The Minnesota Federated Humane Societies

MISSION STATEMENT

The Minnesota Federated Humane Societies is a private, non-profit corporation, whose mission is:

  • To Protect the welfare of Minnesota's animals;  

  • To Promote the humane treatment of animals by enforcement of our laws for the prevention of cruelty to animals;

  • To Improve animal welfare legislation;

  • To Assist in the organization and development of district and county humane societies in Minnesota.  

The Federation fulfills its mission by performing a variety of tasks, including:

1. Investigates animal abuse, cruelty, and neglect cases in Minnesota;

2. Obtains court warrants to seize and rescue animals who are being cruelly treated or who are kept in substandard living conditions;

3. Interacts with other humane organizations and law enforcement agencies to investigate complaints and to set animal care standards;

4. Promotes the development of local humane societies in Minnesota;

5. Drafts and supports improved animal welfare legislation;

6. Promotes humane education;

7. Acts as a public information and resource center;

8. Acts as the principal news media contact in Minnesota on animal welfare issues.

 

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