Welcome

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.

Shelter Hours
Tuesday – Friday 12:30 pm-5:30 pm
Saturdays 12:30 – 4:30
Closed on
Sunday & Monday
(except for special events) *We will be closed on Tuesday, December 26 to allow our staff more time to spend with their families for Christmas

Phone
Great River Rescue (218) 751-7910

Mail
Great River Rescue
1612 Carr Lake Rd SE
Bemidji, MN 56601

Email
Director: director@greatriverrescue.com
General information: info@greatriverrescue.com
Adoption information: adoptions@greatriverrescue.com
Intake questions and kennel coordinator: intake@greatriverrescue.com
Happy Tails (submit your adoption stories): happytails@greatriverrescue.com
Modsquad questions: modsquad@greatriverrescue.com

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Featured Pet

Victor

Hey there: My name is Victor and i came to Great River Rescue with my sister Victoria. I am a super sweet guy who wants nothing more than to snuggle with you and play. Yes, I am also handsome and i know this. I know this, because the humans keep telling me over and over and over again. I never get tired of hearing it though. If i sound like your type of guy, please don't hesitate to come and meet me today Love VictorVisit http://www.greatriverrescue.com/adoption-2/ to learn more about our adoption services.

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Great River Rescue

Great River Rescue houses approximately 70 homeless dogs and cats while a suitable forever home can be found. The shelter provides quality care the animals, spays and neuters all animals, and helps educate the public on pet care. The shelter is funded by community donations, and service fees.

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Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers. We couldn't do this lifesaving work without you. All of the animals send their gratitude as well.

In 2017 we had 139 volunteers contribute a total of 2,035 logged hours!

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Foster care providers are needed for baby kitties like these guys. Please call 751-7910 or email Kylie at intake@greatriverrescue.com if you can help. You can also fill out a foster home application if you haven't already: https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=bs0835&method=online_form_html&formid=22

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Great River Rescue13 hours ago

Diamond Knipsel is a volunteer judge for our art contest. An early convert to art, Diamond started practicing her eye for design early; a trait still exemplified in her
work. Diamond leans toward art that pairs unsuspecting images together, often featuring elements of the
natural world in a surreal way. Diamond describes her art as “an exploration of growth. Art, like life, is all
about the process, and not as much about the finished product.

Diamond is self-taught, though she has had a few mentors along the way. She took part in her first art
show at the age of 14 with pencil portraiture at the Jacques Art Center (Aitkin County, MN). This inspired her to explore more opportunities. Diamond found an audience with her pen and pencil illustrations and graphic design work during high school. Diamond began tutoring artists in 2012. In 2013
Diamond accepted an Artist in Residence position at at MacRostie Art Center (Grand Rapids, MN) where
she taught various groups. In late 2013 Diamond accepted a three month long Artist in Residence position
at Old Central School (Grand Rapids, MN). Diamond took her art on the road in the fall of 2014 when she
took an 8 month trip around the western half of the United States.

Diamond has spent much of her time working with adults with different abilities. While teaching at the
MacRostie Art Center Diamond worked with Itasca Life Options, which inspired to bring an art program
to DAC Bemidji. She received a grant to do so in 2016, and helped to facilitate a six month art program.

Diamond continues to paint today while also working as a freelance web designer. She holds a day job as
the Marketing Coordinator | Arts Program Coordinator at Headwaters Music & Arts (Bemidji, MN).
Diamond is currently building a home and studio in the Northwoods. She finds time to create whenever
she can.

Submissions for our contest are due by Saturday.

http://www.greatriverrescue.com/events/event/great-river-rescue-art-contest/

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Bella: Started program - 4/15/2018
Currently in program

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Sarah Stewart is another volunteer judge for our art contest. Sarah is a licensed K-12 art instructor. She has been teaching in Bemidji area schools for the past 4 years. Sarah has been a practicing artist her entire life and concentrates most of her work towards painting, drawing, and photography. In her spare time she enjoys being with her family, gardening, and creating art.

Art contest submissions are due at GRR by Saturday.

http://www.greatriverrescue.com/events/event/great-river-rescue-art-contest/