Great River Rescue

Great River Rescue

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Great River Rescue is a companion animal shelter and low-cost spay/neuter program in Bemidji, MN.

Great River Rescue houses adoptable dogs and cats until 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.

09/26/2026

Looking for a chatty cat that’s sure to always put a smile on your face? Look no more! Meet Bean🩶 This handsome kitty loves to talk it up, play with toys, scratch his cardboard pads, and eat some yummy treats. We think with proper introductions he would do great with other animals as well. Learn more or schedule an appointment to meet Bean on our website!

09/25/2026

We will be closed today, September 25th. Normal hours resume tomorrow, the 26th, from 12:30-4:30. Thank you!

09/24/2026

You don’t want to miss this spook-tacular event!👻

We’re excited to be hosting our annual Howl-o-ween Walk again this year on Saturday, October 24th! The spookiest part? This year, this event will be bigger and better than ever! We will have vendor booths such as vet clinics, groomers, dog trainers, and other pet related organizations!

So stop on by with your four-legged best friend, wear costumes, and win cool prizes!🧡

🎃 Where: Great River Rescue, 1612 Carr Lake Rd SE, Bemidji MN 56601. In our fabulous new 2 acre dog run!
🦇 When: Saturday, October 24th, from 4-6:30pm.
🎃 $5 per person, dogs free!

Register HERE: https://greatriverrescue.kindful.com/e/howl-o-ween-2026

All proceeds benefit the lives of our shelter dogs and cats!

09/24/2026

Potato
6 months old
Neutered male
Mixed breed
43lbs
Very friendly, energetic, and lovable pup! Great with people, other dogs, and kids. Learn more or schedule an appointment to meet him on our website🐶

09/24/2026

Pretty Mama (torti) and Buttercup are two lovely girls that would love to be adopted together! These girls are super affectionate, loving, and easy going cats. They would prefer to lounge around all day! Buttercup is very shy of new people at first, so it will take her some time to open up.

Learn more or schedule an appointment to meet them on our website!🐱

Photos from Great River Rescue's post 09/23/2026

Rev, Bug, Rowan, and Glacier were adopted recently! Congratulations!

09/23/2026

Murphy
Goldendoodle
1.5 years old
Neutered male
84lbs
Loves people and other dogs! Needs a home with no chickens, cats, or livestock.
Learn more or schedule an appointment to meet him on our website🐶

Photos from Great River Rescue's post 09/23/2026

Harvey here, ready to fill your day full of love and laughter! I’m an energetic, happy-go-lucky pup who adores every person I meet. Seriously, everyone is my BFF! I’ve done great with other dogs and would love a playmate in my forever home to keep me busy. I’m still a puppy so I’m still learning about not jumping, but I’m a smart boy and eager to please. I love playing in water, tossing around stuffed toys, and playing fetch. Come meet me!🐶❤️

09/22/2026

Got mice? Then Theodosia would like to be hired by you! 🐭🐱

This girl is not a fan of people, she’s been in our care for 42 days now with no improvement on socialization, so it’s time for her to be hired as a working cat. We’re not sure how she is with other cats, but she originally came to us as a stray with a litter of kittens (who have all since been adopted).

Working cats are name your price, fixed, up to date on vaccines, and FIV/FeLV negative. They must have a place for shelter, warmth, and food and water provided.

Give us a call at 218-751-7910 or send us a message if you’d like to hire Theodosia!

Photos from Great River Rescue's post 09/21/2026

Meet our dog and cat of the week, Bubbie🐶 and Paver🐱

Bubbie is an energetic, lovable, friendly pup who is always up for an adventure. He loves going for walks, playing with toys, and singing! Bubbie lived previously with other animals and kids, but slow introductions to current pets are highly recommended.

Paver is a super friendly, affectionate boy that’s looking for a lap to curl up on. He’s very easy going, and would do well in just about any household.

Learn more or schedule an appointment to meet them on our website!

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1612 Carr Lake Road SE
Bemidji, MN
56601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Friday 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 4:30pm

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