill” policy ensures that we do not euthanize animals on a routine basis in order to make room for other animals. Animals are euthanized only when they are considered unadoptable. Animals are considered unadoptable when the animal exhibits aggressive or biting behavior, health issues involve animal suffering, or when the cost to maintain health would interfere with the organization’s ability to help more animals. Since inception in 1977, Great River Rescue has helped over 10,000 animals with a second chance at life. We are very proud of these and other efforts which have made our dream a reality and now allows us to provide even greater quality service for more than 300 animals per year.
Target demographics: Companion animals and the people who love them.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 350 animals find new homes.
Geographic areas served: Companion Animal Welfare
Programs: We take in, care for, and find permanent homes for companion dogs and cats. We spay/neuter every pet prior to adoption and make sure they get all vet recommended vaccines and preventive care treatments. We also offer volunteer opportunities to the community and educate the public about responsible pet care.
Mission: Mission: Great River Rescue is committed to serving the best interest of the animals we strive to protect. Vision: Great River Rescue is dedicated to operating an animal shelter for the purpose of finding a quality forever home for each animal we serve, encouraging a community of responsible companion animal guardians, eliminating the community’s need to euthanize dogs and cats as a means of population control, and promoting a society where companion animals become more valued.
Results: We are proud to be one of the few “No – Kill” shelters in the United States. The “No – Kill” policy ensures that we do not euthanize animals on a routine basis in order to make room for other animals. Animals are euthanized only when they are considered unadoptable. Animals are considered unadoptable when the animal exhibits aggressive or biting behavior, health issues involve animal suffering, or when the cost to maintain health would interfere with the organization’s ability to help more animals. Since inception in 1977, Great River Rescue has helped over 10,000 animals with a second chance at life. We are very proud of these and other efforts which have made our dream a reality and now allows us to provide even greater quality service for more than 300 animals per year.
Target demographics: Companion animals and the people who love them.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 350 animals find new homes.
Geographic areas served: Companion Animal Welfare
Programs: We take in, care for, and find permanent homes for companion dogs and cats. We spay/neuter every pet prior to adoption and make sure they get all vet recommended vaccines and preventive care treatments. We also offer volunteer opportunities to the community and educate the public about responsible pet care.
1612 Carr Lake Rd SE, Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-7910
Animals
Bemidji
