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Minnesota Valley Humane Society

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Shelter Helper Program and Humane Education
Click here to link to our Humane Education Page
Learn about MVHS's Group Service Projects and Humane Education programs. (pdf version)

To register for a program, please complete the following application.
Humane Education Registration Form (pdf version)

Microchiping your pet - a permanent ID tag
We offer microchipping for animals adopted from MVHS. Please visit here to read more.

Renting with Pets
Moving is one of the more common reason animals are surrendered to the Minnesota Valley Humane Society. Click here to view our pet-friendly apartment list and to learn more about renting with pets.

Big Red and Other Animal Ambassadors
The Minnesota Valley Humane Society has a wide range of specially trained animal ambassadors we use to educate children and adults. Please click here to learn more about Big Red and our famous animal ambassadors.

Lost and Found Information
We provide information to assist you find your lost pet and/or help prevent a loss.

Animal Abuse and Humane Investigations
To begin investigation of a problem, first report the abuse to your local animal control officer and see if they can handle the situation without our assistance. If you need further assistance, please call us for additional information.

Free ID Tags
If you live in the Twin Cities area, you can recieve a free ID tag by visiting the Minnesota Valley Humane Society. You can also purchase a personalized ID tag from our online store.

Hot Dog, Cool Cat, and Home Alone Cards
Do you know that the temperature inside a parked car can reach 160 degrees within minutes in the summer, even with the windows partially open?

MVHS is helping warn people of the danger to pets of heatstroke or death by providing "Hot Dog Cards." These bright red cards serve as a warning to keep pets at home on hot days. The cards are distributed to security personel at local shopping centers, animal control officers and are also available to the general public. Pick some up today. We also produce educational materials encouraging indoor-only cats.

Education for Pet Parents and Pets
The Minnesota Valley Humane Society offers the following classes to the community.
  • Canine U Obedience training for the family pet....taught by the experts at the Minnesota Valley Humane Society.
    Classes meet for one hour a week for 4-6 weeks.

  • Pet Parent Roundtable DiscussionsWe know that having a pet can sometimes be a struggle. These sessions are an opportunity for you to meet with our experts and discuss your pet's behavior and care.
    These classes are free and last approximately one hour.

  • CARE Seminars An in-depth look at common behavior problems and/or items of interest to pet lovers.
    Classes are approximately two hours long and are scheduled quarterly.

  • Behavior help is only a click away. We'll help you be a better pet parent with our online Fact Sheets, free classes.

Volunteer Activities
Over 180 volunteers donate time and talents to MVHS. Some help care for the animals, others help our program staff. Click here to learn more about volunteering at the Minnesota Valley Humane Society.

Adoption and Surrender
We're very successful finding homes for homeless animals.


Please support MVHS -- Visit our Opportunities for Giving page to learn more or donate online at


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Minnesota Valley Humane Society
1313 East Highway 13, Burnsville MN 55337
Map and directions
Telephone: 952-894-5000
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We are open six days a week: Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm. We are closed on Mondays.

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