Animal Humane Society

29/01/2025

Get ready to change lives! 🎉 Registration for the Walk for Animals, our largest and most important fundraising event of the year, is officially open.

Join us on Saturday, May 3 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds to help vulnerable, local animals receive the medical care, compassion, and second chances they deserve.

Every dollar you raise directly benefits the thousands of dogs, cats, and critters Animal Humane Society serves each year.

Plus, the Walk for Animals is a celebration you and every animal lover in your life (and their pets!) won’t want to miss — delicious food, pet-centric vendors, a live band, adorable animal watching, and more! 🍩🛍️🎶

Register for the Walk for Animals and start making a difference by fundraising today: ahs.mn/walkforanimals

28/01/2025

Kobe has been waiting three months for adoption, and we know his new best friend is out there! While he appears shy and hangs in the back of his run when visitors approach, staff share that when Kobe is outside, he transforms into a whole new dog. His goofy and happy personality come to life when he has space to play and time to warm up to new people. 😃 🐕 While he hasn't lived with other dogs, Kobe has loved playing outside with them in the shelter.

Could you be the one to give this deserving 1-year-old pittie mix the loving home he’s been waiting for? 🏠 Meet Kobe at our C**n Rapids adoption center. P.S. Ask the staff if you can take him for a walk! ahs.mn/meet-kobe

27/01/2025

Looking for a loyal pup who's mastered the art of companionship? Meet Penelope, a 10-year-old dog who has a life's worth of love and friendship to give. Penelope's previous caretaker shared that she has a calm demeanor, has had positive experiences with cats, dogs, and children, and loves sitting on laps. 💞

🩵 Ready to give this senior dog the golden years she deserves? Get to know Penelope, our Purina-Pet-of-the-Week, and all our lovable animals at ahs.mn/adopt.

27/01/2025

We are excited to announce that our board of directors has named Joy King as Animal Humane Society’s new CEO. She joins AHS today, bringing 25 years of experience in fundraising, operations, community outreach, and organizational strategy to her new role.

We couldn’t be more excited about the expertise Joy brings to AHS and we’re looking forward to introducing her to you over the coming months.

Joy brings 25 years of experience in fundraising, operations, community outreach, and organizational strategy to her new role as CEO of Animal Humane Society.

26/01/2025

Cabin fever can be difficult to manage in the winter, especially for active dogs who love to get outside to play. 🐕 With just a few supplies, each of these DIY activities is easy to put together and will give your pup the entertainment they're craving: ahs.mn/boredom-busters-dogs

With just a few supplies, these DIY activities will give your pup the entertainment they're craving.

25/01/2025

Happy Tail! 🎉 Did you meet your best friend at Animal Humane Society? Eva shares:

"Meeting Odin has been the best accident ever. He has come out of his shell and is a completely different dog. He is goofy and so loving. So thankful for Animal Humane Society for giving me my best friend."

23/01/2025

Say hello to your future best friend: Lady! 🐶

This 4-year-old Shepherd mix is as sweet as can be, and has won the hearts of our staff and volunteers. They share that she is active, friendly, playful, and enjoys a good game of fetch! Lady is a smart pup and already knows how to sit on command and walk nicely on a leash.

Ready to meet your new best friend? Lady is waiting to steal your heart! ❤️ Visit with her at Animal Humane Society's adoption center in Woodbury, Minnesota and learn more about Lady at ahs.mn/Hello_Lady.

22/01/2025

Looking for a fun, new way to bond with your dog? 🐾

Enrich your pup's life and yours with specialty classes at Animal Humane Society! From scent detection and brain games to mastering new tricks and dog dance routines, there is so much to choose from! Want to try it all? Check out our Dog Sports Sampler class for an exciting intro to a variety of dog sports and a day of tricks!

🐕 Register today and begin new adventures with your dog at ahs.mn/SpecialtyClasses

21/01/2025

Have you been searching for a playful pup to join your family? Meet Xena, a spirited 3-year-old pittie mix. Xena is ready to thrive with a new, active companion. She needs a loving home without cats.

🩷 Ready to start a new adventure with Xena by your side? Meet our Purina-Pet-of-the-Week and all our deserving adoptable animals at ahs.mn/adopt.

20/01/2025

Animal Humane Society is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Our veterinary centers and adoption centers will open Tuesday, January 21 at 12 PM.

19/01/2025

January is National Train Your Dog Month and there are a lot of benefits to teaching your dog from a very young age how to navigate the world while building confidence. One way is through socializing them properly through puppy playgroups. 🐕

Animal Behavior and Training Specialist Emily Husby walks us through the benefits of playgroups for pups and their parents:

Animal Behavior and Training Specialist Emily Husby walks us through the benefits of playgroups for pups and their parents.

18/01/2025

Happy Tail! This AHS adoption success story was shared from an animal lover like you! Have you adopted a dog from Animal Humane Society? Emily says:

"After years of waiting for the right opportunity, I was finally able to provide a good home for a cat. My partner and I visited and had planned on finding an adult cat with experience with other animals, but ended up falling in love with this 4-month-old fluffball named Salad.

He was found in a park with his litter mates and was very skeptical of people, but he reluctantly accepted pets and even purred. It took him a while to acclimate to our home and learn that he was safe and loved, but once he had we knew he was a perfect fit for our family. He is such a weird and goofy little guy with the funniest loud meow, and we couldn’t imagine our lives without him. Ever since that day he has brought us endless joy and laughter, and in turn we give him all the love, treats, toys, and snuggles he could ever want! Thank you so much for bringing us together! We love Salad so much!"

17/01/2025

Which of these friendly felines would be your future friend?

🐱 Say hello to Baby, Mamba, Jackie, Sparkles, Hashbrown, and Clark. These lovable kitties are just a few of our deserving cats awaiting adoption. ➡️ Share this post and help these furry friends find new families: ahs.mn/Cats

16/01/2025

A new year is a new beginning for everyone — animals included! These animals made resolutions for their fresh starts, and they want you to know how they’re holding up:

Hampton the dog promised to work on his counter surfing tendencies. He’s got a little ways to go, but this clever pup has made great strides.

Charlotte the cat made a pledge to come out of her shell — and so far, this brave girl has done a great job exploring her curious side.

Dash the rat hoped to keep his family together, and that’s exactly what he did! He now lives with his siblings in Animal Humane Society’s very own adoption offices.

New beginnings come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s finding a new home, receiving training or life-changing medical care, or being a positive force in our community, AHS is there to help the dogs, cats, and critters that need us.

No matter your resolutions in 2025, we hope you’ll help us provide even more new beginnings for our furry friends. ahs.mn/Give2Animals

13/01/2025

Say hello to Brandy, a lovable 2-year-old Chow Chow mix. This deserving dog came to us as a stray and is now ready for a new beginning. Brandy is looking for an active home without young children where she can thrive.

💗 Could our Purina-Pet-of-the-Week, Brandy, be the pup you've been searching for? Meet her and all our animals awaiting adoption at ahs.mn/adopt.

12/01/2025

How cold is too cold for your pets? ❄️ Animal Humane Society Veterinarian Dr. Kate Farmer tells us what to look out for in our furry friends when it comes to deciding how cold is too cold for your pet.
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Animal Humane Society Veterinarian Dr. Kate Farmer tells us what to look out for when it comes to deciding how cold is too cold for your pet.

11/01/2025

Happy Tail! This AHS adoption success story was shared from an animal lover like you! Have you adopted a dog from Animal Humane Society? Dakota says:

"We had been thinking of adding a dog to our family and would scroll through Animal Humane Society website every so often. In January 2023, we came across Echo’s smiling face and adopted him the very next day!

He has been the BEST boy! He loves walks and playing with his cat siblings. But most of all, he LOVES his dad. We are so fortunate to have Echo as our fur baby!"

10/01/2025

Do you have space in your home for a big pup with an even bigger heart? 💓

Meet Kyra! She's a goofy Shepherd mix whose personality shines once she warms up to you. ✨ Don't let her big bark fool you — this gentle 2-year-old dog loves affection, cuddles, and playtime. Her high-flying spirit has her jumping for joy, and she'll need a watchful companion to ensure she stays safe.

🐾 Find out if she's your perfect match! Visit with Kyra at our Golden Valley adoption center and learn more at ahs.mn/MeetKyra