MENDING SPIRITS ANIMAL RESCUE

Founded in October of 2013, MSARs dedicated volunteers of over 200 members have successfully enabled rescue for over 4000 animals of roughly 30 different species! We maintain an average of nearly 200 or more animals in foster care, ranging from dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rabbits, pocket pets, exotics, and farm animals. We are one of the only all-animal rescues in southern Minnesota!

MSARs animals are provided:
• Spay or neuter surgery
• Distemper and Rabies vaccinations and boosters
• Deworming treatments
• Heartworm tests and treatment/medication (if positive)
• Microchip implant
• FIV and FeLV tests and treatment/medication (if positive)
• Monthly heartworm and flea/tick preventatives
• Dental care if needed
• Orthopedic surgery and aftercare if needed
• Care for illness and injury
• Food, treats, and supplements appropriate for their nutritional needs
• Access to free training
• Supplies for our fosters (food, crate, bedding, toys, leash, collar, cat litter, etc.)
Our Mission:
We successfully rescue animals from animal impound, high kill facilities, owner surrenders, cruelty cases, strays, and puppy mills then place them into well-paired, permanent homes.
We also serve as a rescue for the community and educate and advocate for responsible pet ownership, pet retention tools, overpopulation control, affordable spaying/neutering services, supply pet food during hardship, behavioral management and training, and proper preventative and maintenance care.

MSAR has five programs that align with the needs of our community.

Help them Heal-On average, nearly 50 percent of our intakes are special needs. Let's define “special needs”. The reality is that all animals need special care and love. Special needs animals often require a little extra time, love, and energy. These animals take a certain commitment, especially financially, as they will often need extensive medical care or other supportive services

Pet Pantry Program-This program utilizes our extra donated supplies to help local families who might be facing uncertainty during this time when financial security, stability, and physical and mental health became the nation's biggest concern.

Pet Retention Program-MSAR takes pride in enabling successful pet ownership that is lifelong. We engage in securing proper placements with a screening process. In addition, we have created a Pet Behavior Library, supply access to professional training and behavioral staff at no cost to our alumni. Our overall return rate is less than 4 percent.

Mending Moments- promotes hospice and palliative care that addresses the physical, psychological, and social needs of animals with chronic and/or life-limiting diseases.

Healing Heros-MSAR has a professional trainer onboard who custom trains rescued dogs to become a trained service dog for a Veteran in need.

Because our volunteers arrange foster placements for local animals that are impounded, owner surrenders, homeless, urgent care, or with medical/behavioral needs, we have been able to drastically lower euthanasia rates within some holding facilities down to 1%. We continue to encourage volunteers in our local community to join our team. They bring new ideas, enthusiasm, skills & many talents to our growing rescue.

Founded in October of 2013, MSARs dedicated volunteers of over 200 members have successfully enabled rescue for over 4000 animals of roughly 30 different species! We maintain an average of nearly 200 or more animals in foster care, ranging from dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rabbits, pocket pets, exotics, and farm animals. We are one of the only all-animal rescues in southern Minnesota!

MSARs animals are provided:
• Spay or neuter surgery
• Distemper and Rabies vaccinations and boosters
• Deworming treatments
• Heartworm tests and treatment/medication (if positive)
• Microchip implant
• FIV and FeLV tests and treatment/medication (if positive)
• Monthly heartworm and flea/tick preventatives
• Dental care if needed
• Orthopedic surgery and aftercare if needed
• Care for illness and injury
• Food, treats, and supplements appropriate for their nutritional needs
• Access to free training
• Supplies for our fosters (food, crate, bedding, toys, leash, collar, cat litter, etc.)
Our Mission:
We successfully rescue animals from animal impound, high kill facilities, owner surrenders, cruelty cases, strays, and puppy mills then place them into well-paired, permanent homes.
We also serve as a rescue for the community and educate and advocate for responsible pet ownership, pet retention tools, overpopulation control, affordable spaying/neutering services, supply pet food during hardship, behavioral management and training, and proper preventative and maintenance care.

MSAR has five programs that align with the needs of our community.

Help them Heal-On average, nearly 50 percent of our intakes are special needs. Let's define “special needs”. The reality is that all animals need special care and love. Special needs animals often require a little extra time, love, and energy. These animals take a certain commitment, especially financially, as they will often need extensive medical care or other supportive services

Pet Pantry Program-This program utilizes our extra donated supplies to help local families who might be facing uncertainty during this time when financial security, stability, and physical and mental health became the nation's biggest concern.

Pet Retention Program-MSAR takes pride in enabling successful pet ownership that is lifelong. We engage in securing proper placements with a screening process. In addition, we have created a Pet Behavior Library, supply access to professional training and behavioral staff at no cost to our alumni. Our overall return rate is less than 4 percent.

Mending Moments- promotes hospice and palliative care that addresses the physical, psychological, and social needs of animals with chronic and/or life-limiting diseases.

Healing Heros-MSAR has a professional trainer onboard who custom trains rescued dogs to become a trained service dog for a Veteran in need.

Founded in October of 2013, MSARs dedicated volunteers of over 200 members have successfully enabled rescue for over 4000 animals of roughly 30 different species! We maintain an average of nearly 200 or more animals in foster care, ranging from dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rabbits, pocket pets, exotics, and farm animals. We are one of the only all-animal rescues in southern Minnesota!

Our Mission:
We successfully rescue animals from animal impound, high kill facilities, owner surrenders, cruelty cases, strays, and puppy mills then place them into well-paired, permanent homes.
We also serve as a rescue for the community and educate and advocate for responsible pet ownership, pet retention tools, overpopulation control, affordable spaying/neutering services, supply pet food during hardship, behavioral management and training, and proper preventative and maintenance care.

MSAR has five programs that align with the needs of our community.