Mission
To enhance the lives of pets in need and the people who care about them.
Vision
We envision a community where every animal, and relationship between people and pets, is valued and cherished.
Core Values
- Compassion: We practice empathy, care and respect in our work with animals, our community, and each other.
- Integrity: We believe in fostering a transparent culture by being honest and accountable with each other and our community.
- Learning: We value the ongoing exchange of information and knowledge with each other and the community and celebrate the expansion of creativity and innovation that it produces.
- Connection: We work collaboratively to create an accessible Northwoods experience where each person and pet is welcomed and acknowledged as the individual they are.
History
Incorporated in 1975 as the non-profit Chisago County Humane Society, our organization was formed by a group of area citizens concerned for the welfare of homeless animals. For the next three decades, volunteers cared for animals in their homes until permanent homes could be found. With the area population growing rapidly, the need for an animal care and adoption facility became evident. In 1998, five acres of land was donated as a site for a facility and the building project was initiated.
In 1999, our name was changed to Northwoods Humane Society, and by the beginning of 2000 our building in Wyoming, MN was complete and operational. As the community’s only animal shelter, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all donations will be provided a receipt for tax-deductible purposes.