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Humane Society of Otter Tail County

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Humane Society of Otter Tail County

To promote the humane treatment of all animals and responsible pet guardianship.
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Our Mission: To provide temporary shelter and care to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals for the purpose of placing every adoptable animal in a caring permanent home.

06/26/2024

Is this your dog? Neutered Adult Male
He was found this morning in rural Erhard/Dent off of County Rd. 24 and 2 miles West of County Rd 41.
If you recognize this dog please call the shelter at 218-739-3494

06/26/2024

Late night update😻😻
We must backtrack to this morning when we noticed Neapolitan was not thriving and were concerned she was too fragile for surgery. Dr Lynne called a couple hours after she was taken to the vet and it was noticed she had urinated some blood and after examination it was discovered she had a herniation. With this finding that was the new main concern over her leg. Dr Lynne was going to need to explore and make sure no internal organs or intestines were protruding thru and were compromised.
Unfortunately her concerns were proven to be true. Neapolitan suffered a herniation of her body wall most likely from the impact of getting hit by the car and ended up having her bladder and some of her intestines up through the it. Luckily she was able to repair it all and then moved on to amputating her leg. We got the call about 3:30p she was awake a ready to be picked up and was brought back to the shelter. Then another set back….due to her low body fat and fragile state her body temp dropped quickly and staff took action to supply a warming pad and actually utilized the nice outdoor temps to help warm her up. The Shelter Manger took her home to monitor for the night and she is looking really good this evening.
After a roller coaster of a day, we continue pain meds, provide a good quality diet, and let little miss do her healing. Once again THANK YOU for your donations to make this surgery happen for this little one. With the additional surgery to her abdomen all the funds plus some will be used towards her care.
Keep up the positive thoughts for this sweet kitten to make a full recovery in time.

06/24/2024

Is this your dog???
This big guy was brought in by AC today 6/24 after being found over by the Eagles on the Concord Bridge in Fergus after taking a swim. He is an intact male with an only a collar with no info, if he is yours please contact the shelter at 218-739-3494. Proof of Rabies and City License is required.

06/24/2024

Is this your puppy???
We know there are all kinds of reasons you cannot keep a pet and we know we have been full and have had to heavily manage our intake due to our capacity for both cats and dogs (we only have so much space to hold them). Dumping a puppy in our back kennels overnight with no bed, no food, no water, is not the way it should be done. Be responsible and wait until we are open. Come in and talk to us and let us know how we can help you. We can then learn what your animals name is, how old it is, what breed they are so we don’t have to guess.
Yes we ask for a donation towards their care because it’s expensive to care for the over 80 plus animals we currently have but everyone situation is unique and we will absolutely discuss your ability to potentially donate or not and it isn’t a reason to dump a pet.
If you have any info on who this male puppy belongs to please let us know. He was left out in the back sometime over night last night and we found him this morning. Call 218-739-3494 or PM us with any info

06/22/2024

Thank you all for your support over the last week. While we did not meet our goal, we are thrilled to have so many individual donors giving what they can. You raised $4,913.36 and it is being matched dollar for dollar for a total donation of 9,826.72!
Thank you so much! EVERY GIFT MATTERS

06/21/2024

🐾Attention potential volunteers🐾 We have emailed out links to sign up for an orientation to those of you who have turned in volunteer applications. If you have any questions or still need a link please call the shelter 218-739-3494.
We value our volunteers and some have been dedicating time for almost or over half their lives! Grace and Kamryn were only slightly embarrassed when asked to recreate a pic of them in 2017🥰 Thank you girls for your support!

06/21/2024

Thank you everyone!! You all are amazing!!
Our fundraising goal has been met for her leg surgery. Any left over funding will go towards her spay and her other vetting.

On Tuesday we had an adorable kitten brought in to the shelter who was found injured next to her deceased mother who had been hit by a car. Staff named this cutie pie Neapolitan and she is estimated to be about 8 weeks old. We took her to Companion Animal Hospital and had her examined and what we feared was revealed in a radiograph. Her left femur was broken and it’s bad enough that it is going to require amputation. We budget for basic medical needs but this is a major surgery that is going to be costly for us. The vet gave us a quote for $550 to cover surgery and all after care and they are able to fit her in on Tuesday next week. We are determined to help this little one but need your help. Can you donate and share Neapolitans story??

06/20/2024

We are getting into the summer spirit and ready for the Fourth of July 🇺🇸 Check out our new T-Shirts available for $20 at the shelter. Sizes adult small - 2xl.

06/20/2024

Meet Squishy aka Piggy 🐷 This little bundle of snorty pig noises came into us as a stray. Her owner contacted us with limited info but never came to reclaim her. We are told she is a Staffy Bull Terrier which is why her nose is so squished, she is no higher than a coke can, but full of energy!! She’s is estimated to be about 6 years old and is fully vetted. Her favorite toy is a BALL and she will go until you make her stop so she can breathe😂 Squishy has been pretty anxious in the shelter but is friendly to all adults she meets. She has been a little too interested in smaller kids so ages 12 plus is recommended. She walks best on a harness and loves being in the yard running around. Squishy keeps her kennel clean, knows sit and shake, and takes treats nicely. She gets pretty revved up with other dogs in the kennel environment so a meet and greet would be required. Her prey drive to cats is intense so we recommend no cats for everyone’s safety. If interested in meeting our favorite snorty pig Squishy then contact the shelter today or fill out an app on our website link below in the comments.

06/15/2024

5 day update. We have received $1,640.95 in donations since Monday. Thank you all so much for your support! Lets keep it going and hit that goal before June 20th. The doggies and kitties really appreciate it!🐱🐶

06/14/2024

Is this your dog?
Found just outside of Higgins Dog Park. Intact male Aussie mix was wearing a red collar and is not chipped. If he is your dog please contact the shelter at 218-739-3494.

06/13/2024

Owner reclaimed!!

“It’s 10pm….do you know where kids are??”
Well these two pups missed curfew last night and were brought in by FFPD from Grotto Park just about 3 am. If you have any info on who this male and female duo belong to please call the shelter at 218-739-3494. Proof of Rabies, City License and a visit to City Hall is required before release.

06/12/2024

29 dogs and puppies....59 cats and kittens currently in house or foster with requests for surrenders and strays coming in every few hours. We are working hard and trying our best to keep up.
We are in need of food for both dogs and cats as our shelves are depleting quickly with all these hungry mouths!
*Purina Dog Chow
*Purina Puppy Chow
*Purina Cat Chow
*Purina Kitten Chow
*Wet kitten food
*Clay Cat Litter
We have updated our Chewy Wish list and Walmart Charity List and will add them to the comments. Thank you for all your support!

Monetary donations can be made on our website as well

06/12/2024

Don't forget, all donations made between now and June 19th will be matched up to a max total of 10k. Can you help?

https://www.humanesocietyotc.org/donate

06/11/2024

We have lots of furry friends waiting to meet you!

06/10/2024

We had such a blast at Summerfest and participating in the parade. Here is a POV from the van as we drove through the parade route.

06/10/2024

Charlie came home safe!!!

Posting for a concerned pet owner. Have you seen Charlie? Went missing Saturday near the Broen Home and Adams Park in FF. He’s very scared of people he doesn’t know. Charlie is not at the shelter and is currently still MIA.

06/10/2024

10k in 10 days! Starting June 10th, all donations up to $10,000 will be matched. Every gift matters.

06/07/2024

❗️❗️Next Week❗️❗️
Don't miss this opportunity to get your pets vaccinated for Rabies it is required in city limits but you do not have to be a resident to have your pet attend this clinic. Share this post to spread the word!!

06/06/2024

Reclaimed!!!

Is this your dog?
Found just outside of the town of Clitherall on Erickson Road this morning. Female Pitty was not wearing a collar and is not chipped. If she is your dog please contact the shelter at 218-739-3494.

06/04/2024

We're so excited to share our story with you!

06/04/2024

Oh sweet, adventurous Luna; you are adorable.😍 This sweet girl stayed with us after escaping her fence and not being reclaimed. Luna is a Pitsky who has the energy of a husky and the cuddliness of a pitbull. She is still a puppy at 11 months old and loves to plays with toys but can chew so she will need plenty of hardy ones. Luna is house trained, knows how to sit, but is a known escape artist…she can scale most fences and also all of our kennels so she will need to be leash walked, out in a covered kennel, or never left unsupervised in a yard. She is the current Houdini of HSOTC so we watch her closely😂 Luna would love to have a family with another dog who will take them out on runs or camping and overall be active. If you would like to meet Luna stop in at the shelter today! Apply today on our website www.humanesocietyotc.org

06/03/2024

Check us out tomorrow morning on Valley News Live! We spoke with Tatum Miller about our mission, expansion, and the ever-growing need for your support. We're so excited to share our story with neighboring communities and hope you can tune in!

05/31/2024

Did you know that after fulfilling a 6 month commitment of dog enrichment volunteer work and management approval, you too can take a dog off-site? This could be for a hike, to expose the dog to the community in positive ways, or even a quick trip to Perks for a Pup Cup. Big thank you to volunteer Rachel for taking Odie and Rusty for a well deserved treat!

05/31/2024

School's out for summer which means there are things to look out for when it comes to the safety of your dogs in the summer. One thing also to watch out for and to use prevention for is ticks that can carry diseases like Lyme and Anaplasmosis.

05/30/2024

Well hello there Max!!! This stud muffin of a boy was surrendered to us after his owner could no longer care for him. Max is a 2.5 year old pitty who just wants to be a couch potato with his people. He was used to being a constant companion animal for a gentleman who spoiled him with love. Max knows several basic commands like sit, laydown, shake and also kennels well. He is a strong boy so does pull on the leash but can be walked with a harness. Max is not reactive to other dogs in the shelter but did live as an only pet in his last home and has never been around kids so a meet and greet with the whole family would be needed. He would be a good travel companion as well. If you would like to provide a home for Max apply online at www.humanesocietyotc.org

05/25/2024

HSOTC will be closed to the public on Memorial Day - Monday, May 27th to honor all who served.

05/23/2024

It has come to our attention there are individuals selling circus tickets and claiming the money will be donated to the Humane Society of Otter Tail County.
This is news to us and we are not affiliated with anyone selling circus or fair tickets.

05/23/2024

We are in desperate need of fosters for mommas with kittens and kittens. We are just getting started with kitten season and we need to have homes lined up so we can transition them in and out of the shelter quickly. All supplies are provided. Can you help?? Find out more info on the link below and then also fill out and application. Currently we just had a pregnant mom give birth last night so we need to find her placement asap.

www.humanesocietyotc.org/foster

Address

1933 W Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN
56537

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12187393494

Website

http://www.humanesocietyotc.org/

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Stop in starting today until they are gone $35 each!!

We have lots of furry friends waiting to meet you!

Parade Route - Summerfest

We had such a blast at Summerfest and participating in the parade. Here is a POV from the van as we drove through the parade route.

10k in 10 days! Starting June 10th, all donations up to $10,000 will be matched. Every gift matters.

We're so excited to share our story with you!

Spring Fundraiser Fun!!

Pancakes for Paws!

One year ago, the HSOTC kicked off a $2 million dollar capital campaign to expand the shelter, at its existing location, and we are thrilled to share that we have more than surpassed the halfway mark to our goal. We have donations/pledges to date of over $1.3 million but we cannot rest, as we still have a long way to go to reach our goal. With our list of corporate donors and grant opportunities getting smaller and smaller, we believe the next phase of fundraising will take A LOT OF PEOPLE GIVING A LITTLE. Never underestimate the value of your donation … when many people come together, great things happen. EVERY DONATION MATTERS and by helping share our mission with others, you are also making a difference. Visit the link below to learn more or to donate today!

Heart is loving this warm weather and turning into a water dog at her foster home. This sweet lab mix pup is still waiting to find her new family after coming in to us as a very young pup at the end of February. Heart has been living with other dogs both large and small as well as cats. She has typical puppy energy and will continue to need basic training as she grows. She is fully vetted and ready for adoption. If you are looking for an adorable yellow lab pup Heart is your girl! Since she is in foster we will need an appointment to meet her and a pre-approved app. www.humanesocietyotc.org/adopt

Happening Now!!! Come join us from 5-7 at the VFW for food, silent auction items, raffle prizes, and more!

When your dad is a husky and your mom is a lab/corgi you have a 50/50 chance of having short legs😂😂 Check out Socks, Smokey, Scooter, and Squirt on our website today!! #huskypuppy #shelterdogs #spayandneuter

Puppies puppies puppies….they are sure adorable but impossible to get pictures of😂 So we will go with a quick video so you get the general idea of their cuteness. We have quad black Lab/German Shepherd pups available for adoption!! They are just 3 months old and recently vetted and ready to find their new forever homes. Featured here are Mariah and Aretha!! They are working on potty training and basic puppy manners. They are typical pups for their breeds with higher energy and lead with their mouths so older children and plans for obedience would be beneficial for these ladies. If interested in meeting either of these pups or one of the other litter mates (they are all identically black) please visit the shelter or apply online at www.humanescoietyotc.org/adopt

Doggy Play Party!!

What a nice day for a little yard time!! We have Oliver and Chili out in one yard and Leia, Luke, Sassy, Chive, and Snow White in the other. Each of these dogs have their own personalities and some like each other and others are more dominant so we take the time to match them up so they can get some energy out! Stop on out to visit if you are looking for an adult dog to add to your family

Quick video of a few of our dogs in play group today!! It’s been a long winter and we are so happy to have the mud dried up a bit to use the yard🐶🐶🐶

Mother Nature just had to come back in to have the last word after taking a timeout for a short while🤣 But snow and mild temps actually makes for some big zoomies in the yard!! Gus is a beautiful Merle Catahula Leopard Dog who is looking for an active family of his own where he can walk, hike, and hang out. He has lived with other dogs and cats and has some basic commands down. He is kenneled trained and fully vetted. If you would be interested in meeting Gus click the link below to see more pictures and to fill out an application.

Santa’s little helpers @Namaste Hot

Meet our brand new arrivals!! A very quick and not high budget video🤪 watch for these puppers on our website or get pre-approved. www.humanesocietyotc.org/adopt