It is the mission of the Humane Society of the Lakes to provide services for abandoned or unwanted animals while they await lifelong homes. Our vision is that all animals are treated with dignity and respect. The Humane Society of the Lakes operates a no kill shelter for animals of the Becker County Area.
1. Complete an Animal Application (Cat or Dog, respectively), found on the website or within the shelter. 2. Allow staff to process your application for up to 3 to 5 business days. This time can vary due to veterinary, landlord, and/or reference availability. Staff will contact you to once completed to continue the adoption process. 3. Schedule a Meet and Greet with the animal! All family members, roommates, or other person(s) living in the adopter’s residence will be asked to meet the animal prior to adoption. 4. If applicable in dog adoptions, staff will request any current dog living within the adopter’s residence to meet the interested dog(s). 5. Complete adoption forms with staff! 6. Staff will complete a follow-up call with adopters to answer any potential questions and review the adopter and animals’ wellness.
Detroit Lakes MN 56501 | 2.4 miles away
Mission Statement: Improving our community by reuniting the lost and advocating for the unwanted. The Marshmallow Animal Shelter is a non-profit animal shelter located in Detroit Lakes, MN that was created to serve as a public resource for stray, abandoned, and rescued companion animals. One of the main goals of The Marshmallow Animal Shelter is to help educate the public about the benefits of spa