For Pets

12/31/2025

Milo will be joining his new family today. Their child has been eagerly anticipating his arrival. We appreciate your updates and any photos you can share. Thank you, Leah, for providing Milo and his brother with shelter from the cold and the care they required. Happy New Year!

12/31/2025

A new family welcomes Oscar into their loving home today. The family, who live just a few blocks away from foster mom Leah, are especially excited about this adoption. We are deeply grateful to Leah for her kindness in taking Edith and her family into her home. Edith, a pregnant stray from Lake Crystal, had been given shelter by the foster program and delivered five healthy kittens the next day. Oscar's adoption marks a significant milestone, as he is the first of the litter to find a permanent home. Given the emotional investment foster families make in their duties, we understand the difficulty of parting with them. To maintain connections and ensure the well-being of our animals, we always ask adopters for updates as they can.
Happy Holidays and as always…..it’s all about spay and neutering !

12/31/2025

The last kitten of Fifi's litter, Fajita, has been adopted by Elly/family, ensuring her lifelong care. Fajita, known for her spirited nature, quickly attached to Elly. Elly's plan to attend college with Fajita in tow demonstrates her dedication. This level of foresight is commendable. I'm pleased to see Fajita join such a devoted family.

Carma, Fajita's foster mother, is thrilled with the news. The next step is to find a suitable home for Fifi. I wish everyone, including Fajita and her new family, a Happy New Year.

12/30/2025

Six kittens were brought to Petsmart today, presenting a challenge for their foster mothers. The kittens adapted well to the kitten playroom environment and enjoyed complimentary entertainment courtesy of a carpenter on site. Interested parties are encouraged to fill out an application.
A huge ty to Brylee and family for taking this large crew into their warm animal loving home. Also thank for our friend Craig S who saved these kittens from the cold!
As I always say, it takes a villiage to make this happen!

12/30/2025

12/29/2025

This is Luna one of our alumni, enjoying the snow with her human family! Enjoy!

12/29/2025

This is so true……..it’s all about spay and neutering cats/kittens!

❗️Please dont give away Free kittens. We see so much of this in Facebook groups. Please spay/neuter and only surrender kittens to rescues/shelters.

❗️Also, when taking in a free kitten, they are often unvaccinated, not tested for worms or parasites, and not tested for contagious diseases. You are putting your own cats at risk

12/29/2025

What a fortunate day for Fawn to join her new family and home. The little fawn's round face and golden eyes are irresistibly charming. Please keep us updated on baby Fawns progress.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Carma and her family for providing foster care to this sweet creature.

12/29/2025

We received an update on Sweet Baby Jane this morning. She has matured significantly and her foster family was thrilled to see her picture today. She is a lovely cat!

12/29/2025

Wish Upon a Star: Petunia ⭐️
Petunia has been waiting for her forever family since March.🥺

Are you searching for a calm, cozy companion who believes the best part of the day is simply being together? Petunia may be exactly who you’ve been wishing for.

Petunia is the definition of laid-back love. She’s happiest hopping into your lap while you get ready in the morning or curling up beside you at night for quiet cuddles. While her cute, youthful looks might suggest endless zoomies, Petunia prefers a more mature, relaxed lifestyle. She thrives on human companionship and loves being near her people—following you from room to room just to keep you company.

She can be a little shy when meeting new faces, but once she feels safe and settled, her affectionate and playful personality truly shines. Low-maintenance, fluffy, pleasantly plump, and endlessly sweet, Petunia is simply looking for a lap to call home and a person to love her back.

📣 Wish Upon a ⭐ Program
Any pet who has been in our care for over 6 months is part of our Wish Upon a ⭐ Program — and their greatest wish is a family of their very own.

From Monday, December 8th through January 31st, 2026, all Wish Upon a ⭐ animals are eligible for 50% off their adoption fee with an approved application.

Petunia’s wish is simple: a quiet home, a warm lap, and someone to share life’s peaceful moments with. Could that be you? 💕

Link and bio in comments below! ⬇️

12/29/2025

Please share this…..

Shooting cats, feral, stray or otherwise, is a serious chargeable and prosecutable crime in Minnesota. Hunting, poisoning, or harming cats is against the law in our state.

Cats under Minnesota Law are defined as a companion animal regardless of whether or not they have a home. You can report crimes against cats via our website at https://www.mnfedhs.org/how-to-report-animal-cruelty.html .

Violators of animal cruelty laws are charged and prosecuted-just don’t do it. Instead, reach out to professional TNR/Community Cats professionals. Work with them and stay out of jail.

Check out our Community Cats Resources page at https://www.mnfedhs.org/minnesota-and-national-community-cat-resources.html



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343.21 OVERWORKING OR MISTREATING ANIMALS; PENALTY.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/343.21

(b) A person who intentionally violates subdivision 1 or 7 where the violation results in substantial bodily harm to a pet or companion animal may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than one year or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both.

(c) A person convicted of violating paragraph (b) within five years of a previous gross misdemeanor or felony conviction for violating this section may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than two years or to payment of a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.

(d) A person who intentionally violates subdivision 1 or 7 where the violation results in death or great bodily harm to a pet or companion animal may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than two years or to payment of a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.

(g) A person who intentionally violates subdivision 1 or 7 where the violation results in substantial bodily harm to a pet or companion animal, and the act is done to threaten, intimidate, or terrorize another person, may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than two years or to payment of a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.

(i) A person who intentionally violates subdivision 1 or 7 where the violation results in death or great bodily harm to a pet or companion animal, and the act is done to threaten, intimidate, or terrorize another person, may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than four years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.

12/28/2025

The family is thrilled to report that Precious Pooh has brought immense joy and love to their home, filling it with new energy.

It's worth noting that every post featuring cats and kittens on For Pets requires hours of dedication from volunteers, including transportation teams, trappers, concerned citizens, fosters, donors, fundraising crews, lowcoat spay neuter clinics, local vets,and local businesses who generously donate their time, all made possible with the help of loving adoptive families.
Happy New Year!