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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Photos of our Shelter

Featured Pet

Darby

Well Hello There: I am Darby and I am quite distinguished and very handsome older gentleman searching for a home that I can live out the rest of my years in peace and harmony. If you are looking for an easy going character who wants to relax in your lap then look no further. Come and meet me today Love DarbyVisit http://www.greatriverrescue.com/adoption-2/ to learn more about our adoption services.

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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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Looking for a project to benefit the shelter pets? Try making some curtailments for the cats.

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Resources – Koret Shelter Medicine Program

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Sleep with your pet: Is it a good or bad idea? Read our blog post - http://www.greatriverrescue.com/sleep-pet-good-bad-idea/

Sleep with your Pet: Is it a Good or Bad Idea? - Great River Rescue

Sleep with Your Pet: Is It a Good or Bad Idea? by Ellie Porter Managing Editor | sleephelp.org For many people, their pets are an indispensable part of their lives. A 2008 survey found that...

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UPDATE: After waiting 86 days, Rick and Morty left for their loving forever homes today. They were in a colony with two other cats named Obi Wan and Wookie. Rick went home with Wookie and Morty went home with Obi Wan. Although they did not get their forever home together, they still each left with a buddy. Thank you to all who shared and tagged their friends!!! We wish them a long, happy and healthy life together
Rick and Morty are still here awaiting their loving forever homes. They have been with us since June 26. They have essentially grown up here.
Below are photos and bio's on them. Please stop in and meet them today!!!
Hello there, I’m Rick! My brother Morty and I grew up here at Great River Rescue, we’ve been here for almost three months and we are eager and ready for our forever homes. We’re used to all sorts of people and we love to cuddle and play (I’m pretty good at catching that red dot, not to brag or anything). Please come and take us home!
Hello there, I’m Morty. My brother Rick and I grew up here at Great River Rescue, we’ve been here for almost three months and we are eager and ready for our forever homes. We’re used to all sorts of people and we love to cuddle and play (Don’t tell my brother, but I’m way better at red dot catching than he is). Please come and take us home!

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Great River Rescue4 days ago

Happy Tails Tuesday -

I adopted Benjie on August 28th, 2018. He is delightful!

Benjie loves to be outside in the fenced in backyard. He is in charge of being on chipmunk patrol and is a very fast runner trying to chase them out of the yard. He likes sitting on the deck and looking over the yard and street.

Benjie enjoys our daily walks in the neighborhood and gets excited when he sees his leash in my hands.

Benjie likes to play with stuffed toys and looks so cute carrying them around the house. He loves to snuggle, tummy rubs, treats, car rides and looking out the windows. His tail never stops wagging!

Benjie is a wonderful dog and I am so lucky to have found him.

A big thank you to Great River Rescue for all that you do!

Share your happy "tails" at happytails@greatriverrescue.com

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A Big Thank you to Avery. Avery made a generous donation to Great River Rescue in honor of her Birthday. Your donation will help us save more lives. Happy Birthday Avery.