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Grant County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Elbow Lake, MN

Grant County Humane Society was founded on April 13, 1998 by a group of caring individuals who saw the need to provide a safe place for homeless and lost animals to reside until new homes were found or their owners reclaimed them. For the first 9 years, animals were placed in various foster homes until adopted or reclaimed.

​In 2007, a large monetary donation from Joan Fjoslien, along with several business and individual contributions, helped GCHS reach their goal for a building fund and allowed for the purchase of a building on the east side of Elbow Lake where animals could be housed. Joan and her husband, Dave, lived and farmed south of Brandon from 1996 until Dave’s death in 2004. Both had a lifelong love of animals, especially dogs. In Joan’s words, “Dogs were special to us, and it gives me a good feeling to know that they will be well cared for in the new Grant County Humane Society building.” GCHS is forever grateful to Joan Fjoslien for her generous contribution.

GCHS is a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded entirely by memberships, donations, grants, fundraisers, and adoption fees. We are a no-kill animal shelter.

Contact Lindsay Ahner
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Address
1015 Highway 79 E
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
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Meet their adoptable pets

1015 Highway 79 E

Elbow Lake, MN 56531

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Grant County Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Frisky's adoption status with email updates.
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Frisky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Elbow Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Gadjet's adoption status with email updates.
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Gadjet

Border Collie

Female, 3 mos
Elbow Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Flash's adoption status with email updates.
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Flash

Border Collie

Male, 3 mos
Elbow Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Tammy's adoption status with email updates.
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Tammy

Border Collie

Female, 3 mos
Elbow Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Diesel's adoption status with email updates.
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Diesel

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs
Elbow Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Lulu's adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Elbow Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Elbow Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Suzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Suzy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Elbow Lake, MN

Shelter FAQs

Grant county Mn and surrounding areas if we have room to help out.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Fill out an Adoption Application, must be approved by Grant County Humane Society
Be at least 18 years of age
Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household
Provide your landlord's name and phone number (or lease) or other proof of consent to have pets on the property
Provide verification that all current dogs and cats in the home are up-to-date on vaccinations

Adoption application

https://www.gchumsoc.org/adoption-application.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near Grant County Humane Society

Grant County Humane Society -

P.O. Box 3,
Elbow Lake, MN 56531

Humane Society of Otter Tail County

1933 W. Fir Avenue,
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

We'll also keep you updated on Oleander's adoption status with email updates.
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Oleander

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Alexandria, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Birch's adoption status with email updates.
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Birch

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Alexandria, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Marsh's adoption status with email updates.
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Marsh

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Alexandria, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Cujo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cujo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Glenwood, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Bristol's adoption status with email updates.
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Bristol

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Glenwood, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Chai's adoption status with email updates.
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Chai

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Alexandria, MN

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