Disclaimer: AWK News is an independent informational directory and is not sponsored by, affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed below unless specifically stated otherwise. Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, current services, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Animal Humane Society — Golden Valley
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
845 Meadow Lane North
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Phone
763-522-4325
Email
No public general email
County
Hennepin County
Website
Animal Humane Society | Animal Humane Society
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Small companion animals
Services Provided
Sheltering and adoption
Foster care
Veterinary services
Behavior and training support
Lost-and-found assistance
Pet-owner resources
Animal cruelty investigations
About
Animal Humane Society is one of Minnesota’s largest companion-animal welfare organizations. It provides sheltering and adoption services along with veterinary care, foster programs, behavior resources, education and assistance for pet owners.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Ruff Start Rescue — Princeton
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
12526 319th Avenue
Princeton, MN 55371
Phone
763-355-3981
County
Mille Lacs County
Website
Ruff Start Rescue – Ruff Start Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Ferrets
Other companion animals
Services Provided
Foster-based rescue
Adoption
Owner-surrender assistance
Veterinary care
Foster care
Humane education
Community pet resources
About
Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based companion-animal rescue serving animals throughout Minnesota. Dogs, cats, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits and other small companion animals are cared for primarily in volunteer foster homes rather than a traditional shelter.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary — Faribault
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
3405 220th Street East
Faribault, MN 55021
Phone
612-245-5080
Text only
Email
info@furballcats.com
County
Rice County
Website
Home – Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Feral cats
Unsocialized cats
Behaviorally difficult cats
Hard-to-place cats
Services Provided
Cage-free sanctuary
Long-term care
Socialization
Veterinary care
Spay/neuter assistance
Adoption of suitable cats
About
Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary provides a cage-free refuge for feral and hard-to-place cats, including cats that struggled in traditional shelter environments. Some residents remain at the sanctuary permanently, while others become adoptable after gaining trust and becoming socialized. Furball Farm currently states that it is on an intake hold and is not accepting cats.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota — Roseville
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes – Master wildlife rehabilitation facility
Address
2530 Dale Street North
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone
651-486-9453
Email
info@wrcmn.org
County
Ramsey County
Website
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Wild mammals
Songbirds
Waterfowl
Reptiles
Amphibians
Migratory birds
Deer
Other native Minnesota wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife emergency medical care
Wildlife rehabilitation
Orphan care
Veterinary treatment
Release preparation
Public wildlife guidance
Education
About
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota is one of the state’s largest wildlife hospitals and treats injured, sick, and orphaned native wildlife for eventual release. The Minnesota DNR currently lists the center as a Master rehabilitator authorized for a broad range of species, including migratory birds and certain threatened or endangered wildlife.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
The Raptor Center — St. Paul
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
No – program of the University of Minnesota
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
DNR Master rehabilitation listing on file; the current DNR list still displays a January 31, 2026 expiration date, so current permit renewal status should be confirmed directly. The center remains actively admitting and treating raptors in 2026.
Address
1920 Fitch Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone
612-624-4745
Email
raptor@umn.edu
County
Ramsey County
Website
Homepage | The Raptor Center
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Eagles
Hawks
Owls
Falcons
Ospreys
Vultures
Other birds of prey
Services Provided
Raptor medical treatment
Wildlife rehabilitation
Surgery
Release preparation
Injured-raptor guidance
Research
Conservation education
About
The University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center specializes in injured and sick birds of prey. Its wildlife hospital treats raptors for rehabilitation and release while also conducting research, conservation work, professional training and public education. Its clinic phone is monitored daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with patient admissions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Program — Garrison
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes – Master wildlife rehabilitator
Address
10036 Old Highway 18
Garrison, MN 56450
Phone
320-692-5417
Email
wildandfreewildlifeprogram@gmail.com
County
Crow Wing County
Website
Welcome to Wild & Free – Wild & Free
Emergency Hotline
Yes – 24/7
Animals Helped
Deer and fawns
Black bears
Small mammals
Birds
Migratory birds
Reptiles
Other native wildlife
Services Provided
Wildlife rescue assistance
Wildlife intake
Medical treatment
Orphan care
Rehabilitation
Release
24-hour telephone assistance
About
Wild & Free is a wildlife rehabilitation center in Garrison that accepts a broad range of injured and orphaned Minnesota wildlife, including fawns and black bears. Its animal-assistance phone line operates 24 hours a day, while its intake center accepts animal drop-offs during posted daytime hours.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Farmaste Animal Sanctuary — Lindstrom
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 624
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Phone
651-400-0097
Email
info@farmaste.org
County
Chisago County
Website
Farmaste Animal Sanctuary, Minnesota, Farm Animal Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Cows
Pigs
Goats
Sheep
Chickens
Other farm animals
Services Provided
Farm-animal rescue
Rehabilitation
Lifelong sanctuary
Animal care
Educational tours
Volunteer programs
About
Farmaste rescues abused, neglected, and unwanted farm animals and provides permanent sanctuary on its Lindstrom-area farm. The organization cares for cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens and other farmed animals and is verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. The physical sanctuary address is provided only for scheduled visits.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation — Zimmerman
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 47
Zimmerman, MN 55398
Phone
763-856-3119
Email
info@mnhoovedanimalrescue.org
County
Sherburne County
Website
Home – Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Ponies
Other equines
Other hooved animals
Services Provided
Humane-case rescue
Neglect and abuse cases
Medical rehabilitation
Foster care
Training
Adoption
Emergency transport coordination
About
Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation specializes in horses and other hooved animals, with many animals entering its program through neglect, abuse and law-enforcement humane cases. The organization rehabilitates animals and places suitable horses into foster and adoptive homes.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
MN Pocket Pet Rescue — St. Paul
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
886 Arcade Street, P.O. Box 6852
St. Paul, MN 55106
Phone
No public phone listed
Email
info@mnpocketpetrescue.org
County
Ramsey County
Website
MN Pocket Pet Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Ferrets
Chinchillas
Degus
Gerbils
Hamsters
Hedgehogs
Mice
Rats
Sugar gliders
Services Provided
Foster-based rescue
Adoption
Rehoming assistance
Behavior and care education
Public outreach
Pocket-pet resources
About
MN Pocket Pet Rescue is a foster-based organization devoted specifically to small companion animals. Its work includes rescue and adoption as well as education designed to help families properly care for pocket pets and, when possible, keep animals safely in their existing homes.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026
Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue Services (MAARS) — St. Paul
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
1360 University Avenue West #347
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone
651-275-0568
Email
birds@maars.org
County
Ramsey County
Website
MAARS Parrot Sanctuary & Avian Rescue in Minnesota
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Parrots
Cockatoos
Macaws
Cockatiels
Other captive companion birds
Services Provided
Parrot sanctuary
Long-term avian care
Behavioral rehabilitation
Veterinary support
Avian-care education
Behavioral consultation
Advocacy
About
MAARS provides sanctuary and specialized care for captive parrots and other companion birds, including birds with complex physical or behavioral needs. Its primary focus is now lifelong sanctuary care and education rather than a general public intake-and-adoption program.
Last Verified
September 23, 2026