We're Hawk Creek Animal Shelter
We're the Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties
Our Mission
What We Do
We depend on the unwavering support of our volunteers and donors to protect the animals of Kandiyohi & Meeker Counties. Our mission encompasses aiding stray and abandoned animals, as well as educating the community on proper animal care and the significance of spaying and neutering.
In 2009, we realized a long-held dream with the opening of our new shelter, allowing us to care for even more animals and broaden our services. This facility truly represents a milestone for us, and it is essential that we utilize it effectively and thoughtfully. Our members are crucial to the success of the Shelter. Thanks to the generous contributions from our supporters, we can provide shelter, nourishment, and affection to animals waiting for their forever homes. As a non-profit organization, all our endeavors are made possible by your kind donations of both time and financial support.
Our Shelter
The Humane Society of Meeker & Kandiyohi Counties (HSKMC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected, abandoned, and stray animals. Additionally, we strive to educate the community on proper animal care and advocate for the spaying and neutering of companion animals.
Our organization began in the early 1970s alongside the veterinary practice of Drs. Molnau and Olson. This partnership persisted until September 2002, when the HSKMC assumed responsibility for the location previously occupied by the Small Animal Clinic on Trott Avenue. On October 1, 2003, that building was sold, leaving the HSKMC without a home. However, on March 1, 2004, we reopened in a facility that had been used to store snow plows, and ultimately, on October 28, 2009, we found our permanent residence in a spacious 5,000+ square foot building, purposefully designed to accommodate and care for animals.
Our current funding comes from a set amount provided by Kandiyohi County, Meeker County, and the City of Willmar, specifically for the impoundment and boarding of stray animals. Animals are held for five days, allowing their owners the opportunity to reclaim them at the HSKMC. After this period, the HSKMC takes over the responsibility for each animal's care and expenses. Furthermore, we receive funding through adoptions, pet claims, donations, fundraisers, and various promotions.
Our expenses include essential supplies for animal care, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, microchipping, along with numerous miscellaneous costs, facility maintenance, and salaries for staff tasked with caring for the animals in our shelter. Notably, we offer a higher standard of care than many other shelters.
The financial support and manpower provided by donors and volunteers are crucial to the HSKMC's operations. Through our volunteer program, we've been able to give many animals a second chance, provide discounts on spaying and neutering, and offer adults and teens a safe environment to complete community service. We also implement educational programs in schools and conduct supervised tours.
We are seeking new members to help us continue our mission to rescue animals. If you are interested in getting involved, please call (320) 235-7612 or email shelter@thehskmc.com. For more information, you can also visit our membership page.
Animals Rescued
2,010
Staff Members
13
Board Members
10
Year
2021
Our Sponsors
