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Rogue Holtum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Pork Chop Whitley

Pork Chop Whitley

Nov 13, 2024

Porkchop The Cat 2016 - 2024 "Buddy ol' Pal." 

Zipper Markham

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

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

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

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

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...

Mika McDonough

Mika McDonough

Aug 14, 2024

Mika was brought into the shelter around 6 weeks old and was adopted and brought back 8 times before we met and I adopted her into her forever home on February 18, 2012. She was around a year and a half old she was the loudest dog in the shelter and seemed to have boundless energy- she didn't know how...

Tank Kolf

Tank Kolf

Aug 6, 2024

Tank was an extraordinary hunting dog and a best friend to all who knew him.  He was friendly, kind, and always up to go "get'em".  He had a major article written about him in the 35th anniversary issue of Gundog magazine.  He also was quite the ladies man and sired many litters of champion chessies! He had a long, happy...

Hope Weston

Hope Weston

Jul 6, 2024

Hope came to our home in 2012 when she was a young adult from Prairie’s Edge Humane Society.

Hope was the first cat to introduce herself to me at the shelter. After 6 days of meeting several of the cats, she was the first to snuggle up into my lap. She was a very vocal girl but the perfect cat for...

Hemi McCarthy

Hemi McCarthy

May 30, 2024

"Hemi" McCarthy came to the McCarthy family Halloween of 2019.  Hemi was a true "Bull" dog and let everyone know he was in charge from the first day.  He did what he wanted, when he wanted, Period!  Hemi's personality melted hearts and entertained friends.Hemi began having health issues a few years ago but he (and his dad) battled through and...

Joey Wunderlich

Joey Wunderlich

May 20, 2024

Joey came to my home after the passing of his dad.  His dad was an old family friend.  Joey loved his brother/best friend Frankie.  Wherever Frankie was, Joey would be right by him, making sure Frankie wasn't being bullied by their bigger, but younger brother Dylan.  Joey was one of a kind.  He was so full of energy.  He would...

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