FM Area: Emergency Shelter

EMERGENCY ANIMAL SHELTER

FM HUMANE SOCIETY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FARGO-MOORHEAD EMERGENCY MANAGERS AND ADOPT-A-PET HAS SET UP A REGIONAL EMERGENCY ANIMAL SHELTER AT THE SCHOLLANDER PAVILION AT THE RED RIVER VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS.

THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL RESOURCES ARE ASSISTING WITH THE EMERGENCY ANIMAL SHELTER AND THE SHELTER IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING ANIMALS IN NEED OF SHELTER DUE TO THE FLOOD.

The phone number to the emergency animal shelter is 701-281-1574.

If your animal(s) will be in need of shelter at the emergency animal shelter, please prepare an emergency kit prior to bringing your animals to the shelter.

The kit should include:

-medications
-current vaccination/medical records
-food – at least three day supply, in an airtight container
-current photos and description of your pets
-pet carrier
-sturdy leashes
-familiar items, i.e., blankets, toys, pet beds

Also, make sure your pet has identification tags.

If you would like to donate to help the animals that are being housed at the emergency shelter, the following items are needed:

-Cat and dog food; kitten and puppy food (any brand)
-Cat litter (non-scoopable)
-Litter scoops
-Bleach
-Toys
-Bedding (old towels/blankets)
-Newspapers
-Garbage bags/poop bags
-Treats
-Bottled water
-Food/treats for the volunteers

Volunteers are needed at the shelter, however, call before arriving to make sure help is still needed at that time. The number to the emergency animal shelter is 701-281-1574.