Animal Humane Society

11/04/2024

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your day? ☀️ Look no further than our featured Purina-Pet-of-the-Week: Pookie!

She's a playful 1-year-old shepherd mix who is ready to steal your heart. 💕

Will she be your new friend? 🐾Discover your next friend at our adoption centers and view all of our adoptable animals at ahs.mn/adopt

11/02/2024

Happy Tail! 🎉 This AHS adoption success story was shared from an animal lover like you! 🐾 Want to share your successful AHS adoption story — your Happy Tail? Submit your story at ahs.mn/happy_tails

Courtney says:

"I adopted Ms. Kitty (renamed Koda) about a month ago and she was the best decision I ever made! She’s my best friend and we go everywhere together! I love Koda so much and am so grateful I had the opportunity to adopt her!"

11/01/2024

Searching for a feline friend? 😻 With more than 40 cuddly cats and playful kitties awaiting adoption, one may be your future companion!

💗 Get to know all our lovable cats and find your perfect match at ahs.mn/Cats.

10/31/2024

🍬 Treat MAC to a spook-tacular Halloween by helping him find his perfect match.

🔮 He's a friendly 1-year-old pup who'll cast a spell on you with bewitching tricks like charming you with cuddles, love potions, and summoning a sit. Learn more about this magical adoptable dog at ahs.mn/meet_mac.

10/30/2024

Animal Humane Society's Humane Educators help animal lovers of all ages explore their interests, interact with animals, and nurture their compassion for all living things. 🐾

Meet Humane Educator, Mikayla! Mikayla is a passionate educator and ambassador for AHS. Mikayla's story and passion began when she was a child participating in summer camps at AHS, so she has a personal understanding of the importance of engaging and educating young people in our community. Whether she is responding to voicemails or leading adoption floor tours, she approaches her work with optimism, energy, and an authenticity that people can feel.

🙌 Whether you're looking to help your child foster their interest in animals, or seeking a way to celebrate your own love for animals — AHS has a program for you ahs.mn/EducationPrograms.

10/29/2024

Happy National Cat Day! 😻 Meet Klara, our current longest kitty resident awaiting adoption. She's a friendly and playful 8-year-old cat searching for the perfect pal. Klara needs a home where she can be the center of attention as the only pet. While there's no time limit for animals awaiting adoption at AHS, Klara is eager to start a new life with a new companion.

⭐ Will you help Klara celebrate National Cat Day by sharing her story with a cat loving friend?

10/28/2024

Let’s find Sheffield a loving home! 💙

This 2-year-old husky mix has been patiently waiting for three months to find a new family to call his own. He has won the hearts of our staff and volunteers who share that “Sheffield will first dazzle you with his beautiful deep blue eyes, then dazzle you with his beautiful soul! He is a sweet boy who loves to be active, play with his toys, and curl up by you after a long day of fun. His favorite activity is swimming, he loves to splash around in the pool and play fetch in the water.”

Sheffield already knows how to sit and lay down on cue, and he loves to work for treats! 💕Although Sheffield would prefer a home without children under the age of eight, he loves doggie friends.

🐾 Could Sheffield be the friend for you or someone you know? Meet him and all of our adoptable animals at ahs.mn/adopt

10/27/2024

Wear your heart on your sleeve! 👕🧡 From bold and cozy graphic T-shirts to soft and comfortable sweatshirts, helping animals has never looked so good. The best part is that all proceeds from our apparel help provide safe refuge, medical care, and second chances for the animals who need us most: ahs.mn/apparel.

10/26/2024

Happy Tail! 🎉 This AHS adoption success story was shared from an animal lover like you! Isa says:

"My fiancé and I were on the search for a sweet, sociable kitten who would get along well with our 2 adopted dogs. We visited Animal Humane Society's C**n Rapids location in hopes to visit with a specific cat, then we saw Toph (Tallulah) in a separate room off to the side.

She immediately came to the front of her kennel in hopes for pets and we knew she was the one for us! We put her on an adoption hold, had to wait for her to shake her sickness, and we were able to pick her up 3 weeks later.

Toph adapted extremely quickly, loves the dogs, and is thriving in her new home!! She loves her wand toy and will carry it around the house, cuddling with the dogs, exploring, and playing fetch. Thanks to the amazing staff at C**n Rapids for their support and care while she was sick! She was worth the wait :)"

10/25/2024

Which dog would you adopt? ⌨️ Comment on their photo to let us know.

Joplin, Bo, Ollie, and Dax hope this is the weekend they meet their new best friend! The perfect companion is out there for each of these lovable dogs — find out if it's you by getting to know them at ahs.mn/adopt.

10/24/2024

🏆 Congratulations to these proud pups and their companions for completing Level 4 training! These smart dogs learned valuable skills like responding to "Come" despite distraction, how to settle and remain on a mat, and more!

Animal Humane Society’s positive reinforcement training classes taught by our team of expert trainers at our Golden Valley location empower your dog to thrive in real-world situations. Bring out the best in your best friend by register for training today: ahs.mn/BehaviorAndTraining.

10/24/2024

🎃 Meet the prettiest pumpkin in the patch: Pickett! Staff and volunteers have fallen in love with this 3-year-old pup and are eager to see her picked by the perfect companion.

🏠 Ready to carve out a place in your home for a playful pittie mix? Spend time with Pickett at our Golden Valley adoption center: ahs.mn/meet-pickett.

10/23/2024

Does your pet participate in Halloween festivities? 📸 Share a photo with us!

There’s nothing cuter than a dog dressed as a pumpkin or a cat with a little hat. But sometimes the costumes we find adorable are actually uncomfortable, even hazardous, for our pets. 🎃

Make sure Halloween is enjoyable for your furry friend with these tips:

Make sure Halloween is enjoyable for your dog or cat with these tips.

10/23/2024

🚙 In partnership with Crew Carwash, over $22,000 was raised earlier this month to benefit animals in need. Thank you to Crew Carwash and our community of animal lovers for supporting Animal Humane Society and the animals in our care.

10/22/2024

Happy Make A Dog's Day! 🐶🎉 Animal Humane Society is honored to partner with Luther White Bear Subaru as part of their annual month.

Today, October 22, our friends at Subaru are helping us celebrate the 6th annual National Make A Dog’s Day – a day created by Subaru to encourage all dog lovers to do something special for their dog. 🐾 They’ve supplied tasty mini ruff cakes from Must be Ruff to all the dogs in our shelters, deliciously de-lick-able Churu for our feline friends, and fresh veggies for the critters in our care. How are you showing your dog some love today? Share with us using .

💖 Luther White Bear Subaru is helping our animals find loving homes by donating $100 for every pet adopted throughout October.* They're also hosting a Donation Supply Drive to help even more animals in our community get the care they need.

*$100 donated for every animal, up to $6,000 from Oct. 1-31.

10/21/2024

Happy National Pit Bull Awareness Month! Have you ever loved a pittie pup? 🩷 We like to bring positive awareness and attention to pit bulls like our Purina-Pet-of-the-Week, Ethan, all year round.

Like many pittie mixes, Ethan loves snuggles, attention, and getting plenty of exercise. He's a 2-year-old dog who came to AHS from another shelter. Ethan is eager to start a new chapter with the right companion. He's searching for a loving and patient friend who'll allow him to warm up to his new environment at his own pace. Could that be you?

🐾 Get to know Ethan and all our deserving animals at ahs.mn/adopt.

10/20/2024

At Animal Humane Society, we believe in nurturing a love for animals from a young age. Our education programs offer kids and families opportunities to learn about animals in fun, hands-on ways. But with so many choices, it can be tricky to know which program best fits your child’s interests and passions. 🐾

Here’s a breakdown of the education programs we offer to help you find the perfect fit for your young animal lover:

Our education programs offer kids and families opportunities to learn about animals in fun, hands-on ways.

10/19/2024

Happy Tail! 🎉🐱 Have you adopted a cat from Animal Humane Society? Rose shares:

"I was very careful about choosing a cat and waited around eight months before finding and adopting Holly. But as soon as I walked into her room, I knew she was coming home with me. It’s been two months since I adopted her but I feel like we’re known for years. I know her favorite spots to take a nap and which toys she likes. She knows that when I walk towards my room at night it’s time to go to bed and cuddle. I think she’s probably the most perfect cat in the world and I am so lucky to have found her at Animal Humane Society."

10/18/2024

While one of these animals meows and one barks, they have so much in common: both are lovable seniors awaiting adoption. Lady and Grady will both make fantastic pets for the right home.

🐶 Lady is a 9-year-young dog who loves long walks and cuddles. She's an expert at "sit," "shake," and "down."

🐱 Grady is a wise 14-year-old kitty seeking a home with all the attention she deserves without the excitement of curious kids or other pets.

Could you provide one of these adorable animals with a new beginning? Get to know them today at ahs.mn/adopt.

10/17/2024

Meet Oakley.💙

Oakley came to Animal Humane Society from Mississippi at 5-months-old. Our veterinarians examined her right away and found something strange. Oakley had suffered a head wound in the past, but it didn’t heal properly. After a tough start to her life, Oakley was finally able to get the care she needed.

Just a few days after arriving at AHS, Oakley underwent surgery to carefully clean and repair her wound.

After her surgery, Oakley recuperated with the help of a foster volunteer. While in their care, Oakley learned how to socialize, enjoyed plenty of playtime, and had someone to provide necessary post-operative care. When she returned to AHS for a check-up, Oakley’s sutures were ready to come out and the sweet pup made her way to the adoption floor.

Oakley went home with her new family only one month after coming to AHS. In her new home, Oakley is free to live the life of a healthy, energetic puppy.

10/16/2024

Let's hear it for vet techs! 🧡 The work that veterinary technicians do each day is vital to the care animals receive at Animal Humane Society and in our community.

In honor of National Vet Tech Week and to show our appreciation for the work they do, we sat down with AHS vet tech Jennifer Charewicz to find out more about the important work she does at AHS Vet Centers: ahs.mn/40aFHnr

For National Vet Tech Week, we interviewed an AHS vet tech to highlight the important work they do at AHS Vet Centers.

10/15/2024

Are you ready to fall in love? 🍂🧡

Look no further than Johnny! This 2-year-old lab mix is a favorite of our staff and volunteers who share that "he is such a gentleman and is adored by staff and volunteers alike. He walks well on leash, loves making dog friends, and his floppy ear is to die for." 💕

Ready for endless puppy love? 🐾 Spend time getting to know Johnny at our Golden Valley adoption center and learn more about him at ahs.mn/MeetJohnny

10/15/2024

⚽🐾 Goal! We loved having Devin from Minnesota United FC visit for some quality puppy playtime.

10/14/2024

Meet our Purina-Pet-of-the-Week, Bia! ❤️

October is National Pit Bull Awareness month, and Bia is one of many pittie mixes available for adoption at Animal Humane Society. She's an affectionate 3-year-old pup who loves taking long walks.

🐾 Could Bia be the best friend for you? Meet her and all of our adoptable animals at ahs.mn/adopt

10/13/2024

Happy Tails! 🎉 This AHS adoption success story was shared from an animal lover like you! Nicole says:

"Hello! You probably get quite a lot of updates of happy adoption stories, and I’d like to add another, from way back in 2006! I adopted a little kitten named Luigi (now Talon) on October 7, 2006 from the C**n Rapids location. Now 18 years later, he’s happy and enjoying each day. He occasionally still gets a bit zoomie, just for not as long of bursts as he used to. He’s an expert at finding cozy nap spots, appreciating a warm lap, and at playing nose work games that he learned from his dog brothers. I’d love to see how his kitty siblings turned out if any other Mario themed kitties adopted in October 2006 happen to see this! Thanks for all you do! My life is forever better with Talon (formerly known as Luigi)."