Grant County Humane Society MN

Grant County Humane Society is a no-kill animal shelter that is dedicated to providing a safe environment for domestic dogs and cats until their forever homes are found. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership. We take in hundreds of animals each year that are abandoned, lost, or surrendered to our care because their owners can no longer care for them. As a no-kill shelter our animals are with us as long as it takes to find that perfect forever family.

For the past 16 years we have worked out of the Fjoslien Animal Shelter caring for lost, stray, and abandoned cats and dogs. As usual it has been very busy at GCHS in 2024 with a lot of exciting things going on. 

2024 Grant County Humane Society Intake & Adoptions

• Animal Intake: 94
  • Cats: 23
  • Dogs: 20
  • Kittens: 44 (5 born at GCHS)
  • Puppies: 7
• Adoptions: 103
  • Cats: 35
  • Dogs: 32
  • Kittens: 25
  • Puppies:11

2024 has brought challenges! Costs are going up and so many continue to tighten their budgets. This year we have spent time restructuring to also tighten our budget. Our annual operating budget is $145,000 per year, which is approximately $12,000 per month or $400 per day! We do our best to cover normal operating costs through a series of aggressive fundraising events throughout the year.  Additional income sources are in the form of memberships and sponsorships, adoption fees, surrender fees, grants and donations. We are asking for help in any way you are able, whether it be donations of funds or supplies, volunteering, or maybe consider becoming part of our board of directors. 

The shelter has an incredible team of employees and volunteers who answer the call at any hour when needed, at times outside of their regular working hours.  We work with the amazing doctors and staff at Lake Region Small Animal Center who go above and beyond and provide the shelter with a very generous discount on their services. Staffing and vet care are our largest expenses. Our primary goal is the health and well-being of our animals. All animals are spayed or neutered, given necessary vaccinations, and any health issues are addressed before sending them to their new homes.  

Every dollar counts as we do our best to stretch the money and supplies to cover our ongoing needs. This year we have definitely had many animals with extra needs (like special sur­geries, other health needs, puppies, and kitties, etc.) and we do our best to give them the loving care they deserve. Thank you for supporting the shelter and our animals as you continue to make a difference.

Thank you for your donation and your support!  We are very grateful and every dollar donated goes to the care of our loving animals in need!  For additional opportunities beyond Give to the Max donations, please visit our website www.gchumsoc.org