Mission & History

Mission

The Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter is passionately devoted to the care of animals in need, by providing rescue, shelter, adoption, and veterinary services in central Minnesota.

Cher, Shelter Animal #0001, was the first animal adopted from our shelter when we were foster home based in the summer of 1999.

Looking Back on the Past but Working Towards the Future

Where We've Been

1999

The Very Beginning

First organizational meeting - January

First adoptions - June

2000

First Pet Walk

The first pet walk was held in the summer. This event will remain one of our largest fundraisers for years to come.

2001

Home at the Fairgrounds

McLeod County donated the use of their former hazardous waste facility just outside of the fairgrounds entrance. We housed dogs and cats at this location originally.