The Headwaters Animal Shelter is a non-profit 501c(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for abandoned, surrendered, neglected, abused and stray animals. We rely almost 100% on the donations and generosity of our community to fund the expenses associated with operating the Shelter. Our members and volunteers provide us with the helping hands we need to care for the animals, and to help raise funding and awareness of our needs and mission.
The adoption process starts with a commitment and a promise. You are making a commitment to provide a home and proper care for your new pet and a promise of love and friendship for a lifetime. This is why we encourage you to make your decision with careful consideration of your lifestyle, time, resources and expectations. If you haven't already, please visit our section on Choosing the Right Pet for more tips and information on selecting the right companion for you. Once you choose a pet to adopt, the Shelter staff will spend some time observing the interactions between you and the animal to help ensure a good match. You will be asked to complete an Adoption Questionnaire and will be interviewed by a Shelter staff member. During this part of the process, the Shelter ensures you and the pet you have chosen will be good partners. Your lifestyle is an important consideration when choosing the right pet! An active, large breed dog is not a good choice for someone who lives in an apartment and is not home much. Upon successful completion of the interview, you are ready to complete the Adoption Contract and pay your adoption fee. Then it's time to head for home and the beginning of a wonderful life together!
Park Rapids MN | 1.2 miles away
We are a foster based program so all our dogs are living in a volunteers home while waiting for adoption.