
Mending Spirits Animal Rescue
PO Box 475
Mankato, 56001Our Mission
Our Mission:
We successfully rescue animals from animal impound, high kill facilities, owner surrenders, cruelty cases, strays, and puppy mills then place them into well-paired, permanent homes. We serve as a rescue for the community too and educate and advocate for responsible pet ownership, pet retention tools, overpopulation control, affordable spaying/neutering services, behavioral management and training, proper preventative and maintenance care.
Adoption Policy
ADOPTION PROCESS:
1.Search adoptable animals & complete application.
2. Application Processing Team will review/process application, conduct background screening & contact vet/personal references.
3. Foster provider schedules a “meet & greet" with applicant. Resident dogs & ALL people
(including children) living or frequently visiting the applicant's home are REQUIRED to attend the meet & greet.
4. If the foster provider & adopter agree to move forward, a home visit will be scheduled. Long-distance adopters can request home visit prior to meet & greet to avoid multiple trips.
5. After the home visit is approved, payment & adoption contract will be completed. You will receive your contract via e-mail from DocuSign & your invoice via e-mail from PayPal. PayPal can be paid by credit, debit or PayPal account (you do NOT need a PayPal account).
6. Once payment, adoption contract, & age-appropriate vetting are complete, the new owners can pick up their pet! Adopters are required to bring their own leash & collar at pick-up.
Vetting records are sent by email 5-7 business days post-adoption, again, keep an eye on your email during this time, including your spam folder. Sometimes our emails get lost).
Adoption fees are non-negotiable or refunded.
APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED MONDAY-FRIDAY
EXCLUDING THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS:
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday,
Memorial, Independence, Labor Day Columbus, Veteran's Day Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
All communication will be handled electronically.(Keep an eye on your email during this time, including your spam folder, sometimes our emails get lost.)
Expect 5-7 business days for processing (more time may be needed to verify info requiring a response/verification).
We do not hold animals in care unless there is an age or medical-related situation to inhibit the adoption process with that animal.
Applications found to be dishonest or inco
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