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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 – Saturday
12:30 pm-5:30 pm
Closed on
Sunday & Monday
(except for special events)

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

Plumette

DOB approx 3/23/16 Hello there, I'm Plumette! In case you haven't noticed ... and how could you not ... I am STUNNING! But that's not all. I'm also very sweet and cuddly. I am a bit of a special needs lady, though. My insides don't work as well as they should and I just had to have emergency surgery for on 9-8-17 because of it. My intestines don't like to "move things along" very well, so I may need to be on a special food and medication to maintain motility. As with most longhaired beauties, I may need a bit of help keeping the tangles out of my glorious coat. I have lived with a lot of cats, so I'll likely be good with any cat who is peaceful with me. I've never been around dogs, though, and probably not young kids, either; so a quiet, adult, dog-free home would probably be best for me. I'm sensitive to changes in my life, and I've had some biggies. If I don't warm up to you immediately, please know that in my heart I truly want to love you, and I WILL LOVE YOU. I just may need some time to feel comfortable with you and the new home you offer me. In fact, if you would consider adopting my previous housemate (and probable relative), Ambient, and me together, she and I could help each other feel comfortable in your home more quickly! Just think of it ... twice the love and twice the beauty at the incredible bargain price of just $9 each! Of course, if you only have room for me, that would be OK, too. Could you be the loving, understanding friend I've been waiting for? Visit http://www.greatriverrescue.com/adoption-2/ to learn more about adopting me.Visit 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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“She’s laughing at me behind my back again, isn’t she... 😒”

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Miss Kitty was just adopted! It took 7 months but she found someone who could see what a wonderful companion she can be. Enjoy your new home MK.

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Our 2018 Calendars are now available for sale. Pick one up for you and more for family and friends as gifts. They are $20 each and can be purchased at Great River Rescue, Lucky Dogs, Animal Care Clinic Bemidji, Pet Zone, Bemidji Minnesota, Bemidji Dental Clinic, Morell's Chippewa Trading Post, and Spinal Health Professionals.

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Photos from the Fall Harvest Dinner. It was a great night!

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Happy Tails Tuesday - Share your happy tails to "happytails@greatriverrescue.com"

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This year's Fall Harvest Dinner raised just over $9,000 for the shelter! Many thanks to our sponsors Paul Bunyan Communications and Team Industries. Thanks to our food donors Raphaels Bakery & Cafe, Marketplace Foods and Lueken's Village Foods. Many thanks to all of our auction contributors. Thank you to the Bemidji Eagles Aerie #351 for use of their space. Thank you to the Citizens Patrol for the awesome donation. Thank you to the The Acoust Hicks for the great entertainment. Thank you to all of our awesome volunteers including the Babe City Rollers! And thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it a success.

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Great River Rescue is eating listening to music at Bemidji Eagles Aerie #351.5 days ago

The party is still going at the Bemidji Eagles Aerie 351. Come rock out with The Acoust Hicks

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Ruthie is the perfect rainy day snuggle buddy. ❤️

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Great River Rescue added 28 new photos — with Vicki Morganson Brandsted at Bemidji Eagles Aerie #351.6 days ago

Photos from our annual Fall Harvest Dinner Fundraiser on October 14, 2017.

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Great River Rescue shared YPN Bemidji's post.7 days ago

Proud to be part of this entrepreneurial and driven group of professionals. Thank you #YPNBemidji for all you do in this community.

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Great River Rescue1 week ago

It took about 2 months, but Willie found his new home yesterday. He was a great dog to have around, but we're happy he's found a forever home.

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Charlie: Started program - 10/11/2017
Currently in the program

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Great River Rescue1 week ago

Did you know that the Animal Care Clinic Bemidji does hundreds of spay/neuter surgeries along with many other veterinary procedures for our shelter pets? We are so grateful to have them as our partner.

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Great River Rescue1 week ago

Our Fall Harvest Dinner is only a few days away! We are still in need of volunteers to help serve our guests at the dinner. We are looking for help from 4:30 to 7:30 pm on Saturday night at the Bemidji Eagles Club. Please consider signing up for this important fundraising event if you are available. Just follow the link below. Thank you!

https://www.givegab.com/nonprofits/great-river-rescue/opportunities/fall-harvest-dinner-2017

Fall Harvest Dinner 2017 for Great River Rescue

Looking for a new volunteering opportunity? Check out Fall Harvest Dinner 2017 on GiveGab!

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Great River Rescue shared a post.1 week ago

Happy Tails Tuesday -

It looks like Star and Orbit are happy and comfortable in their new forever home. Thank you for adopting them.

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

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