Our Services
What We Do
Beyond caring for lost or surrendered pets, RBHS finds new homes for them (if they qualify). We also have a pet food shelf, pet boarding, pet bathing services (nail trims too!). Additionally, RBHS does the pet licensing in the City of Red Wing.
Pet Food Shelf
We collect pet food to distribute to needy families. All types of cat and dog food are accepted.
People in need of pet food may come up to 5 times in a 12-month period. We do require them to have an ID with them. Just stop in and ask us for help–that’s what we’re here for!
Our food shelf is donation-based, so if you are in need, please call ahead to make sure we have what you are looking for.
Boarding and Grooming
All pets must be up to date on vaccinations.
All animals must have proof on file of a current Rabies vaccination. That would be for all grooming, boarding and microchipping appointments.
CATS: Rabies, Feline Distemper
DOGS: Rabies, Canine Distemper, Bordetella
RBHS Boarding Fees:
Single dog $25.00/day
Single cat $15.00/day
Two dogs (one kennel) $30.00/day (dogs are required to be under 30lbs to house together)
RBHS Grooming Fees:
Cat or Dog Nail Trim $15.00
BATHS
(no double-coated breeds)
Small Breeds (under 15 lbs) $30.00
Medium Breeds (16-49 lbs) $40.00
Large Breeds (50-80) $50.00
Extra Large Breeds (81lbs +) $60.00
Call RBHS to schedule boarding reservations and to make grooming appointments at 651-388-5286
City Licensing
DID YOU KNOW:
All dogs and cats in the City of Red Wing are REQUIRED to be licensed through RBHS!
- The pet must be up-to-date on their Rabies vaccination.
- Schedule an appointment at RBHS and bring the Rabies certificate (we do not need to see the pet).
- Pay for the city license. Cost varies based on the Rabies vaccination and if your animal is spayed or neutered.
To make an appointment call MNSNAP at 612-720-8236.
Microchipping
NOTE: We now require proof that the animal is up-to-date on their Rabies vaccination.
$30 per Dog or Cat
What is a microchip?
A microchip is a small electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder that is about the size of a grain of rice. The microchip itself does not have a battery - it is activated by a scanner that is passed over the area. The radio waves put out by the scanner activate the chip. The chip transmits the identification number to the scanner, which displays the number on the screen. The microchip itself is also called a transponder.
How do you implant a microchip?
The microchip is injected under the skin through a hypodermic needle. It is similar to getting a regular vaccination.
What are the benefits of microchipping my animal?
Because the microchip is injected under the skin, the microchip is there for life. If your dog or cat doesn't wear a collar, it is an easy way to identify that the animal is yours. If your animal comes into the shelter as a stray, we have a universal scanner that will read the ID number that is linked to the owner. We contact the owner to get the pet back home!
Animal Control Policy
We provide animal impound for the City of Red Wing, Goodhue County, Hastings, MN, River Falls (Wisconsin), and other townships in the area that have contracts with us. Animals that are found running at large in these areas are brought to our shelter where they can be claimed by their owners.
MINNESOTA
stray hold is 5 days
WISCONSIN
stray hold is 7 days
This time allows the owners to reclaim their pets before they become the property of River Bluff Humane Society.
Your local police department or township chairperson is responsible for providing the animal control services which can include: assisting in the capture of stray dogs and bringing them to the shelter, investigating animal abuse/neglect cases and dog bites. The public is also welcome to bring stray animals to the shelter during business hours. River Bluff Humane Society does not go and collect stray animals.
If you have concerns about animal neglect or abuse cases, please contact your local police department to file a report. River Bluff Humane Society will be invited in if deemed necessary by the police department to assist in the investigation or to collect animals.
Find a Stray/Lost Animal
If the animal has an ID tag with a phone number please try to contact the owner yourself.
If the animal does not have an ID tag or you are not able to reach the owner, please contact us by phone at 651-388-5286 to discuss the specifics of your situation. In general, these are the guidelines we follow, depending on the location where the animal was found:
In the City of Red Wing: You may bring the animal to the shelter yourself or contact the Red Wing Police Department for assistance with dogs only.
In Goodhue County: You will need to bring the animal to the shelter yourself. River Bluff Humane Society does not offer a pickup service for stray animals and the county does not provide this option either.
In Wisconsin: You must first contact your local town chair person or police department. In order to transport animals from the state of Wisconsin to Minnesota, the animal must have a rabies vaccination and a health certificate from a veterinarian. Only an authorized representative can authorize this accordance with their animal control policies.
Mother Cat & Kittens
If you find very young kittens and think they have been abandoned by their mother, please be aware that mother cats will often leave their young for short periods of time to hunt but will usually return. Before removing the kittens, monitor the situation to be sure they are truly abandoned. If the kittens are warm, their fur is clean and soft, and they aren’t skinny, their mother is close by. For the health and survival of the kittens it is best to leave them with their mothers. Check them again in 24 hours and don’t be surprised if the mother has returned and moved them.
Reclaiming Your Pet from the Shelter
Please call the shelter to let us know your pet has been lost or if you think we have it in our possession. Proof will need to be presented in order to reclaim your pet, (Photo, vet records)
First offense: $50.00
Second offense: $75.00
Third or more offense: $100.00
License Tag (required): $5.00
Boarding charge after day one: $25.00/day
Cash or credits cards are accepted as a form of payment. These fees go directly to River Bluff Humane Society to support our mission of helping the stray, lost and injured animals in our community.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are reclaiming a pet originally from the Hastings area, you will need to settle fees with the Hastings Police Department PRIOR to coming to Red Wing to pick up your pet.