Windmill Animal Rescue - Elko New Market Pet Shelter

Windmill Animal Rescue

In 1990, some children in New Market, MN, brought a stray mother cat to be cared for at the local pet store. That was just the beginning. As the years went by, more and more animals were brought in: animals that were stray or orphaned, animals that were lost or injured. Even local wildlife like orphaned raccoon kits, squirrels that had fallen from their nest, robins, blue jays, hawks, and owls. Toni Maat turned this impromptu shelter into a nonprofit rescue organization and in December 2003, Windmill Animal Rescue was born. The shelter is located in New Market, MN, just 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities. The shelter serves the areas of Farmington, Lakeville, New Prague, Shakopee, Credit River and may other local communities. There are nearly 40 cats that need permanent homes. Windmill also needs foster homes, donations, and volunteers to maintain the facility and care for the cats. Windmill Animal Rescue is housed in and supported by Windmill Feed and Supply Company, where all pet supplies can be purchased. Many of the animals roam freely in the shelter and interact with customers and other critters. You may find a ferret playing with the cats, a kitten chasing a dog’s wagging tail, or even a bunny hopping up to sniff your shoelaces!

  • Shelter Address
  • 350 Main Street
    Elko New Market, MN 55054
  • Phone
  • (952) 461-2765
  • Contact Name
  • Website
  • http://www.windmillanimalrescue.com/
  • Pet types
  • Dogs/Cats/Small Animals
  • Location served

Adoption Process

Windmill Pet Rescue has been serving communities South of Lakeville, MN and the surrounding area for 10+ years. We are based in downtown Elko New Market but our resident cats, rabbits and small animals come from areas including Farmington, Shakopee, Prior Lake, New Prague and many others local communities. Windmill Animal Rescue is committed to finding the right match between pet and owner. If you are interested in adopting a cat, rabbit or any other needy friend, we ask that you come on down and spend some time with the animals. They love the company and attention, and you will gain a valuable look at how the animals interact with you, your family, and the other residents of Windmill. We also use an application and approval process to find the best home for the animal. Adoption applications require the approval of three board members and take a minimum of three days for review. No need to wait for an adoption day to meet the pets! Come by any time during business hours to meet the animals where they live.

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