Resource Guarding
Resource Guarding Resource or food guarding is a potentially serious issue that can lead to serious injury, and significant consequences for your dog. It is important for every pet owner to learn about...
Author: Brandon Mustful
Procedural Update beginning September 15, 2020
Procedural Update Beginning September 15, 2020 Beginning September 15, 2020, clients wishing to visit shelter animals may book appointments through our Square online booking site. Previously, clients were required to submit an online adoption...
Dealing with Hyperactivity
Dealing with Hyperactivity Many of the dogs surrendered to our shelter come to us because of issues related to hyperactivity. A dog that can run 5 miles, and still want to play can...
Preparing Your Dog or Cat for a New Baby
Preparing Your Dog or Cat for a New Baby Bringing home a baby is both an exciting and stressful time for everyone in the home. A baby brings a lot of change to...
Pet Fixers Successful Thanks to Partners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PET FIXERS PROGRAM SAVING LIVES WITH HELP FROM PARTNERS Bemidji, August 23, 2020 – Great River Rescue assumed the Pet Fixers program amid difficult and confusing times. The program, which...
Going to the Dog Park
Going to the Dog Park The dog park can be a scary place to go for the first time for you and your dog. It can also be really fun and stress relieving!...
Dog to Dog Introductions
Dog to Dog Introductions Most potential dog adopters at Great River Rescue have other dogs at home. Therefore, we facilitate a lot of dog to dog introductions. These meetings can give a lot...
How to Stop Your Dog from Digging
How to Stop Your Dog from Digging Digging is a very common problem among shelter dogs. We see it all the time and end up filling in holes on at least a weekly...
Stray Animals Arriving at GRR
Notice Regarding Stray Animals Arriving at Great River Rescue It is the policy of Great River Rescue to hold stray animals at our facility until an owner has had at least 10 days to...
Traveling with Your Pets During COVID-19
Traveling with Your Pets During COVID-19 Guest post from Million Mile Secrets The global Coronavirus pandemic has affected the lives of everyone. We have all had to make adjustments to keep ourselves and our...
