Great River Rescue

Great River Rescue Great River Rescue is a companion animal shelter and low-cost spay/neuter program in Bemidji, MN.

Great River Rescue houses adoptable dogs and cats until 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.

Today is Giving Hearts day!💗Giving Hearts day is a time that encourages people to donate to organizations that they love...
02/13/2025

Today is Giving Hearts day!💗
Giving Hearts day is a time that encourages people to donate to organizations that they love. If you’re looking for a good place to donate today, consider our rescue. We take pride in going above and beyond for every animal that comes into our care. At our organization, these fur babies are more than just pets, they’re our family, and each and every one of them hold special places in our hearts❤️

If you would like to donate for us to be able to continue caring for the fur babies in our area, please go here: https://greatriverrescue.kindful.com Thank you🐶🐱❤️

Seriously…everyone needs a dog like Chuck in their life!❤️Chuck is a 4 year old male who is the goofiest, cuddliest, mos...
02/13/2025

Seriously…everyone needs a dog like Chuck in their life!❤️

Chuck is a 4 year old male who is the goofiest, cuddliest, most playful and loving dog someone could ever ask for! He absolutely adores other dogs, so much that we require his forever home to have a canine friend for him (they help him come out of his shell)🐶 He is also wonderful with cats! Chuck has a hard time being in new places, and needs a home willing to be patient with him as he adjusts. Small, loud children are probably not best for him. He’s pretty indifferent to meeting new people, but once he’s around someone enough he’s a huge love bug!💗

Being in our care for about 3 months now, Chuck is showing signs of kennel stress. Staff and volunteers love up on Chuck all of the time, but nothing beats the kind of love he would receive in a home. Will you help us find this perfect boy a home?🐶❤️

To make an appointment to meet Chuck, go to our website or send us a Facebook message.

Learn more or schedule an appointment to meet them on our website!
02/12/2025

Learn more or schedule an appointment to meet them on our website!

Do you recognize us? These two male dogs were brought to us by the Bemidji City Pound, after being in their care since F...
02/11/2025

Do you recognize us? These two male dogs were brought to us by the Bemidji City Pound, after being in their care since February 2nd. The brown pup is a male and was found near the 900 Block of 12th St NW. The yellow pup is also a male and was found near the 700 Block of MN Ave NW. They will be on a stray hold until 2/18 and will then be available for adoption.

💖 Will you be their Valentine? 💖These furry friends (plus others who didn’t get their photo taken) are eagerly waiting f...
02/10/2025

💖 Will you be their Valentine? 💖

These furry friends (plus others who didn’t get their photo taken) are eagerly waiting for someone to welcome them into their homes! They are all such wonderful pets and are all adored by staff and volunteers. Will you say “yes” to being their one true love and come adopt them?💗

Learn more or schedule an appointment to meet them on our website!

Meet our dog and cat of the week, CupCup🐶 and Pete🐱!CupCup is a neutered 3 year old male, about 80lbs. He can come off a...
02/10/2025

Meet our dog and cat of the week, CupCup🐶 and Pete🐱!

CupCup is a neutered 3 year old male, about 80lbs. He can come off a little shy at first at times, but is otherwise an extremely loving and playful pup! CupCup loves to be outside, playing with toys, getting snuggles, and treats. He does very well with dogs that are the same size or smaller than him.

Pete is rather new to our shelter, but we’re obsessed with him already! This big boy weighs about 13lbs and loves to chat all about his day. Pete loves to snuggle and nap with people, loves to be held like a baby, and has done well with other cats.

Learn more or schedule an appointment to meet them on our website!

PeteAdult male (about 3 years old)Very sweet, cuddly boy! Adores being held like a baby. He’s a perfect kitty companion!...
02/08/2025

Pete
Adult male (about 3 years old)
Very sweet, cuddly boy! Adores being held like a baby. He’s a perfect kitty companion!

Learn more or schedule an appointment to meet him on our website.

Don’t spend Valentine’s Day alone…come adopt a furry friend! There’s no love like the love of a four legged companion💖
02/08/2025

Don’t spend Valentine’s Day alone…come adopt a furry friend! There’s no love like the love of a four legged companion💖

Sloth and Iris found their forever homes today!! Thank you for adopting!❤️
02/08/2025

Sloth and Iris found their forever homes today!! Thank you for adopting!❤️

Meet Tinsel😍This beautiful 6 month old female kitten has been in our care since Christmas, and we don’t know why! Tinsel...
02/07/2025

Meet Tinsel😍
This beautiful 6 month old female kitten has been in our care since Christmas, and we don’t know why! Tinsel is a velcro cat, and loves to be around people (especially up on your shoulder). She’s a huge snuggle bug, even with her feline friends, loves to play with toys, watch out the window, and loves a good nap. Tinsel would be a wonderful fit for any home!

Learn more and schedule an appointment to meet Tinsel on our website

Woohoo!! Panda and Adella found their forever homes today, thank you so much for adding these wonderful fur babies to yo...
02/05/2025

Woohoo!! Panda and Adella found their forever homes today, thank you so much for adding these wonderful fur babies to your families🥰

🚨SHE HAS BEEN FOUND!🚨  She is home, she is safe, she is unharmed.  Thank you, everyone, for sharing and watching out for...
02/05/2025

🚨SHE HAS BEEN FOUND!🚨 She is home, she is safe, she is unharmed. Thank you, everyone, for sharing and watching out for her.

Please keep your eyes out for Baby Girl around Lakewood Dr, and please call 218-368-2790 or 218-368-6315 with any sightings or if you have her! She is fearful and shy, so do not chase. She may come to another dog, as she likes their company.

Baby Girl and Edmund Fitzgerald found their forever homes today!! Thank you for adopting!🥰
02/05/2025

Baby Girl and Edmund Fitzgerald found their forever homes today!! Thank you for adopting!🥰

Meet our dog and cat of the week, Patty🐶 and Crow🐱!Patty is a 9 year old spayed female. Even though she’s a senior, she’...
02/03/2025

Meet our dog and cat of the week, Patty🐶 and Crow🐱!

Patty is a 9 year old spayed female. Even though she’s a senior, she’s very happy-go-lucky and loves everyone she meets! Patty has done very well with other dogs, we’re unsure how she is with cats. This beautiful girl would do fantastic in just about any home!

Crow is a spayed adult female looking for a special home with no other animals, no kids, and someone who understands her behavior. She’s a sweet girl at times and loves to be pet, play with interactive toys, and talk. However, she reaches her threshold VERY quickly, which results in a bite. She needs a home that can help get her pent up energy out. We are also searching for a foster for Crow!

Learn more or schedule an appointment to meet them on our website!

Meet Mickey!Mickey is the equivalent of a dog in a cats body, and is a super talkative boy! He would love a home where h...
02/02/2025

Meet Mickey!
Mickey is the equivalent of a dog in a cats body, and is a super talkative boy! He would love a home where his family would love to hear him talk all about his day. Mickey likes to snuggle, play, cuddle with his other feline friends, and window watch. He’s been introduced to a large dog here and did fine, just didn’t like the dog in his space, and does not like dogs who are too hyper. Also, who wouldn’t want a cat who likes to be dressed up??😍 Mickey’s been at the shelter for quite some time, let’s find him a home!🥰

Rebel and Mittens found their purrfect homes today! Thank you for adopting!
02/02/2025

Rebel and Mittens found their purrfect homes today! Thank you for adopting!

Address

1612 Carr Lake Road SE
Bemidji, MN
56601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Friday 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12187517910

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Who we are, what we do.

Great River Rescue is a companion animal shelter that saves, cares for, and finds homes for over 400 dogs and cats each year. We provide quality care the animals, spay and neuter all animals prior to adoption, and help educate the public on responsible pet care. We also offer volunteer opportunities to the public in a variety of capacities. The organization is funded by community donations and service fees. Learn more at www.greatriverrescue.com.