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 Hopper! If you're looking for a BFF, I'm your guy. I'm your typical husky who loves to talk...
Read MoreHi, I'm Meatball. I'm still new to the shelter, so they are still getting to know me. It's important for...
Read MoreHi, I'm Scoot! I'm a very sweet kitty who loves getting lots of love. I've lived with cats previously. Come...
Read MoreHi, I'm Daisy! After a long 6 months of being in a foster home getting treated for heartworm, I've finally...
Read MoreHi, I'm Styrofoam. I'm a super sweet girl, and I've done great meeting other cats at the shelter. I would...
Read MoreHi, I'm Widow! I was originally from GRR as a kitten, but have since been returned due to absolutley no...
Read MoreHi, I'm Betty! For the past 6 months, I've been in a foster home getting treated for heartworm. Now, I've...
Read MoreHi, I'm Toothless. I'm an extremely handsome kitty, and my previous family said I'm super sweet (I can sometimes swat...
Read MoreHi, I'm Tika! AKA your new BFF! My previous family said I do great in the kennel, walk great on...
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 MoreHi, I'm Birdie. I'm your typical Torti with the typical Torti-attitude! I'm sweet most of the time, but sometimes I...
Read MoreHi, I'm Vanellope! I'm a SUPER sweet, SUPER playful, and SUPER loving girl! My best home is one that is...
Read MoreHi, I'm Ray-Ray! I love to snuggle up in your arms, get lots of cuddles and kisses, and play. When...
Read MoreHi, I'm Horace. I'm a super sweet and chill guy who loves cuddles. I do great with other cats and...
Read MoreHi, I'm Mojo! I'm pretty shy at first, but I open up pretty quickly. My previous home said I did...
Read MoreHi, I'm Sage! AKA the cutest kitty ever! I love to meow at you all about my day (I have...
Read MoreHi, I'm Smudge. I'm a little shy at first, but open up pretty quickly. I'm a super sweet boy! My...
Read MoreHi, I'm Ms. Frizzle! I'm the sweetest mama kitty ever. I came in with my three 2 month old kittens...
Read MoreHi, I'm Kitty Lou. I can be a little shy and nervous at first, but once you let me get...
Read MoreHi, I'm Dillon! I'm the sweetest, most loving kitten ever. I love to snuggle up in your lap and be...
Read MoreHi, I'm Tiny! I'm super sweet, super smart, and SUPER handsome. Perfect combination! If you're looking for a running buddy,...
Read More
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!