Star of the North Humane SocietyGrand Rapids, MN

2014 Upcoming Events:

OPEN HOUSE
MONDAY, JUNE 30 10 AM - 6 PM
208 9TH AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS

CHECK OUT THE FUN ACTIVITIES!

MEET OUR ADOPTABLE ANIMALS!

TAKE A PICTURE WITH A COOL STOCK CAR!

BEAUTIFUL HANGING AND POTTED PLANTS FOR SALE!

FREE PET NAIL TRIMS by Beth from Grand Rapids Veterinary Clinic.

PHOTO BOOTH AVAILABLE FOR PICTURES!

ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK:
Kindle

KINDLE was a stray and is just a gem! She is beautiful and a sweetie!

A Special Thank You....

to the rescuers, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and donors who made a difference in an animal's life this year.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS IN ANIMAL RESCUE WORK

Pet Haven’s SPAY/NEUTER INITIATIVE GRANTS are available to 501(c)3 and other non-profit organizations like STAR OF THE NORTH HUMANE SOCIETY who are concerned with the welfare of animals.

THE AMERICAN COMPETITIVE TRAIL HORSE ASSOCIATION IS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE "RIDE HOSTS" CAN CHOOSE TO DONATE TO RESCUE GROUPS WHO ARE REGISTERED WITH ACTHA. WE REDISTRIBUTED THE $93.00 THAT WAS DESIGNATED FOR STAR OF THE NORTH THIS YEAR TO HELP WITH VET BILLS FOR LOCAL HORSES THAT WERE RESCUED.

NORTHLAND SPAY/NEUTER
CLINIC, INC
of Duluth

Star of the North
works with
Northland Spay/Neuter Clinic
of Duluth, MN,
to offer our
community affordable
spay and neuter services
for pet owners making less than $40,000/year.

TARGET & WALMART STORES IN GRAND RAPIDS

OUR LOCAL TARGET AND WALMART STORES DONATE PET FOOD TO US AND WE REDISTRIBUTE IT TO LOCAL FOOD SHELVES, SMALL RESCUES, AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS.

PURINA PRO PLAN RALLY TO THE RESCUE

Star of the North Humane Society is an Ambassador with the Rally to Rescue®program. Through the Rally to Rescue® program, Purina® Pro Plan® brand pet food supports pet rescue organizations like ours across the country to help give rescued pets the nutrition and care they need and the loving homes they deserve. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.facebook.com/rallytorescue.

Star of the North Humane Society would like to share some of our “Blessings”...

1. The merchants in our community...

....who have helped take care of animals by sponsoring a fundraiser, donating a raffle item, or allowing us to put a donation can in their shop. We'd also like to thank our local Target and Walmart stores that have donated pet food to us. What we don't use we can re-distribute to local food shelves, small "rescues", and needy individuals.

3. Low-cost spay and neuter services...

.... for people who want to do the right thing but may not be able to afford it is definitely a blessing! One of our very important partners in this endeavor is Pet Haven, Inc of Minnesota. Pet Haven awards small grants for spaying and neutering and we were given $2000 for 2013--twice as much as last year! Northland Spay and Neuter Clinic of Duluth is another organization to which we feel very grateful. Without their Neuter Commuter program we would not be able to provide a low-cost spay/neuter program here.

2. The veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other staff...

....who provide animal care in our area. We count on their knowledge and compassion to determine the most effective and humane treatments for the animals we bring to them.

4. People who give a monetary gift...

....to Star of the North. Some send a donation to remember a beloved pet, often a dog or cat who was adopted from Star of the North. Some simply want to support animal welfare efforts in the area. Others are kind-hearted animal lovers who remember a local shelter or rescue group in their will. (It's always very moving to find out that a person may not have had a lot---yet they left something to help neglected, abused, and abandoned animals.) In addition, some are family and friends who choose to honor their loved ones who have passed away by making a donation to Star of the North. All of these people touch our hearts!

5. Volunteers!

They show up at 5:45 am every month to help with the Neuter Commuter and clean the crates to be used for next time. They pick up donated items and deliver them where needed, pick up abandoned or surrendered animals, and take rescued animals to the vet. They do foster care for animals (including socialization and nursing care when needed) until the pets can find a permanent home. They raise money by organizing fundraisers, collecting the money from the donation cans, and applying for grants. Some volunteers work in the background: answering calls for assistance and the neuter commuter, keeping the website and Facebook page updated, writing thank yous to donors, organizing the Society’s paperwork and making sure everything that a non-profit needs for its 501(c)3 status is kept up-to-date. Sounds like a lot of volunteers, right? Actually, it’s a small group. Some of them do all of the above and more and would love your help.

MOBILE ADOPTION AT CENTRAL SQUARE MALL

A FOSTER FAMILY MEETS THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO ARE ADOPTING

PICKING UP DONATED FOOD FROM WALMART

OUR BOOTH AT THE ITASCA COUNTY FAIR

Want to be counted as a “Blessing?”
Join others in your community who are working for the good of animals and the people who love them.

Connect With
Star of the North Humane Society

starnorthhumanesociety@gmail.com
or 218-245-3732
Thank you for visiting our website at starnorth.org
Visit our Facebook page: STAR NORTH HUMANE SOCIETY for updates and more!

Star of the North Humane Society is a foster-based humane society operated entirely by volunteers. Although we do not currently have a shelter, our volunteers help with rescuing and rehoming unwanted companion animals. The animals taken in by us are placed in foster homes until they can find their new homes. We also facilitate a low-cost spay/neuter program for people with a household income of less than $40,000, and we distribute donated pet food to local food shelves, small rescue groups, and needy individuals. When you call, please leave a clear message. There is no one to take your initial call, but we make every effort to respond as soon as possible. If you have submitted an application to volunteer, foster, or adopt, your application will be processed as soon as possible and you will receive an email or phone call confirming the status.
218-245-3732

Star of the North Humane Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that exists through the generosity of donors, supporters, and dedicated volunteers. Information regarding the operations of SNHS can be obtained by submitting your request to starnorthhumanesociety@gmail.com