Services

Adoption Program

Adoption Counseling

In an effort to match pets with people we provide as much information as possible about the pet being adopted and any health or temperament problems we have observed. It is important to remember that over 70% of the pets entering our shelter are strays with no history. We cannot guarantee the health, temperament, behavior or personality of any animal adopted.

We also provide information about the responsibilities of pet ownership including the long-term emotional and financial commitment required for owning a pet.

Humane Education/ Pet Behavior & Training/Resource Library

By increasing the awareness of animal welfare issues and pet care responsibilities we hope to decrease the overwhelming numbers of unwanted animals as well as the problems of neglect and abuse. Educational presentations, shelter tours, and information material are available to all age groups in the area.

Pet Loss Support Group

Losing a pet can be as devastating as losing a human friend or family member.  Emotions too are similar as are the stages of grief.  Denial, anger, guilt, depression are all natural components of pet loss.  Unfortunately, few outlets exist for pet owners to deal with the grieving process.  Our Pet Loss Support Group is available to help with that process.  Held the first and third Thursdays of each month the support group is open to the public with no fees or registrations necessary.  The group will meet from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.  No meetings are held on holidays.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are one of our most valuable resources. They are very special people who give of their time and their talents to benefits equally special pets. Check out the volunteer page for more information about becoming a volunteer and the volunteer opportunities available.

Lost & Found

Our lost and found service reunites lost pets with their owners. For more information about what to do if you have lost your pet please go to our Lost & Found page.

Spay/Neuter Assistance

Our spay/neuter program assists those individuals who are financially unable to sterilize their pets. We will assist you with $25 of the cost of the sterilization surgery. Financial assistance through this program does not cover any medical services, medications or vaccinations other than spaying or neutering. This program is not intended to be a discount program for those who have the financial means to spay or neuter their pets. It is important that all pet owners are aware of this vital responsibility and that they take the steps necessary to ensure the health and long life of their pets. If you are in need of financial assistance to spay or neuter your pet please call us at 701-775-3732.

Emergency Medical Assistance

Our emergency medical fund assists pet owners in financial need to provide essential medical care for their pets. This program is not intended to be a discount program for those who have the financial means to provide medical care for their pets. If you are in need of financial assistance for emergency medical care for your pet please call us at 701-775-3732.

Microchips & IDTags

We provide stainless steel and colored aluminum tags engraved with identification information for adopted pets, reclaimed pets and any pets in need of identification from the community.

The microchips available at the Circle of Friends Humane Society are 24PetWatch, identificable with all universal scanners.  The cost is $25 and includes free registration with the national database.  Consider microchipping your pet as a safe and proven method of pet identification.

Pet Cove & Gift Gallery

The Pet Cove offers adopters basic supplies for their newly adopted pets. Supplies such as beds, toys, treats, collars and leashes are available for purchase.  Proceeds from items purchased in the Pet Cove are used for the operation of the Circle of Friends Humane Society.

Live Trap/Pet Carrier Loans

Newsletter

“Paw Prints” is the newsletter of the Circle of Friends Humane Society. Its purpose is to present issues of importance to the pet owner and to provide a look at the Circle of Friends Humane Society and its activities.