National Pet Day is Friday April 11th, 2025. There are loads of things you can do to celebrate your pet:
- Have a pet date and have your pup pick a new toy & share a pup cup!
- Extra snacks or an extra special snack
- LOADS of cuddles & snuggles!
And why not head to one of the 12 humane societies and shelters around the state of Minnesota and hand out pats & snacks there too! (Make sure to ask if there are treats you can share with the dogs when you visit.) Perhaps you’ll find a new friend to bring home too!
Yes, there are 12 humane societies & animal shelter organizations in Minnesota! (I didn’t know either!)
- Northwoods Humane Society in Wyoming MN
- Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud MN
- Carver Scott Humane Society in Chaska MN
- Paws & Claws Humane Society in Rochester MN
- Lakes Area Humane Society in Alexandria MN
- Brown County Humane Society in New Ulm MN
- Borderland Humane Society in International Falls MN
- Prairie’s Edge Humane Society in Northfield MN
- Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society (BENCHS) in Mankato Mn
- Hawk Creek Animal Shelter / Humane Society of Kandiyohi & Meeker Counties in Willmar MN
- Wadena County Humane Society in Wadena MN
- Animal Humane Society / Woodbury Animal Humane Society in Woodbury MN
In addition to these humane society & animal shelter organizations there are about 63 animal rescues in the state – some with shelter space, others with a vast foster network. If you want to know them all the Minnesota Federated Humane Societies has an extensive list of them.
Did you know that I’ve adopted dogs from 3 different shelters across the state? Mick was from Lakes Area Humane Society in Alexandria, Bender was from Hawk Creek in Willmar and Axle was from Tri County Humane Society in St. Cloud!
And if you’re at TCHS you might as well pop in and say hello to the cats, then check out the bunnies, guinea pigs and other small critters too!
Can’t have a pet? Visiting Tri County Humane Society on National Pet Day is a great way to celebrate pets. Ask if there are any volunteering opportunities or other ways you can help animals in need.
Have a pet? Celebrate them! And pop into TCHS too!
How are you going to celebrate National Pet Day?
