Great River Rescue
Great River Rescue is a "no-kill" nonprofit companion animal shelter located in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Great River Rescue is committed to serving the best interest
of the animals we strive to protect.
Great River Rescue houses approximately 70 homeless dogs and cats while a suitable forever home can be found. The shelter provides quality care the animals, spays and neuters all animals, and helps educate the public on pet care. The shelter is funded by community donations, and service fees.
Hi, I'm Nina! I can be a little shy at first and sometimes bark at new people, but otherwise I'm...
Read MoreHi, I'm Tiny! I'm a very sweet boy, but am pretty indifferent to new people. I came in with my...
Read MoreHi, I'm Mighty! I'm a happy-go-lucky pup who is absolutely wonderful with people. I love belly rubs, sniffing around outside,...
Read MoreHi, I'm Keisha! I'm truly the most purrfect kitty ever. I'm extremely friendly and outgoing, do well with some other...
Read MoreHi, I'm Daisee! I'm very smart and attentive, and I'm a huge snuggle bug! I will likely be on the...
Read MoreHi, I'm Luke! My foster described me as super lowkey and a chill dude. I respected the larger dogs in...
Read MoreHi, I'm Mango! I'm a sweet boy but like to play a little rough. I would do great with another...
Read MoreHi, I'm Firecracker! I'm a super happy-go-lucky girl who still has puppy-like manners. I've done very well with other dogs...
Read MoreHi, I'm Tom! I'm a very large boy, and the sweetest kitty you will ever meet. I love meowing all...
Read MoreHi, I'm Rebel! I'm a very sweet and playful girl. I love other dogs, playing in the pool, toys, and...
Read MoreHi, I'm Wilder. I'm an extremely sweet and beautiful boy who loves people. I am very picky about my cat...
Read MoreHi, I'm Swiss Roll. Please don't adopt me based off of my looks, as my purrsonality has some quirks that...
Read MoreHi, I'm Dodger. I'm a super sweet boy who's always curious about what's going on around me, and I just...
Read MoreHi, I'm Kratos. I can be a little shy at first, but come around very quickly. I came in with...
Read MoreHi, I'm Atreus.I tend to be a little shy at first, but open up pretty quickly. It helps when I...
Read MoreHi, I'm Betty! I'm not quite ready to be adopted yet, but I would still love to meet you. I'm...
Read MoreHi, I'm Daisy! I'm not ready to be adopted yet and I am looking for a foster home!
Read MoreHi, I'm Shadow. I'm a sweet girl, but I'm extremely shy and scared. I will need a very pateint and...
Read MoreHi, I'm Cleo! I'm a super sweet girl who has just recently finished nursing 7 kittens, and now I'm ready...
Read MoreHi, I'm Rainee! I'm an extremely sweet girl who is very outgoing. I seem to get along great with the...
Read MoreI'm the longest resident, please give my profile a look! Hi, I'm Crow. I've been looking for a home since...
Read MoreI am in foster care, please call ahead to schedule an appointment with me so we can arrange with my...
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11/25/2021
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Great River Rescue!
Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels
11/23/2021
Happy Tails Tuesday - We adopted Arlo in August from GRR. He was so tiny and soooooo scared when we first met him!!! After cuddling and playing with him for an hour on the floor at GRR we were certain he would be a welcome addition to our family out in the country. We slowly introduced him to the house, our rescue dog Oscar (9 years) who also came from GRR, and bit by bit he has come to fill our house and our hearts. He is so energetic, curious, playful, and sometimes a little clumsy. And when he’s ready for a nap he finds his favorite rocking chair or human to curl up beside. Welcome home Arlo!
Share your happy "tails" at happytails@greatriverrescue.com
11/19/2021
$14,444 raised on #GTMD21. We finished #3 in the region for giving. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
11/18/2021
Thank you donors! We've reached our match! Total giving for today is at over $12,000. Just a little ways to go to reach our $15,000 goal. #gtmd21
11/18/2021
Thank you for supporting GRR! If you haven't given yet, please help us reach our $15,000 goal and become the #1 organization for giving in all of Northwest Minnesota. Go to givemn.org and search for Great River Rescue to give. #gtmd21
11/17/2021
Double your Gift to GRR Tomorrow!
11/16/2021
Minnesota's Giving Holiday is this Thursday. Help us reach our goal of $15,000 to continue saving and caring for pets. All gifts up to a total of $6000 will be matched! #gtmd21
11/16/2021
Our shy buddy Charlie just went to a new home. We are so glad for him and happy to have adopters who can give these pets the individualized attention they need.
11/15/2021
Give to the Max Day is this Thursday, and this year your gift will be doubled! #gtmd21
Visit the link in our profile to give.
11/10/2021
Remember to designate Great River Rescue when you shop at Amazon Smile!
11/09/2021
Our Pet Fixers clinics are done for 2021. We plan to resume clinics in April. Thank you to everyone who helped make this program possible. This year, we spayed/neutered 742 animals, gave 577 vaccinations, inserted 146 microchips, applied 99 flea/tick treatments, and gave 42 dewormers!
11/03/2021
Thank you to our veterinary partners - Animal Care Clinic Bemidji , Northern Veterinary Clinic , and Isaacson Veterinary Hospital . We wouldn't exist without their support!