Mending Spirits Animal Rescue

Mending Spirits Animal Rescue Mending Spirits Animal Rescue is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) foster-based animal rescue in Mankato, MN. Our team is composed of committed unpaid volunteers.

We serve vast communities in need throughout Minnesota and all over the United States. Mending Spirits Animal Rescue is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) 100 percent volunteer foster-based animal rescue in Mankato, MN. Founded in October of 2013, MSARs dedicated volunteers of over 200 members have successfully enabled rescue for nearly 4000 animals of roughly 30 different species! We maintain an average of 18

0 or more animals in foster care, ranging from dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rabbits, pocket pets, exotics, and farm animals. We are one of the only all-animal rescues in southern Minnesota! MSARs animals are provided:
• Spay or neuter surgery
• Distemper and Rabies vaccinations and boosters
• Deworming treatments
• Heartworm tests and treatment/medication (if positive)
• Microchip implant
• FIV and FeLV tests and treatment/medication (if positive)
• Monthly heartworm and flea/tick preventatives
• Dental care if needed
• Orthopedic surgery and aftercare if needed
• Care for illness and injury
• Food, treats, and supplements appropriate for their nutritional needs
• Access to free training
• Supplies for our fosters (food, crate, bedding, toys, leash, collar, cat litter, etc.) Our Mission:
We successfully rescue animals from animal impound, high kill facilities, owner surrenders, cruelty cases, strays, and puppy mills then place them into well-paired, permanent homes. We serve as a rescue for the community too and educate and advocate for responsible pet ownership, pet retention tools, overpopulation control, affordable spaying/neutering services, supplying pet food during hardship, behavioral management and training, and proper preventative and maintenance care. Our five programs activate our mission and beautifully orchestrate the compassion of our incredible volunteers. Pet Retention Program:
MSAR takes pride in enabling successful pet ownership that is lifelong. We engage in securing proper placements with a screening process. In addition, we have created a Pet Behavior Library, supplying access to professional training and behavioral staff at no cost to our alumni. Our overall return rate is less than 4 percent. Help Them Heal Program:
On average, nearly 50 percent of our intakes are special needs. Let's define “special needs”. The reality is that all animals need special care and love. Special needs animals often require a little extra time, love, and energy. These animals take a certain commitment, especially financially, as they will often need extensive medical care or other supportive services. Special needs animals may suffer from the following:
• Has a physical disability
• Has a chronic or terminal illness
• Is recovering from a serious injury
• Is elderly and/or requires hospice care at home
• Has emotional and/or behavioral problems

The above list is certainly not a comprehensive list of issues and diseases but gives you an idea of what one can expect. Many of our animals’ medical care costs exceed their adoption fees! They all deserve a chance! Securing wellness and a loving forever home for a special needs animal is so rewarding. Healing Heroes Program:
New in 2019, we have launched our Healing Heroes program! MSAR has a professional trainer onboard who custom trains rescued dogs to become a trained service dog for a Veteran in need. We have begun to work closely with Veteran supportive programs to assist with connecting us to Veterans appropriate for this cause. We do not charge higher adoption fees for these specially trained dogs and
the fee is solely funded by fundraising and donation. Pantry Program:
This program utilizes our extra donated supplies to help local families who might be facing uncertainty during this time when financial security, stability, and physical and mental health became the nation's biggest concern. Donations that met the needs of the pets, were facilitated in a safe and contactless manner. Mending Moments Program:
Established in the loving memory of Kelly Hanson
March 7th, 1973 - May 3rd, 2022. Kelly was MSAR’s Board Secretary, Marketing Director, and Specialized Foster Caregiver. Kelly lovingly welcomed countless dogs into her heart and home with immense devotion and compassion. Those special dogs simply needed someone to believe in them while surrounding them with nurturing wholesome care. In May of 2021, Kelly sadly was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. Kelly fulfilled and exceeded in all of her roles within rescue while she bravely fought this battle. After Kelly suffered a severe stroke, she peacefully slipped away on May 3rd of 2022. MSAR’s Mending Moments Program promotes a beautiful vision that continues Kelly's heartfelt passion. It embodies Kelly’s ability to provide comfort care. Mending Moments addresses the physical, psychological, and social needs of animals with chronic and/or life-limiting diseases. In Kelly’s honor, this program also provides physical and emotional support for the animal’s foster caregiver. Our program strives to create a world in which animal hospice and palliative care services are available to animals and their devoted foster caregivers, lifelong within our community. When animals come into our care, sometimes they are not able to be adopted due to a terminal illness. In these cases, we heavily rely on foster caregivers to provide these animals with love, comfort, and quality care. This is essential during the last moments of their lives. It is important that these homeless animals are afforded the same love and dignity that all beloved pets deserve at the end of their lives. Through Mending Moments, MSAR is able to continue to honor Kelly’s passion. Please help us continue our mission of being the “bridge between; for an animal in need” as we work to ensure an animal will “never be alone and forever in a home”. We appreciate your taking the time to consider supporting Mending Spirits Animal Rescue. Thank You,

Kristy Olson
President
EIN 61-1732397

Hi friends!  My name is Kyleigh!  👋I’m a sweet, easy-tempered little rabbit with fur like velvet.  I am still working on...
12/09/2024

Hi friends! My name is Kyleigh! 👋
I’m a sweet, easy-tempered little rabbit with fur like velvet. I am still working on the litter box thing, but I will p*e on pads most of the time. I am also not a big chewer like some other rabbits. My foster is pretty comfortable leaving me out in my rabbit-proof room during the day. At night it is pretty easy to get me back in my cage if you offer a treat. I love Oxbow baked treats! I can be a little picky when it comes to veggies, but some of my favorites are mixed greens, cilantro, and the occasional carrot. I’m not a bunny that likes being picked up very well, but I do love gentle pets and touches. I am fostered with several kittens and get along with them really well. Please consider giving a sweet bunny a second chance and fill out that adoption form today!

Name: Kyleigh
Age: 1 year
Weight: 4 lbs
Gender: Female
Species: Rabbit, Rex
Coat Length: Short
Color: Brown
Litter box trained: Yes, mostly
Child Friendly: Yes, gentle, calm, older children, please
Temperament: docile, intelligent, caring
Energy Level: Moderate
Adoption Fee: $40+tax fee is adjusted to include 1/2 off sale

To adopt, go to: www.mendingspirits.org/apply-to-adopt.html

Found; Waseca
12/09/2024

Found; Waseca

704 days and waiting….. Holiday wishes of whisker kisses. 😚✨Name: Brownie and Toffee  Age: Juvenile and AdultDOB: 2/19/2...
12/08/2024

704 days and waiting…..
Holiday wishes of whisker kisses. 😚✨

Name: Brownie and Toffee
Age: Juvenile and Adult
DOB: 2/19/22
Weight: 3 lbs.
Gender: Males
Species: Guinea Pigs
Coat Length: Short
Color: Multi
Dog friendly: yes, calm guinea pig-savvy dogs, please
Cat friendly: yes, calm guinea pig-savvy cats, please
Child friendly: yes, gentle, calm, older children, please
Temperament: bubbly, intelligent, active, joyful
Energy Level: moderate
Adoption Fee: $20+tax(1/2 off sale price has been applied) fee includes both Guinea Pigs

To adopt, go to: www.mendingspirits.org/apply-to-adopt.html

About Me: Hello friends, thanks for popcorning by to p*ek at our story and learn all about us. We feel quite grand living in a fresh, new, and safe home. We are a father-son pair who was brought into Mending Spirits after our owner couldn’t take care of us anymore. We are loving our foster home and our joyful nature with house-savvy mannerisms certainly reflects our appreciation. We are currently kept in an enclosure with generous space. We are bonded males who must be adopted together. Us Guinea Pigs are social and do best in pairs, trios or herds.

We are funny and adventurous gals and quite honestly very laid back! We enjoy greeting our human friends with welcome wheeks. We give our people affection by laying in laps for nice snuggles and by letting them pet our beautiful hair. We like having company and will seek out attention and soft pets from people.

We are healthy eaters. Some of our favorite foods are- Spring mix, apple, peppers, carrot, kale, spinach… give us all the GREENS! We pretty much love everything so let's have dinner together, shall we? Our favorite thing to do is play with toys, lounge with each other, and receive gentle bits of affection from our human friends. We are low-maintenance little pals who have the utmost thanks for being rescued. We are hoping to hop our way into the hearts of those seeking humble, hilarious, outgoing, and kind house-friends. We would love to be your vegetable-eating sidekicks.

Name:  Zeus 💛DOB: Kitten / DOB: 4/17/24Gender: maleBreed: Domestic Short Hair /Tabby MixCoat Length: ShortColor:  buff t...
12/08/2024

Name: Zeus 💛
DOB: Kitten / DOB: 4/17/24
Gender: male
Breed: Domestic Short Hair /Tabby Mix
Coat Length: Short
Color: buff tabby
Dog friendly: yes
Cat friendly: yes
Child friendly: yes
Litter Box Trained: yes
Temperament: shy, sweet
Energy Level: kitten
Adoption Fee: $190+tax

To adopt, go to: www.mendingspirits.org/apply-to-adopt.html

From the Foster Family: Zeus was found living under a trailer with his two sisters. He was not sure about people when he first came into foster. He came from a hissy little kitten to a sweet cuddly guy. He loves to be picked up and will make biscuits on you. He also loves to play and is learning not to be so rough with play. He came with his two sisters and would love to go home with one of them but would also be with another cat at home or someone with the patience to work with a kitten still learning the ropes of how to be a cat.

About Me: Hi, I’m Zeus and I love to play, but deep down inside I am a big snuggle bug. I’m looking for a home that will have a little patience with me as I learn humans aren’t all scary. I’m looking forward to finding my forever home.

Name: Meow Jordan🧡DOB: Kitten DOB: 4/17/24Gender:  Female Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Tabby mixCoat Length: ShortColor:...
12/08/2024

Name: Meow Jordan🧡
DOB: Kitten DOB: 4/17/24
Gender: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Tabby mix
Coat Length: Short
Color: orange tabby
Dog friendly: yes
Cat friendly: yes
Child friendly: yes
Litter Box Trained: yes
Temperament: shy, playful
Energy Level: kitten
Adoption Fee: $190+tax

To adopt, go to: www.mendingspirits.org/apply-to-adopt.html

From the Foster Family: Jordan was found living under a trailer with her brother and sister. She was not sure about people when he first came into foster. She loves to play, but she loves to be a pet in her quiet time. She is learning not to be so rough with play. She came with her two siblings and would love to go home with one of them but would also be with another cat at home or someone with the patience to work with a kitten still learning the ropes of how to be a cat.

About Me: Hi, I’m Meow Jordan and I love to play, but deep down inside I am a big snuggle bug. I’m looking for a home that will have a little patience with me as I learn humans aren’t all scary. I’m looking forward to finding my forever home.

Name: BoAge: Puppy DOB 2/18/24Gender: maleBreed: Pug/Chihuahua mixWeight: 14 lbs Dog friendly: yesCat friendly: yes Chil...
12/08/2024

Name: Bo
Age: Puppy DOB 2/18/24
Gender: male
Breed: Pug/Chihuahua mix
Weight: 14 lbs
Dog friendly: yes
Cat friendly: yes
Child friendly: yes
House trained: yes
Crate trained: yes
Energy level: Puppy
Temperament: playful, friendly, loving, energetic, loyal
Adoption Fee: $525+tax

To adopt, go to: www.mendingspirits.org/apply-to-adopt.html

From the Foster Family: This little guy is a great side kick if you’re looking for a little buddy. He loves spending time with his humans. He is also great with other dogs big or small. He is learning how to walk on a leash as walking is a new adventure for him. He enjoys running and chasing the other dogs along with balls in the yard. He is highly food motivated learning very quickly basic demands with treats. He does very well in the kennel during the day and sleeps all night as long as you give him his big plush bear to cuddle with. (bear included with adoption)

About Me: Hello my name is Bo, I am looking for my forever home. I like to play with my toys and chase a balls. My absolute favorite thing is treats I will do anything for a little snack. I do like hanging with my dog friends. I also like a good cuddle with my big bear that keeps me company when my humans are away. I like going on walks as I love sniffing out everything around me. I get really excited to go on car rides to find out what my next adventure is. If I sound like your next best little buddy, please set up a meet!

Bo is scheduled to get neutered in early December and can transfer to his adoptive home at that time.

12/08/2024

In a side room of her home, Mending Spirits Animal Rescue foster care provider Karnell Johnson held Noel, an 8- to 9-week-old kitten who kept meowing in her arms.

Name:  SymphonyAge: Puppy / DOB: 5//09/24Gender: femaleBreed: Collie/Beagle mixWeight: 30 lbsDog friendly: yesCat friend...
12/07/2024

Name: Symphony
Age: Puppy / DOB: 5//09/24
Gender: female
Breed: Collie/Beagle mix
Weight: 30 lbs
Dog friendly: yes
Cat friendly: Testing available upon request
Child friendly: yes
House trained: yes
Crate trained: yes
Energy level: Moderate
Temperament: intelligent, clever, outgoing, playful
Requirement: Not apartment appropriate but could be in a condo or duplex
Adoption Fee: $500+tax

To adopt, go to: www.mendingspirits.org/apply-to-adopt.html

From the Foster Family:
T his little cutie is Symphony. She is so sweet and fun. She loves to be outside running in the yard or out for a walk, but also enjoys laying around the house and good belly rub! Her puppy teeth are in full affect she loves chewing but is good at sticking to her hard chew toys. She is completely potty trained and doesn't mind being in the kennel when we are away. She loves to play and gets the zoo mies often. She is your typical happy go lucky puppy, will go anywhere and climb and explore everything!! Great with kids and other dogs. She is very smart and figures things out fast. She will make a great addition to any household.
About Me:
Hello I'm Symphony and I am looking for my forever home. I like to spend my days playing with my humans, chasing balls, and discovering new dog toys. I love learning new tricks like sit and waiting patiently for my food, but my favorite rewards are found in my fosters pocket. My new foster family has three resident dogs that I love to run and play with in the yard. When my foster family is away I don't mind resting on my dog bed in the kennel.

Found; Wells
12/07/2024

Found; Wells

Do you know this dog? Picked up in wells! Call 507-526-5160 for information.

Found; Minnesota Lake
12/07/2024

Found; Minnesota Lake

217 days and waiting… Please share to help a Holiday wish come true. ✨Name: ToastAge: Kitten / DOB: 3/01/24Gender: Femal...
12/06/2024

217 days and waiting…
Please share to help a Holiday wish come true. ✨

Name: Toast
Age: Kitten / DOB: 3/01/24
Gender: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair/Tabby Mix
Coat Length: Short
Color: Tabby
Dog friendly: Yes, with slow introductions
Cat friendly: Yes
Child friendly: Yes
Litter Box Trained: Yes
Temperament: Friendly, curious, sweet, independent
Energy Level: Medium kitten
Adoption Fee: $190+tax
To adopt, go to: www.mendingspirits.org/apply-to-adopt.html

From the Foster Family: Toast (or Toaster or Toasty) came to live at our home along with her siblings. She adjusted very quickly and has been great at using the litter box, eats well, and loves to play with toys, her siblings, and the resident cats in the house. Toast has a sweet inquisitive nature. The kids in the foster home are grade-school age and Toast is not scared by noise or busy kids, she will come out and find out what’s going on from a safe distance at first. I find her sneaking up and sleeping right next to me many times.
About Me: Hi! I’m Toast. I came to live at my foster home with my siblings but I will be just fine being adopted by myself or with a friend. We’ve been having a really fun time playing with toys, wrestling, chasing each other, and meeting new people. I love a good nap in a sunny spot, or a snuggle while you’re snoozing. I can always be entertained with wand toys! There have been different cats in and out of my foster house and I have been getting along well with everyone, young and old.

Name: Leo 🦎DOB: 11/27/2012Gender: MaleChild friendly: YesTemperament: Shy, curious, adventurousSpecial Requirement: + 20...
12/06/2024

Name: Leo 🦎
DOB: 11/27/2012
Gender: Male
Child friendly: Yes
Temperament: Shy, curious, adventurous
Special Requirement: + 20-gallon tank
Adoption Fee: $35 plus tax

To adopt, go to: www.mendingspirits.org/apply-to-adopt.html

From the Foster Family: Leo is such a handsome Leopard Gecko. He is estimated to be about 12 years old, and he came from a home with 3 other geckos. He enjoys hiding in his humid hide and climbing items in his tank. Leo likes calcium dusted Dubia Roaches. He also enjoys meal worms as a special treat. He is becoming more comfortable being handled. He enjoys having a cluttered space with many things to climb and many places to hide. Therefore, at least a 20-gallon tank is required to adopt him. Please fill out an application form if you are interested in him.

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The bridge between; for an animal in need. Never alone and forever in a home.

Mending Spirits Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) 100 percent volunteer foster based animal rescue in Mankato, MN founded in October 2013. Our foster homes are located in Mankato MN and other surrounding areas. We serve vast communities in need throughout Minnesota and all over the United States. Mending Spirits Animal Rescue is a team composed of committed volunteers, foster homes, licensed veterinarians, trainers, groomers and educators. We are able to successfully rescue animals from animal impound, high kill facilities, owner surrenders, strays and puppy mills then place them into well-paired, permanent homes. We serve as a rescue for the community, while we educate and advocate: responsible pet ownership, enable pet retention, over population control, spaying/neutering, behavioral management, training, proper preventative, and maintenance care.

MENDING SPIRITS is a non-profit (501(c)3), foster based, animal rescue that serves everyone. This means all of our animals are in foster homes with loving volunteers, in Mankato and the surrounding area. We do NOT have a shelter or facility that holds operating hours. ABOUT: http://www.mendingspirits.org/about.html STAFF DIRECTORY: http://www.mendingspirits.org/board-membersstaff.html General Info/Common Questions: Please review and click the appropriate link below. Read completely to find answers to your questions. We will respond to your email regarding anything that is not covered here as soon as possible.

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