Our Programs and Services
The Souris Valley Animal Shelter offers a variety of programs and services to the Minot community. Our diversity proves that we assist people and animals. Our commitment to animals who are already in homes and those who are in need of homes is evident through our animal services.
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Spaying and Neutering
The Souris Valley Animal Shelter is committed to reducing the pet overpopulation problem and helping pet owners do what’s best for their pets through mandatory spay/neuter policies upon pet adoptions. The SVAS offers a $15 certificate to help offset the cost of procedure. Many potential adopters don’t want to spay or neuter their pet for a variety of reasons; however, according to research altered pets are healthier, happier and possess a more relaxed temperament. What’s more, 2 dogs and their offspring can produce more than 60,000 puppies in 6 years, and 2 cats and their offspring can produce more than 240,000 kittens in 7 years. So when potential adopters argue or promise that all their puppies or kittens will find great homes, the SVAS asks, who will guarantee that promise for the thousands and thousands of others that are certain to follow. Consequently, there are absolutely no exceptions to the spay and neuter policies.
All surgeries require an appointment, therefore, the SVAS suggests spay/neuter appointments are made well in advance. For your convenience, the following list is provided:
Pinkerton Animal Hospital
(701) 852-3055
2105 N Broadway
Minot, ND 58703
Minot Vet Clinic
(701) 837-0236
3010 Burdick Expy E
Minot, ND 58701
West Oaks Animal Hospital
(701) 839-7297
1421 2nd Ave SW
Minot, ND 58701
The Pet Vet
(701) 720-8387
RR 1 Box 107b
Sawyer, ND
Veterinary Clinic
(701) 723-6449
300 Missile Ave
MAFB, ND
Towner Veterinary SVC
(701) 537-5175
Highway 14 N
Towner, ND
Mid-Dakota Veterinary SVC
(701) 324-2221
1200 Frontage Rd
Harvey, ND
Bottineau Veterinary SVC
(701) 228-6990
RR 1 Box 518
Bottineau, ND
Del Rae A Martin
(701) 222-8255
1414 E Calgary Ave
Bismarck, ND
Garrison Veterinary SVC
(701) 463-2222
109 4th St SW
Garrison, ND
Rugby Veterinary SVC
(701) 776-5726
107 Industrial Rd
Rugby, ND
Williston Veterinary Clinic
(701) 572-9271
308 26th St W
Williston, ND
Slope Area Veterinary Clinic
(701) 227-8731
RR 2
Dickinson, ND
West Dakota Veterinary Clinic
(701) 225-0240
93 21st St E
Dickinson, ND
Missouri Valley Veterinary
(701) 222-1912
1801 Commerce St
Bismarck, ND
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Microchipping
The SVAS provides a micro-chip at the time of adoption. In addition, the SVAS offers this service to the public at of cost stated below. Micro-chips are an immunization against homelessness.
A micro-chip, the size of a grain of rice, is injected under the animal's skin between the shoulder blades. Each chip has a unique number that is registered with a national database along with the pet owner's address and phone number. The microchip can be read by scanners that are currently used by most animal organizations and veterinary clinics.
Fees
Micro-chipping of a National Chip
System, including national registration, costs $25.00 for one animal, two or more costs $20 per animal.
On the other hand, micro-chipping of an International
Chip System, which also includes national registration,
costs $60 per animal. Please note that some companies have recently started
using the International Chip System, which uses an International Standards Organization
(ISO) compliant micro-chip, new in the United States, but widely used across Europe and Canada.
If you wish to implant an ISO chip, please notify us beforehand since ISO chips are a special order item and can take up to 2 weeks to receive.
At SVAS, we have both ISO and non-ISO scanners.
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Pet Surrender
Giving up a pet is one of the hardest decisions one can make; however, surrender times are based on availability of space and the number of animals on the waiting list; at any given time, more than 200 animals are waiting for surrender. Unfortunately, it takes between 6 months and 1 year to surrender an animal. Please call us at 701.852.6133 to begin the process and ask about other ways we can help while you’re waiting for surrender.
You can download the release forms for cats and dogs here. Please follow instructions on these forms. This does not replace the phone call…the phone call begins the process.
Surrender Fees
1st animal: $30.00
Each additional animal: $10.00
Maximum of: $50.00
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Want List
Deciding what type of pet is best for your family takes homework and planning. Hence, the more you know before you adopt, in many cases, makes adoption a smoother transition. This applies to all aspects, from selecting the breed to deciding where the pet will be housed in case of emergencies or relocations. The SVAS strongly recommends potential adopters spend plenty of time researching before finalizing any decision. Remember, when adopting, you’re giving the gift of life. Visit http://www.petfinder.com/ to help with this lifelong decision. Once you decide, visit our pets online and if we don’t have the perfect match, please take a few minutes to fill out our Want Form (you can either email it to us or drop it off at the shelter when you visit), and the SVAS will contact you with the perfect match.
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Pet Cremation Services
The death of a cherished pet is a heartbreaking experience. The SVAS offers quality pet cremation services for people seeking a dignified alternative for their beloved pet’s remains. Our experienced and professional service includes a couple of cremation options and a variety of attractive urns.
Cremation options
Individual: This service gives the pet complete privacy in the cremation chamber. All ashes are gathered up and carefully packaged for return to the owner.
Group: This service is for clients who do not wish to retain their pet’s remains, but still wish to ensure that their deceased pet is treated in a dignified manner.
Urns
We have a variety of beautiful urns to specially order…click here. To place an order, please stop by the shelter.
How to cremate your beloved pet
You may bring your beloved pet to the SVAS during regular shelter hours, or by appointment. The SVAS is open Tuesday – Friday: 1pm - 6pm and on Saturday 11am - 5pm. Please call 701.852.6133 for an appointment.
Please leave your beloved pet in the vehicle when requesting assistance at the front desk. Our staff will make special arrangements for your pet and meet you and your pet at the side entrance for more discretion and privacy.
Cremation Services Rates
Group Cremation for Field Burial:
*Remains are not returned to the owner. The owner will receive an acknowledgment card indicating that their pet has received a field burial in our pet cemetery.
| Under 5 lbs. (rodents, birds, puppies, kittens) |
$28.00 |
| Cats and Dogs (under 25 lbs.) |
$40.00 |
| 25 to 50 lbs. |
$50.00 |
| 51 to 75 lbs. |
$60.00 |
| 76 to 100 lbs. |
$70.00 |
| Over 100 lbs. |
$80.00 |
Individual Cremation:
*Remains are returned to owner in a temporary urn
| Any animal under 25 lbs |
$100.00 |
| 25 to 50 lbs. |
$110.00 |
| 51 to 75 lbs. |
$120.00 |
| 76 to 100 lbs. |
$125.00 |
| (Note: Add a dollar per pound if animal is over 100 pounds) |
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Pet Therapy
The Pet Therapy Program SVAS offers
brings the uniquely healing human/animal bond to
patients of hospitals and senior citizen homes in Minot.
The success of this program is attributed to dedicated
volunteers who donate their time to visiting with the
residents of care facilities, hoping to bring a smile to
someone’s face with the help of something that we all
cherish--the companionship of animals.
In order to qualify for the Pet Therapy program, you
must be a Souris Valley Animal Shelter volunteer. If you
have any questions about the program, please call Susan
at 701.839.6770.
Below is the Pet Therapy Schedule for
February 2010:
| Edgewood Vista |
Feb 6 |
1:30 pm |
| Emerald Court |
Feb 13 & 27 |
11:00 am |
| Trinity Home |
Feb 11 & 25 |
3:30 pm |
| Wellington |
Feb 20 |
2:00 pm |
| Manor Care |
Feb 20 |
11:00 am |
| Somerset |
Feb 25 |
3:30 pm |
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Humane Education At A Glance
Souris Valley Humane Society is once again busy in the schools with the Humane Education Program. The purpose of this vital program is to educate children on the importance of responsible pet ownership. Various areas of pet care are discussed including veterinary care, feeding, grooming, bedding, exercising, dangers in your home and loving your pet.
This year’s program was tailored to involve the children more in the discussions. A puzzle was created with each puzzle piece representing the different areas of owning a pet. Each piece is held up and I ask the children to tell me about it. I'm pleased with the knowledge these children already have and it's fun to fill in the gaps with information. It's turned out to be a wonderful way to involve all of the children; they were eager to talk about what they knew!
We're traveling from Max to Granville to Turtle Lake and many of the Minot Elementary Schools. So far we have had a spectacular time!! Not only is this a fun and educational program for the students but a fabulous time for me, as well as the pet I take!! Thanks!! Susan
2009 Humane Education School Schedule
Schools Visited in 2008
Schools Visited in 2007
Schools Visited in 2006
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