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Windmill Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Elko New Market, MN

In 1990, some children in the town of New Market, MN, brought a stray mother cat and her kittens to the local feed/pet store to be cared for. That was the beginning.
As the years went by, more animals were brought in. They included orphans, strays, and lost domestic animals, some injured. Even local wildlife, such as orphaned raccoon kits, young squirrels that had fallen from their nests, robins, blue jays, even hawks and owls in need of medical attention, food, or a place to recover were brought in.

Toni Maat, owner of Windmill Feed & Pet, turned this impromptu concept into a non-profit rescue organization. In December of 2003, Windmill Animal Rescue was formed.

The non-profit shelter is located in New Market, MN, just 30 minutes south of downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul. There are more than 70 cats living at the shelter that need good homes. The shelter also needs foster homes, donations, and volunteers to help clean the facility and take care of the cats. The shelter is housed in and supported by Windmill Feed and Supply Company where all pet supplies can be purchased.

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350 Main Street
Elko New Market, MN 55054
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350 Main Street

Elko New Market, MN 55054

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Spaz

Domestic Longhair

Male, Senior
Elko New Market, MN
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Chilli

Chinchilla

Male, Young
Elko New Market, MN
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Micah

Domestic Longhair

Male, 12 yrs
Elko New Market, MN

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Elko, New Market, Lakeville, Dundas, Lonsdale, Prior Lake

Additional adoption info

All adoptions require an adoption application be filled out. These applications can be found on our web site or picked up at Windmill Feed and Pet supply, which is the store that houses Windmill Animal Rescue. Cat or Dog applications require approval from the Windmill Animal Rescue board of directors. A background check will be done with the adopters vet and additional questions may be asked to assure the right homes are found.

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Birdie

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Harlow (watery eyes)

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