Humane Society of Otter Tail County

02/15/2025

HSOTC will be closed to the public on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents Day. We will reopen Tuesday at 10am.

02/13/2025

While not an official Giving Hearts participant, we here at HSOTC would like to remind everyone that you can give directly by visiting us at https://www.humanesocietyotc.org/donate. You can also get your heart stolen by several of our adoptable pups and kitties. Wednesday and Freya would love to meet you for a drink. Must be okay with the drink being from a bowl on the floor. ❤️🥂

02/12/2025

✨New Year New Life✨
Miss Kylee came in as one of several kittens that were born to feral mommas and were taken in to hopefully find them a better life than living outside. Out of approx 15 kittens we still have 3 that took extra time to socialize in foster homes including Kylee. She came to the shelter August 6, 2024. Her foster fell in love with her and said that she eventually became very outgoing and comfortable in their home and was super loving as long as you were patient. Kylee has only ever lived with other cats and is pretty scared of dogs of any size. She also has not been around children but older kids would likely be preferred so that she doesn't get overwhelmed. She loves lounging in the window and playing with toys. Kylee is now 8 months and is currently back at the shelter where she has been fully vetted and is waiting to meet her new family. As one of our longest stays her adoption fee is reduced and we are determined to find her the right fit. If you are interested in adoption please visit the website to apply or stop into the shelter for a visit. If you are unable to adopt please share Kylee's post. www.humansocietyotc.org

02/11/2025

✨New Year New Life✨
This sweet boy has been with us since March 11, 2024 and is one of our longest stay dogs. Chino is a 3-4yr old boxer mix who was originally surrendered to us because his owner was unable to provide the care he needed. Chino had never been to the vet and was suffering from a serious skin infection and was extremely underweight. After a months worth of treatment to improve his skin he slowly also put on weight. He is a very active guy in his kennel and will likely gain more weight in a home environment so he is still a lean guy. Chino had previously lived with kiddo and a cat and has done well meeting everyone he has visited. He had even gone out on the town to visit friends at Victor Lundeen's and done well. A meet and greet with any dogs in the home would be required. Chino loves car rides and would be a great partner for a hike as he loves walking with all the volunteers. As we creep up on Chino being at the shelter for a year we are hoping to find him a loving home. If you cannot adopt please share in hopes we can reach someone who need's a Chino in their life. Visit our website to apply online or stop in to the shelter today. www.humanesocietyotc.org

02/11/2025

Owner found

Senior husky found near Crystal Lake around 10pm Sunday 2/9 and brought into us at closing yesterday. Wearing a collar but no tags.
If you have any info regarding this boy please contact the shelter at 218-739-3494

02/08/2025

January is typically a slower month in rescue after the hustle and bustle of the holidays and everyone returning to school and work but we were fortunate to still have a pretty decent month of adoptions with 23 cats and dogs finding their new families for the new year. Below is a collage of just a sample of those who were placed into loving homes. We want to say congrats to our new alumni: Nala, Mila, Peach, Penelope, Puff, Tortellini, Daryl, Priscilla, Izzy, Mel, Cheeto, Lenny, Winter, Rhys, Nate, Nibbler, Bolt, Harold, Artic, Narwhal, Charlotte, Tabasco, Judd, Cotton, Sawyer, Diamond, Licorice, Ivy, Karti, Palm, Tamarack, Oreo, and Millie. Thank you to everyone who has supported HSOTC, we couldn't do what we do without each and everyone one of you.

02/05/2025

Owner found!!

Is this your dog?
Male Bloodhound found West of Pelican Rapids near 220th Ave and Lida Greens. No collar or chip. Currently with the finder. Please contact the shelter with any info. 218-739-3494

01/29/2025

We had a good samaritan bring in a female chocolate lab (looks purebred) who was wearing this collar that had been found last night hit by a vehicle close to their farm. We are hoping to find an owner to give them closure. She was found outside of Battlelake on the gravel road 345th Ave off of County Road 47 half way between the two stop signs. If you have any info regarding this pup please message or call the shelter 218-739-3494. 🐾🌈🐾

01/19/2025

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01/17/2025

HSOTC will be closed to the public on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday at our normal time of 10am.

01/10/2025

Adopted

Harold is one of our long term animals who is a no nonsense kind of cat. He came to us Aug 29th, 2024 from Fergus Falls as a stray who had been living on Lake Alice. He had been being fed over the summer by multiple households and they were worried about finding him placement before the fall. He came to us neutered so we know that likely he was someone's indoor outdoor cat. It is hard to estimate Harold's age as he is not a young guy but we estimated him to be more middle aged like 4-6 years possibly. He has loved lounging and never misses a kibble so is a large kitty at about 16lbs. He is fine with most cats whom he typically ignores and does well with dogs too. He is not a cuddler and will get agitated if messed with too much. A household without small children and that will accept a more independent cat would be best. He would even make a great heated shop cat as long as he was provided a comfy bed to lounge on and he doesn't have to put much effort in to obtaining his next meal.
If you think Harold would be right up your alley visit our website for an application. Harold's adoption fee is currently $30 plus tax with the New Year New Life adoption special happening now.

01/09/2025

We have about 30 animals who arrived prior to November of 2024 and several that have been in our care for close to a years time. We will be posting each animal individual and we hope that you can share their pictures and info to help find their new homes.

01/09/2025

✨Our first wish list of 2025✨
Even though we had almost 40 adoptions in the month of December, we are still currently housing just shy of 80 cats and dogs including litters of puppies in foster care. We have updated our Chewy Wish List with some much needed items like puppy pads, wet puppy food, and cat/kitten food. We are grateful for every donation.

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.

01/08/2025

Adopted

How can you not smile at this adorable guy with his underbite! Meet Cotton a 4 yr old Pomeranian. He was pulled and surrendered from the same home as the previous 11 during a re-check of the property. This little guy is super social with people and other animals. He was previously used for breeding so he has been recently neutered and brought current on his vetting. Due to the amount of animals and living conditions he has never leaned to be housetrained. He will likely need to wear a belly band in a home and be put on good routine to learn either to use potty pads or to go outside. Cotton will also need routine grooming to keep his fluff blown out and healthy. If you would like to meet this little guy visit the shelter today or apply online.
www.humanesocietyotc.org/adopt

01/07/2025

Is this your cat? Found in the early morning hours of 1/6 on Patterson Loop, the apartments by the RTC. She is wearing a collar but no chip. Cat is with the finder currently but please contact the shelter. 218-739-3494

01/06/2025

Is this your cat? Found near Lakewood Dr. in Fergus Falls, this adorable kitty is being well taken care of by the finder. Contact us with any information.