Recent News

  • Wildlife
    Posted :
    04/18/2009

    Please respect the natural balance of wildlife habitats; sometimes the best way to help wildlife is not to help at all. MVHS is a companion animal shelter and does not rehabilitate wildlife. Here are some helpful links:

    MVHS Wildlife articles

    Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

  • Summer Camp
    Posted :
    03/11/2009

    The Minnesota Valley Humane Society is pleased to present its 2009 Playful Paws Summer Camp for kids!  We have expanded to a three-day program this year which will include participation in a variety of activities such as Games, Exercise, Crafts, and Special Guest Speakers.  Campers will also get a behind the scenes tour of MVHS, meet some of MVHS’ Animal Ambassadors, and learn about various animal-related topics.  Please click here for more information!

Hours and Location

Hours
Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday, 11:00am to 5:00pm

MVHS is open selected evenings for classes including Canine U Dog Training and CARE Seminars only. 

Our address is:
Minnesota Valley Humane Society
1313 East Highway 13
Burnsville, MN 55337

Our phone number is:
952-894-5000.

Capital Campaign
***Action Alert!***  

We Need Your Help!! 

 

Want to do one thing today to help the Minnesota Valley Humane Society achieve our dream of relocating to a new facility?  Please click here!!

Urgent Needs

We try to spend our limited resources to directly benefit the animals, but that doesn’t leave much to spend on the things we need to keep our shelter running. Anything our supporters can help us with is greatly appreciated!

  • Even though we greatly appreciate all the items that are donated to us, we are unable to accept the following items:

    Sheets, used litter boxes, used litter scoops, outdoor dog kennels, rabbit hutches, dog houses, criss-crossed shredded paper, and pet food not in the original container.

    Thank you for your understanding, and if you'd like to donate, the following are items we are in urgent need of:

    Kitty Litter (Non-Clumping)

    Hand Sanitizer

    Dish Soap

    Knotted Rawhide Bones (White non-flavored or non-basted only please) 

    Laundry Detergent 

    Dog Leashes & Collars

    Off-Site space for Canine U Classes

    $50 BILLS 

    More needed items can be found here.

New Animals at MVHS

Minnesota Valley Humane Society has met all standards and is qualified to display the Charities Review Council Seal, which demonstrates MVHS’s accountability to donors and funders.