Five Freedoms
The Borderland Humane Society has adopted the Association of Shelter Veterinarians "Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters" for use in caring for our animals.
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
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), which had previously been used and operated by local law enforcement. The building was re-named the Borderland Humane Society Holding Facility. Additionally, the City of International Falls, Koochiching County and the BHS collaborated to build a brand-new facility that was opened in January 2015.
Board of Directors
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President
Vice President Secretary Treasurer Public Relations Directors Holding Facility Manager: Marge Terry |
Nikki Turenne
Betsy Loop Position Available (currently shared by 2 members) Position Available (currently shared by 2 members) Michelle Elias RaNae Whitbeck - Cindy Story - Kathie Fluke - Mary Friesz |
Public Hours of Operation
Tuesday through Friday 3pm-7pm | Saturday 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. Thank you for your long-standing support KGHS!!!!
Pet of the Week
Can be found weekly in the local Rainy Lake Gazette or on their website: Home - Rainy Lake Gazette. Thank you for your long-standing support Rainy Lake Gazette!!!!
Monthly Meetings
When: 4th Monday of each month
Where: 1990 Valley Pine Circle, Int'l Falls, MN 56649
Time: 5:30pm
Where: 1990 Valley Pine Circle, Int'l Falls, MN 56649
Time: 5:30pm
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.
Borderland Humane Society • 1990 Valley Pine Circle • International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-9276 or [email protected] • MN Kennel License #MN147243
promotes responsible pet ownership and improves the quality of life for animals and people.
Borderland Humane Society • 1990 Valley Pine Circle • International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-9276 or [email protected] • MN Kennel License #MN147243
