Great River Rescue

1612 Carr Lake Rd SE Bemidji, Minnesota 56601
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed Today
  2. Tuesday 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  3. Wednesday 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  4. Thursday 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  5. Friday 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  6. Saturday 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  7. Sunday Closed

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

Looking for a home

Pets available for adoption

Barnabas
Barnabas

Domestic Short Hair
Male

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Toast
Toast

Domestic Short Hair
Male

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Topaz
Topaz

Domestic Short Hair
Female

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Leaf
Leaf

Domestic Short Hair
Male

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Natasha
Natasha

Domestic Short Hair
Female

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Meow
Meow

Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Female

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Tiny
Tiny

Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Female

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King
King

Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Male

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Harvey
Harvey

Terrier / Terrier / Mixed
Male

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About this shelter

Great River Rescue in Bemidji, MN

Great River Rescue is a private nonprofit organization recognized as a 501(c)(3), established in 1977. We operate as a no-kill animal shelter, focusing on rescuing stray and unwanted companion animals. Our commitment is to provide quality care for these animals until we can find them suitable homes. All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption. Our goal is to reduce pet overpopulation and eliminate unnecessary euthanasia. Our mission is to serve the best interests of the animals we protect.

Before you go

Adopting from Great River Rescue

Adoption process

The adoption fee for dogs is $175 and for cats, it is $75. Interested adopters must submit an application to adopt a pet. Same-day adoptions are generally not permitted, except in cases where an individual has traveled a significant distance. Once approved, the adopter will sign an adoption contract and pay the associated adoption fee. Additionally, renters are required to provide documentation from their landlord confirming that they are allowed to have a pet.

Service area
The service areas include the city of Bemidji and its surrounding regions, specifically Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, and Cass Counties.
County
Beltrami County

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