Borderland Humane Society
  • Animals at the BHS Holding Facility
  • How to Adopt
    • Pre-Adoption-Questionnaire
    • Landlord Permission Agreement
  • Lost Pet Procedure
  • About Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • BHS Events
  • Community Participation
  • Donations
  • Found Animals at the BHS Holding Facility

About Us

The Borderland Humane Society has adopted the Association of Shelter Veterinarians "Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters." 
The five freedoms include:
1.  Freedom from hunger and thirst
2.  Freedom from discomfort
3.  Freedom from pain, injury or disease
4.  Freedom to express normal behavior
5.  Freedom from fear and distress

Brief History

The Borderland Humane Society (BHS) is a 501(c)(3) organized and incorporated in 1973 in International Falls, Minnesota to serve animals (and their people) in Koochiching County.  Early efforts focused on education through Animal Talk Articles in the local newspaper.  Pet shows, poster contests, presentations at schools, annual award programs were significant activities until the early 1990’s.  BHS was always involved in rescuing, fostering, re-homing primarily dogs and cats.   Emphasis on spay/neuter programs gradually grew in importance.  BHS has always had an active board, but until 2006 the organization’s name was usually equated with the name of one key person who basically ran most of the programs and carried on the primary day to day work of the organization.  Following re-organization in 2006, responsibilities became shared with board member and other volunteers having more active roles.  In 2009 the city of International Falls contracted with the BHS to run the city’s animal pound building (constructed in 1962), and the building was re-named the Borderland Humane Society Animal Holding Facility.  The building had previously been used and operated by law enforcement. It is now manned by part-time employees of BHS.  Currently, the BHS is a largely volunteer organization with funding from the City of International Falls, MN and Koochiching County, grants and private donations.   

Board of Directors

President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Public Relations
Directors
Nikki Turenne
Betsy Loop
Kathie Fluke

Michelle Elias
Tammy Sutch - RaNae Whitbeck - Cindy Story



Public Hours of Operation

Tuesday through Friday from 3pm-7pm | Saturday from 8am-noon | Closed holidays 

The Pet Report

Can be heard on KGHS 104.1 FM every Tuesday & Thursday at approximately 7:35am and 4:15pm, thanks to the sponsorship of KGHS 104.1 FM.

Monthly Meetings

    When: 4th Monday of each month
    Where: 1990 Valley Pine Circle, Int'l Falls, MN  56649
    Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm 

BHS is a proud member of the Chamber of Commerce and participates in various community events and fundraisers.

Our Mission

The Borderland Humane Society provides safe shelter for companion animals in transition, 
promotes responsible pet ownership and improves the quality of life for animals and people.
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Borderland Humane Society • 1990 Valley Pine Circle • International Falls, MN 56649 •
​(218) 283-9276 or E-mail • MN Kennel License #147243
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  • Animals at the BHS Holding Facility
  • How to Adopt
    • Pre-Adoption-Questionnaire
    • Landlord Permission Agreement
  • Lost Pet Procedure
  • About Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • BHS Events
  • Community Participation
  • Donations
  • Found Animals at the BHS Holding Facility