Humane Society of Otter Tail County

1933 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Humane Society of Otter Tail County animal shelter in Fergus Falls, MN
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Today
  2. Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  4. Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  5. Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  6. Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Humane Society of Otter Tail County in Fergus Falls, MN

The Humane Society of Otter Tail County is the only animal shelter serving Otter Tail County, located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, about 50 miles northwest of Fargo, ND. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It cares for dogs, cats, and pocket pets, taking in hundreds of homeless, neglected, and surrendered animals each year, and operates out of a newly renovated facility. Beyond adoptions, the organization runs a PAL program and offers fostering, volunteering, and lost-and-found services to the community.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Visit the shelter to meet the pets, then fill out an online adoption application; applicants must be at least 18, have consent of all household adults, provide valid ID and proof of landlord/property consent for pets, and show current pets are up-to-date on vaccinations.

Service area
Otter Tail County, west central Minnesota (Fergus Falls, MN)
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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