Mya Hope Schuler
Apr 3, 2025
Mya Hope Schuler
June 4, 2010 - April 3, 2025
Mya was born on June 4th, 2010 and joined our family on August 13th, 2010. From the day we picked her up in southeastern Iowa, traveling home in a thunder storm, we could see how mellow her personality was. For the entire 15 years of her life, she remained the calm in...
Dr. Pepper Roush
Apr 1, 2025
The day I walked into the sanctuary, Dr. Pepper greeted me almost instantly; and even though I didn't know it at the moment, he had already chosen his forever home. He followed me everywhere in the sanctuary, slowly stealing bits of my heart. Visiting hours ended and something just felt missing as I headed home. A few days later, I...
Jersey Johnstad
Mar 14, 2025
Jersey joined our family on March 24, 2011 after we spent countless hours in the car traveling the state of Minnesota looking for the perfect Boston Terrier. She instantly had a new big brother and sister who were Labrador Retrievers and we were constantly worried about making sure she wouldn’t get trampled or played with too hard as she was...
Patrick Ryan Bisping
Feb 21, 2025
Patrick was born on July 29th, 2014. Eight weeks later he came bouncing into my life. The first night in his crate, not even a whimper. He was off to a new adventure and never looked back. And that was his attitude for the next ten years. He looked at every day as the best day of his life. He...
Spike Herschman
Feb 3, 2025
Spike Lee Herschman passed away peacefully surrounded by is loving parents and sister Nala at his home on Monday, February 3, 2024.
Spike was such a gentle, kind, and loving dog. He would always greet you when you walked in the door with one of his many toys in his mouth that he would want to show you that he was...
Rogue Holtum
Jan 24, 2025
On January 24, 2025, Rogue, a smart, scrappy and very stubborn little 13 year old Chihuahua-Poodle mix, told us she was tired of resisting her chronic heart failure that she successfully had been living with for over 2 years, and so she passed on peacefully. She was adopted as a puppy in Arizona where she lived happily with her human...
Mojo Coon
Jan 23, 2025
“Mojo was a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, a breed known for their loyalty, affection and their gentleness with children. Mojo was adopted by my husband and I in April of 2013 at the Faribault Humane Society. He was only 3 years old. At this time, my husband and I were just a couple of 19 year olds in a brand new relationship...
Gary Schmidt-MacElroy
Jan 20, 2025
Gary enjoyed snuggling with his humans any chance he got. He snatched any and all table food especially marshmallows, flamin hot cheetos, donuts and McDonald's french fries. Gary was given many nicknames based mostly off the food he would steal including Gar-bear french fry, Smelly cat, Fat cat, Chester, and Stinky man.
Waldo Vikeras
Jan 7, 2025
Waldo was a 10-month old rescue dog when I got him from Basset Buddies. He was an adorable puppy that grew up to be 74 pounds, even though I always considered him to be my 'baby boy'. He loved going on walks, meeting people as well as other dogs, McDonald cheeseburgers (no pickle), chasing squirrels from our bird feeder and...
Derby Olson-Tripp
Dec 23, 2024
Derby was born December 14th, 2017 on a small farm in Derby, IA. A Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd cross, known as livestock guardian dog, he had a natural instinct to guard animals. He moved to Faribault in March 2018 where he would become top dog at Graise Farm guarding chickens, ducks, guineas, geese, and goats. He befriended everyone that visited the...
Ozzy Cavazos
Dec 22, 2024
Ozzy was adopted alongside with his brother, Nacho October 18, 2024. From the moment I saw him at the sanctuary, I knew he was the one. He was not shy at all. He actually demanded pets LoL. Once we brought him home, he was ready to explore our home. He was very adventurous. He was such an active cat who...
Vegas Voge
Dec 10, 2024
“Vegas” Voge
Born – Sometime but celebrated on April 30 each year
Died – December 10, 2024
Age – 11-13
Vegas was found running on highway 3 in April of 2015 with no tags or chips. He went to foster with Connie Glarner. Thursday the 30th of April, Jayne went to Connie’s to get her hair done. This little white bundle of fur jumped...
Bailey Rae Beske
Dec 5, 2024
Bailey was 11 years old beautiful, sweet, stubborn girl, and had a personality like no other. She enjoyed meeting people and telling stories as long as she got her belly and butt rubbed, than you made a friend for life. Bailey enjoyed going for long walks because she would always find treats to eat (101). She loved chasing squirrels, and...
Toby Gangloff
Dec 3, 2024
Toby passed away in his sleep at the young age of 16. From the day we brought him home, he was the happiest boy you ever knew. His tail would not stop. He loved playing out in the yard with his 3 sisters. It broke his and our heart to see them pass. We know you are now back with...
Zipper Markham
Nov 6, 2024
Zipper Markham, aged 18, of Jordan, crossed the rainbow bridge surrounded by his beloved family on November 6, 2024.
Zipper was born on June 1, 2006 on a farm near New Prague, MN. He was the smallest of his litter, not expected to make it past kittenhood but little did everyone know, he would make it well past 18 years! Zipper...
Bubsy Quernemoen
Oct 29, 2024
Bubsy, Bubs, Bubby, Muffin, Muff, my first baby. The many nicknames you had. You are so loved and have shown unconditional love throughout almost 14 years that we have had the honor of having with you. Life will not be the same without you by our sides. You’ve been my rock, shoulder to cry on, support, and brought such joy...
Bentley Resendiz
Oct 8, 2024
We had Bentley since he was a puppy. Our alert dog, he was very vocal and had his own set of rules for everyone. Everyone fell in love with him. He was always by mom's side and very protective. He loved car rides and long walks. He loved his treats, and anything we ate!
Bentley was such a good, happy dog.
He...
Kairo Dirksen
Oct 5, 2024
We adopted Kairo in 2009, he was just 4 years old. He quickly became the favorite with his regal and relaxed attitude. Kairo grew to be a people lover and would spend countless hours sitting on our laps. Guests loved him and he loved the attention from them. Every night he would sleep with me as well. When I had...
Rocky Warmington
Aug 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Westie, Rocky, who left us at the age of 13. Rocky was a spirited and energetic companion, whose boundless enthusiasm for play and his alert barking at anything that moved outside brought joy to our lives. His signature "Rocky stare" was always a clear indicator of his...
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