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) throughout Koochiching County. Early efforts focused on education through Animal Talk Articles in the local newspaper. Pet shows, poster contests, presentations at schools, and annual award programs were significant activities until the early 1990’s. The BHS was always involved in rescuing, fostering, re-homing primarily dogs and cats and an emphasis on spay/neuter programs gradually grew in importance over the years. The BHS has always had an active board, but until 2006 the organization’s name was usually equated with one key person who implemented 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 operate the City Police's animal pound building (constructed in 1962) and the building was re-named the Borderland Humane Society Holding Facility. Subsequently, a new holding facility was built through a collaboration with the BHS, City of International Falls and Koochiching County, which opened in January 2015.
Board of Directors
President: Nikki Turenne
Vice President: Betsy Loop
Secretary: Mary Friesz
Treasurer: Position currently shared
Public Relations: Michelle Elias
Directors: RaNae Whitbeck, Cindy Story, Marge Terry, Bob DeGross
Holding Facility Manager: Libby Krzoska
Vice President: Betsy Loop
Secretary: Mary Friesz
Treasurer: Position currently shared
Public Relations: Michelle Elias
Directors: RaNae Whitbeck, Cindy Story, Marge Terry, Bob DeGross
Holding Facility Manager: Libby Krzoska
Public Hours of Operation
Tuesday through Friday 3pm-7pm | Saturday 8am-noon | Closed Holidays
The Pet Report
Can be heard on KGHS/KSDM Radio 104.1 FM every Tuesday & Thursday at approximately 7:35am and 4:15pm.
Thank you KGHS, for your long-standing support and thank you Studio B Flooring for sponsoring the pet report!!
Thank you KGHS, for your long-standing support and thank you Studio B Flooring for sponsoring the pet report!!
Pet of the Week
Published weekly in the local Rainy Lake Gazette or viewed on their website: Home - Rainy Lake Gazette.
Thank you, Rainy Lake Gazette, for your long-standing support!!
Thank you, Rainy Lake Gazette, for your long-standing support!!
Monthly Meetings
When: 4th Monday of every 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 • [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 • [email protected] • MN Kennel License #MN147243
