The mission of the Mesabi Humane Society is to
promote humane treatment through sheltering,
alteration, adoption and community education.
About The Mesabi Humane Society
HISTORY:
The Range Animal Shelter incorporated and became a non-profit, 501
(c)3 organization in the fall of 1978.  Originally, all offices and duties
of the Society were conducted by volunteers in their homes. In it's
infancy, monies earned through fundraising activities and donations
were deposited onto an account specified for the construction of an
animal shelter. The name of the organization was changed to the
Mesabi Humane Society in 1981. At this time the Society became a
chapter of the Minnesota State Humane Society.

The construction of an animal shelter facility began in the spring of
1986. Located in Virginia, a small mining community in northeastern
Minnesota, the Range Animal Shelter opened its doors to the public in
October of that same year.

The Mesabi Humane Society animal shelter consistently serves
between 600-700 domestic dogs and cats each year. They are brought
to the shelter from a variety of sources including rescues, drop-offs,
or relinquishes. Meeting the needs of every animal is a paramount to
their well-being and daily care regiment. They receive nurturing
through proper medical attention, nutrition, grooming, socialization,
exercise, and if necessary, placement in foster home environments.
When necessary, behaviorist volunteers are called upon to work with
the animals. Automatic euthanasia due to time constraints and/or for
the convenience of making room for more animals is not practiced.
Euthanasia is only considered by the Shelter Manager at the
recommendation of a veterinarian.
FACILITY:
Mesabi Humane Society is located on four acres of land in the
Ridgewood location in Virginia. Address:  2305 Southern Drive
Virginia, Minn. 55792
Our Mission: