Fargo Pound

10/19/2026

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10/13/2026

10/08/2026

CALLING ALL EXPERIENCED KITTEN PEOPLE!

This little 1-week-old kitten came into the Fargo Pound this morning without a mom. 💔

When newborn or neonatal kittens arrive without their mother, we immediately start reaching out to local cat rescues for help. These tiny babies need more round-the-clock care than we can provide at the Pound.

Bottle babies need:
- Feedings every 2–3 hours, including overnight
- Gentle stimulation to help them p*e and p**p after feedings
- Careful attention to warmth and body temperature
- Frequent weight checks to make sure they're gaining appropriately
- Clean, safe housing and frequent bedding changes
- Close monitoring for dehydration, weakness, illness or other problems
- Lots of patience and consistency

If you've raised bottle babies before and know what you're getting yourself into, our local cat rescues need you! You don't necessarily have to be available to take a kitten today. Getting approved as a foster now means you'll be ready to help when the next tiny orphan needs somewhere to go.

Please consider applying to foster with one of our local cat rescues:
🐾 Homeward Animal Shelter
Homeward Foster Application: https://www.homewardonline.org/adoption-foster-info/foster-information.html

🐾 Cat's Cradle Shelter
Cat's Cradle Foster Application: https://catscradleshelter.org/foster/

Bottle babies are a LOT of work, but they're also pretty darn rewarding. And having experienced foster homes available can make a huge difference when one of these little ones lands at the Pound. If you're an experienced kitten person, please consider signing up to foster. And if you're not, tag the person you know who has somehow mastered the art of being awake for a 2 a.m. kitten feeding. 😂

10/08/2026

Did You Know? Within the city of Fargo, it’s illegal for pets to roam freely off their owner’s property. That means dogs and cats must be properly confined, either indoors, in a secure fenced yard, or on a leash when out and about.

At Fargo Pound, we love animals—but we’d rather see them safe with YOU than here in our kennels. Roaming pets are at risk for:
🚗 Getting hit by cars
🐍 Encounters with wildlife
😢 Getting lost, stolen, or picked up by animal control
💸 Owners facing fines

Keep your beloved pets safe by ensuring they stay within the boundaries of your property, both day and night.
✔️ Double-check that gates latch securely
✔️ Repair gaps or holes in fences
✔️ Don’t leave pets unsupervised in open yards
✔️ Keep cats indoors or provide a catio/enclosure
✔️ Microchip and ID tag your pets

We know your furry friend might love a good adventure, but letting them roam can put them in some real danger. From getting lost or hit by a car to getting into fights or scary situations, they're exposed to a lot when they're out on their own. Even the sweetest animal can act out if they’re scared or confused, and that can lead to serious trouble for them and others. Keeping your pets safe at home or on a leash isn’t just about following the law, it’s about protecting your best friend and looking out for our whole community. Let’s all do our part to keep our pets safe and our neighborhoods worry-free. 🐾💛

09/10/2026

It's been a wild couple weeks, but we're thankful to have so many organizations that can help out in situations like this. Special thanks to Homeward Animal Shelter for stepping up and helping coordinate the chaos. It really does take a village, and we're lucky to have you in ours! 🐾💙

09/04/2026

A reminder for all pet owners! Our lobby will be closed on Monday and we will re-open on Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30am.

If your pet goes missing, make sure you post their photo and location where they went missing on one of the Fargo/Moorhead Lost & Found Pet pages. If you need assistance with a lost or injured animal, please call Red River Regional Dispatch at 701-451-7660 to be connected with an officer that can assist.

09/02/2026

If you recognize any of these animals, let us know! In addition to the influx of animals over the weekend, we've gotten in 20+ cats from a hoarding situation (with more on the way), 8 cats whose owner passed away, as well as abandoned animals, safe keeps, and surrenders. I'm asking that you give us grace this week as we continue working through intakes and locating owners.

If you have questions, please email me at [email protected] or stop by during our lobby hours.

Our lobby hours are Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:30p (closed 12-1p for lunch)
📍 3210 Main Ave, Fargo
📩 [email protected]