Contented Critters Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (EIN: 41-1835418, License: MN140872) located in Ely, Minnesota. Contented Critters is not a Walk-In Facility, we are by appointment only, Contented Critters has an application process as we believe it helps get pets in a right fit home, everyone must apply online if interested in meeting an animal.
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The mission of Contented Critters is to advocate for critters in need! We help animals in need through rescue, spay & neuter, appropriate veterinary care, and adoption.
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Our vision is to reduce the community need for pet rescue through preemptive measures, such as a spay and neuter program for pets in our care, and community outreach and education. Contented Critters loves to do Microchip & Toenail trimming Clinics, Pet Food shelves, Animal visits to senior centers and more! Let us know if you'd like to host us for a community event!
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A majority of our animals that come to us is cats and dogs; however we do not discriminate. Contented Critters is open to helping ANY type of animal. All of our dogs and cats are Fully Vetted & Fixed (if appropriate age) then posted for adoption. Contented Critters also has a Farm Sanctuary portion, these animals may have a health issues. hospice, or considered underdogs. They live out their days full of love and top-notch care. We have a steer named Louie, he came to us with a neurological disorder, Eleanor the pig, she is almost 600 POUNDS and more! We LOVE saving Critters and helping in any way we can. We also love sharing our animals with the community and sharing the joy they bring us!
SPRING AND SUMMER UPDATE- 4/14/25 Attention supporters!
We want to update everyone on what the next few months will look like for Contented Critters.
Our director will be going on maternity leave to care for her new family member, which means operations will be a little different for the following months.
Contented Critters will continue, as always, to honor our animal control contracts for the City of Eveleth and Fayal Township, ensuring that abandoned and stray cats & dogs from those communities have a place to go. We will be pausing intake of owner-surrendered pets until late summer, DOG AND CAT INTAKE/ OWNER SURRENDERS IS CLOSED.
During spring and summer we are focusing big time on fundraising for our spay & neuter program. This is a never-ending need in our communities. The program has already been extremely successful!
It has saved many animals from being homeless and the area becoming overpopulated. In February- March 60+ animals personally owned were fixed, and by the end of April we will almost be hitting 100. We will begin taking applications again in July for this program for August appointments.
How can you engage with us this spring and early summer?
We will continue to update our Facebook - follow us here for updates on Louie & the other farm critters!
We will be at the Ely Farmers Markets for outreach and potentially other places- stop by to learn more about Contented Critters or share photos and stories of your rescue pet!
Any questions please email office@contentedcrittersmn.org (Facebook messenger is no longer being used.
Thank you everyone for supporting CC!
