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Mending Spirits Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in Mankato, MN that serves everyone everywhere!
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Mending Spirits Animal Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3) 100 percent volunteer foster-based animal rescue in Mankato, MN. We serve vast communities in need throughout Minnesota and all over the United States. Founded in October of 2013, MSARs dedicated volunteers of nearly 200 members. Almost half of our animal intakes are special needs cases. We maintain an average of 70-80 animals in care ranging from dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rabbits, other small animals, plus 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 serve as a rescue for the community too and educate and advocate for responsible pet ownership, pet retention tools, overpopulation control, affordable spaying/neutering services, behavioral management and training, proper preventative and maintenance care.
MSARs animals are provided:
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.
Help Them Heal Program:
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.
Special needs animals may suffer from the following:
They all deserve a chance! Securing wellness and a loving forever home for a special needs animal is so rewarding!
Healing Heroes Program:
In 2019, we launched our Healing Heroes program! MSAR has a professional trainer onboard who custom trains rescued dogs to become a trained service dog for a Veteran in need. We have begun to work closely with Veteran supportive programs to assist with connecting us to Veterans appropriate for this cause. We do not charge higher adoption fees for these specially trained dogs and the fee is solely funded by fundraising and donation.
MSAR Board of Directors,
Kristy, Angie, Shannon, Stacy, Nancy, and Kelly
EIN 61-1732397
The bridge between; for an animal in need. Never alone and forever in a home.
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 serve as a rescue for the community too and educate and advocate for responsible pet ownership, pet retention tools, overpopulation control, affordable spaying/neutering services, behavioral management and training, proper preventative and maintenance care.
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
- FeLV test and supportive care (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.)
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.
Help Them Heal Program:
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.
Special needs animals may suffer from the following:
- Has a physical disability
- Has a chronic or terminal illness
- Is recovering from a serious injury
- Is elderly and/or requires hospice care at home
- Has emotional and/or behavioral problems
They all deserve a chance! Securing wellness and a loving forever home for a special needs animal is so rewarding!
Healing Heroes Program:
In 2019, we launched our Healing Heroes program! MSAR has a professional trainer onboard who custom trains rescued dogs to become a trained service dog for a Veteran in need. We have begun to work closely with Veteran supportive programs to assist with connecting us to Veterans appropriate for this cause. We do not charge higher adoption fees for these specially trained dogs and the fee is solely funded by fundraising and donation.
MSAR Board of Directors,
Kristy, Angie, Shannon, Stacy, Nancy, and Kelly
EIN 61-1732397
The bridge between; for an animal in need. Never alone and forever in a home.
