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Crossroads Animal Shelter & Community Veterinary Clinic

Crossroads Animal Shelter & Community Veterinary Clinic
We are a non-profit dedicated to the safety, care and wellness of homeless animals.
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Our clinic is open to all seeking affordable, quality and compassionate medical services for their beloved pet. Clinic Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9-4:30
[email protected]
763-684-1234x3

Shelter Hours :
Thursday-Friday 3-7PM
Saturday-Sunday 12-5pm
763-684-1234x1
[email protected]

Visit crossroadsshelter.org for more information

Our Mission
To create a humane culture for com

panion animals by partnering with people to promote animal wellness, by providing access to affordable care, adoptions, surrenders, and striving to be progressive, responsible leaders in the animal welfare community.

02/13/2025

We have some adorable little ones and a few extra special, deserving felines this week available pre-select while they wait out their abandoned/stray hold all looking for loving homes.

As always, if you're considering adding a new family member, we'd love to meet you! And if you just need a snuggle or two after a long week, that’s perfectly okay too.

If adoption isn’t an option for you right now, we completely understand. However, if you could please share this post, it would mean the world to us. The more people we reach, the more we can spread the word about our mission and provide the essential services animals need.

Thank you for your support
Adoption lobby hours
Thursday -Friday 3-7 pm
Saturday - Sunday 12-5 pm

02/12/2025

This school year, Crossroads has embarked on an exciting partnership with Terra Nova School, a 6-12 charter school here in Buffalo. The school’s motto, "Out of the Classroom, Into the World," aligns perfectly with the hands-on experiences offered through this collaboration. Every month, a select group of Terra Nova students visit the shelter twice to engage in enriching activities that provide them with a deeper understanding of animal care and the vital role Crossroads plays in the community.

During these visits, students are introduced to the range of services Crossroads provides, and they assist our dedicated staff with various tasks, including animal care, observing surgeries, and learning about dog and cat behavior. This immersive learning experience allows them to witness firsthand the important work done at the shelter, while also gaining practical knowledge they can apply in their own lives.

On this particular visit the students took part in an incredibly calming and soothing activity: reading to the dogs. It may sound simple, but the impact was profound. In a kennel filled with energetic dogs, the peaceful atmosphere that settled in as the students read aloud was palpable. The dogs, some of whom are often anxious, responded to the sound of human voices with a quiet serenity, and for a moment, the noise of the shelter was replaced by the calming presence of these young readers.

This simple, yet powerful interaction illustrates how small actions can have a big impact, not just for the dogs but for the students as well. It’s a reminder of the power of compassion, patience, and connection, and how moments like these enrich the lives of everyone involved.

We look forward to continuing this meaningful partnership with Terra Nova and hope that the students grow and learn from their experiences here at Crossroads.

02/10/2025

Mornings like these are always difficult for our staff. This past Friday at 7:15 am this is what one of our staff members arrived to find. It’s natural to feel anger when we hear about situations where animals are abandoned—left on the side of the road, exposed to the harsh, cold winds and below-zero wind chills, not knowing how long it would be before anyone could come to their aid. It’s hard not to let that anger take over.

But today, we won’t.

While Crossroads did not have the immediate housing capacity for these felines, thanks to the incredible response from our volunteers and staff, we’ve been able to make it work. These cats are now warm, fed, and on their way to finding loving homes.

Crossroads offers so many options that make situations like this unnecessary. We have a Community Veterinary Clinic that provides affordable spay, neuter, and wellness care. Our Shelter Shelf offers food assistance for both cats and dogs. And we have a surrender program—it’s an appointment-based intake system due to our capacity, but we will help you with supplies to care for your pet until we have room.

Please visit crossroadsshelter.org for more information on our veterinary clinic services and shelter programs. If you have questions, feel free to reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]

02/09/2025

Shelter dogs share their Super Bowl predictions…

02/05/2025

Happy Wednesday to all of our Crossroads Friends! 🌟

Here’s a sneak peek of the adorable cuties we have on deck for you this adoption week! 🐾 Last week, thanks to your shares, we were able to help 11 animals find their forever homes. 🙌

If you're unable to adopt, please consider sharing this post. Spreading the word helps us continue our mission and find more animals the love they deserve. ❤️

Look at these sweet faces! They’re all ready to give and receive love. Whether you’re thinking about adoption or just need a good snuggle to brighten your week, we’d love for you to stop in and visit. 🐶🐱💕

Thank you for being part of the Crossroads family!

02/01/2025

Staff Pick of the Week: Meet Zots!

This week’s Staff Pick is a little ball of fun and affection—meet Zots, our 3-year-old, goofy, and lovable boy! Zots is all about fun, whether he’s snuggling up for some extra attention or playing around with his best buddy, Buddy. He's a curious and playful feline with a personality that's sure to win your heart.

Zots may be small, but he’s got a big heart and is always ready to show off his quirky side. He currently resides in our cozy colony room, hanging out with other adult felines, and he’s made some strong friendships—especially with Buddy, who’s his constant companion.

Zots is looking for a home where he can share his love and humor with someone who appreciates his quirky nature. Could it be you? Come meet him and see if he’s the purrfect match for your family.

Why Zots?

He has tons of character!
He’s a social butterfly and gets along with other cats, especially his buddy, Buddy.
He’s a total lover who’ll shower you with affection.
Come down to meet Zots today—he might just be the fun, loving companion you’ve been looking for!
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01/30/2025

One of These Things is Not Like the Other: Meet Your New Furry Friend!

Happy Wednesday, everyone! 🌟 As we get ready for the shelter to officially open this week, we can’t help but share some of the cuties waiting to find their new homes. If you’re looking for a loving companion, now’s the perfect time to come by and meet our amazing animals!

From playful orange tabby kittens to a variety of other sweet pets, there’s something for everyone here at Crossroads Animal Shelter. These little guys are ready to give all the snuggles and love you could ever want, so if you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, don’t wait too long—these cuties won’t last long!

Check out our full list of adoptable pets on our website at crossroadsshelter.org to meet them all. Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to stop by and say hello, we’d love to see you!

See you soon, and remember—adopting is the best way to make a difference. 💕🐾

Adoption lobby hours
Thursday & Friday 3-7pm
Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm

01/26/2025

Meet Clove! Your New Best Friend Awaits!

This 1-year-old heartthrob is 100% handsome and 110% lovebug! Clove is an affectionate, smart, and eager-to-please pup who thrives on human interaction. His treat motivation makes him a dream to train, and he’s ready to learn everything you want to teach him!

Clove is searching for a dedicated person to help him reach his full potential and make him a part of their daily life. In return, he promises loyalty, cuddles, and endless tail wags!

He’s sterilized, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations, so he’s all set to go home with you!

Come meet Clove during our open hours—no appointment needed!
🐾 Thursday & Friday: 3-7 PM
🐾 Saturday & Sunday: 12-5 PM

Could Clove be your perfect match? Stop by and find out!

We are also on TikTok be sure to follow us if you haven't already!

01/24/2025

Staff pick of the week
Meet Dolly, Dolly is a cattle dog mix and she is a true doll. Dolly is just about a year old and is an absolute lover. Dolly has been with us here for about 4 months now and we are a little puzzled as to why. She is good with other dogs, and she LOVES children and everyone she meets.

We are working hard to find Dolly a home, she is overlooked because she is not a puppy and we hear comments that people think she may be a Pittbul mix.

Next to Dolly is a training tool that we've used in-house to challenge bias. What we believe to be true frequently is not. We are conditioned to see a body type, the shape of an ear, or the roundness of a head and make an assumption.

This is a very common bias and it keeps ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL dogs like Dolly in shelters all over the country.

If you would like to meet Dolly please come in and visit. she is eligible for our foster-to-adopt program as well. Email [email protected] for more information on this program.

This is a very common bias and keeps ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL dogs like Dolly in shelters nationwide.

01/23/2025

This is going to be a fun adoption weekend at Crossroads! 😊 These Chichi puppies🐶🐶 are absolutely adorable, along with a Jack Russell mix, a Beagle mix, a Terrier mix puppy and several wonderful medium breed adult dogs, cats, and many kittens🐱 available, it’s a perfect chance for people to find their new best friend. 🐾🐾🐾🥰

The Adoption Lobby opens tomorrow (Thursday 1/23) at 3:00pm Please visit crossroadsshelter.org to see all pets available for adoption.

Adoption lobby hours
Thursday & Friday 3-7pm
Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm

01/17/2025

Meet Layla: Crossroads Animal Shelter's Highlight of the Week!

Layla came to us last August, found abandoned on the side of the road with her puppy (who has since been adopted). She was underweight, dehydrated, and covered in ticks. After testing positive for heartworm, Layla was placed in foster care where she received the treatment she needed.

After a successful heartworm treatment, Layla is now at the tail end of her recovery and ready for a loving forever home! If you’re looking for a resilient, sweet dog who deserves a second chance, Layla might just be the one for you.

Read more about Layla on our website crossroadsshelter.org

If you would like to meet Layla please email [email protected] to make an appointment she is currently in foster and would love to meet you.

01/15/2025

🌟 Happy Wednesday! 🌟

We are gearing up for an exciting Adoption Weekend and we can't wait to help these amazing pets find their forever homes! 🐾💖

Meet just a few of the wonderful animals waiting for a family to love them. 🐶🐱 Whether you're looking for a playful pup or a cuddly cat, we have so many great companions ready to bring joy to your life.

📅 Join us this weekend to meet your new best friend!

For more information, adoption details, and to see all the pets currently available, please visit our website:

crossroadsshelter.org

Let’s make this weekend a memorable one by giving these pets the homes they deserve! 🏡

01/05/2025

We are thrilled with the success of our Giving Tree this year! Each time our staff members moved things out from under the tree it filled back up very fast. If you or someone you know donated to this campaign, thank you! The animals appreciate your generosity, and so do the humans.

01/05/2025

Foster Love, Change Lives - Foster Homes Needed

As we all recover from the holiday season and look ahead to a new year, many of us think about how we can make a difference. One often overlooked yet incredibly impactful opportunity is fostering animals in need.

Fostering is a less permanent commitment than adoption, but it still allows you to make a huge difference in the lives of dogs and cats searching for their permanent homes. By opening your home to an animal in need, you provide them with the safe, loving environment they need to heal, grow, or receive extra care while they wait for their adopting families. It's also a great opportunity for individuals or families who aren’t currently ready to adopt but still want the experience of having a pet in their lives.

When you foster, you help animals build trust, regain confidence, and adapt to living in a home environment. You'll also help them become more socialized, which greatly improves their chances of finding a permanent home. It's a truly rewarding experience, knowing that you've played a key role in their journey to a better life.

Crossroads provides all necessary supplies including food any needed medical care, you supply the home, time & love.

If you and your family are interested in helping animals in need, consider fostering in the new year. Go to our website crossroadsshelter.org to sign up.

Thank you for considering making a difference in the life of a rescue animal. Wishing you a new year filled with kindness and compassion!

12/28/2024

So many WONDERFUL pets awaiting loving homes. Stop in and find a perfect companion today. We're open today until 5:00 and tomorrow 12/29 12:00-5:00 pm

12/20/2024

Our giving tree is looking beautiful and several generous donors have taken tags and brought back some lovely new items for the animals in shelter! There are still many more tags on the tree! Stop by this weekend to see our available animals and consider supporting our giving tree this holiday season. 🎄🎁

12/18/2024

🎶There's no place like home for the holidays! And that's what we want for all of the animals in our care -- especially this time of year. In the spirit of the holidays, this weekend we will be offering a temporary reduction of adoption fees for all animals in shelter. Please like and share to spread the word and some holiday cheer!

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2800 10th Street
Buffalo, MN
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https://www.crossroadsshelter.org/

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Be Our Valentine! ❤️🐾 These amazing pets are still searching for their forever families—what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by bringing home a new best friend? We’re open for adoptions! 📅 Adoption Hours: 🐶 Thursday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM 🐱 Friday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM 🐾 Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 💖 Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Come meet your perfect match! No appointment needed for most pets. #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adopt #crossroadsanimalshelter #ilovedogs #shelterdogsrule #valentinesday

Cold morning 2025

Mornings like these are always difficult for our staff. This past Friday at 7:15 am this is what one of our staff members arrived to find. It’s natural to feel anger when we hear about situations where animals are abandoned—left on the side of the road, exposed to the harsh, cold winds and below-zero wind chills, not knowing how long it would be before anyone could come to their aid. It’s hard not to let that anger take over. But today, we won’t. While Crossroads did not have the immediate housing capacity for these felines, thanks to the incredible response from our volunteers and staff, we’ve been able to make it work. These cats are now warm, fed, and on their way to finding loving homes. Crossroads offers so many options that make situations like this unnecessary. We have a Community Veterinary Clinic that provides affordable spay, neuter, and wellness care. Our Shelter Shelf offers food assistance for both cats and dogs. And we have a surrender program—it’s an appointment-based intake system due to our capacity, but we will help you with supplies to care for your pet until we have room. Please visit crossroadsshelter.org for more information on our veterinary clinic services and shelter programs. If you have questions, feel free to reach out at [email protected] or [email protected] #sheltercatsrule #crossroadsanimalshelter #adoptdontshop #adopt #adoptashelterpet #animalovers #sheltercats

Shelter dogs share their Super Bowl predictions… #Superbowl #shelterdogs #adopt #foreverhomeneeded #dogsoftiktok #prediction #Chiefs #Eagles

🚨 Meet ECHO! 🚨 This STUNNING 8-month-old German Shepherd is looking for her perfect match! 💛 She’s incredibly smart, VERY treat-motivated, and walks beautifully on a leash. Echo needs a strong, experienced handler who understands the energy and intelligence of shepherds. She’d thrive in a home with kids 10 and older and a family ready to train, engage, and love her! 🏡🐾 Come meet Echo at Crossroads Animal Shelter & Community Veterinary Clinic during open hours: 📅 Thursday & Friday: 3-7 PM 📅 Saturday & Sunday: 12-5 PM (No appointment needed!) Let’s find Echo the home she deserves! 💕 #AdoptEcho #GermanShepherd #RescueDog #AdoptDontShop

Meet Clove 🐾

Meet Clove! Your New Best Friend Awaits! This 1-year-old heartthrob is 100% handsome and 110% lovebug! Clove is an affectionate, smart, and eager-to-please pup who thrives on human interaction. His treat motivation makes him a dream to train, and he’s ready to learn everything you want to teach him! Clove is searching for a dedicated person to help him reach his full potential and make him a part of their daily life. In return, he promises loyalty, cuddles, and endless tail wags! He’s sterilized, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations, so he’s all set to go home with you! Come meet Clove during our open hours—no appointment needed! 🐾 Thursday & Friday: 3-7 PM 🐾 Saturday & Sunday: 12-5 PM Could Clove be your perfect match? Stop by and find out! We are also on TikTok be sure to follow us if you haven't already! @crossroadsanimalshelter

Our amazing team does great work every day, and we are so lucky to have them! From daily care to vet work and everything in between, our team members strive to be the best in all that they do. Meet some of the wonderful people who drive our success each day. #GivetotheMax

Help support our beautiful felines! givemn.org/organization/crossroadsanimalshelter

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