Mission
The mission of The Mesabi Humane Society is to promote humane treatment through sheltering, alteration, adoption, and community education.
Our Shelter
The Mesabi Humane Society is a chapter of the Minnesota State Humane Society and is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. We have been serving and caring for animals since 1978 and opened our current facility in 1986. We are a no-kill shelter and only use humane euthanasia when it is medically necessary.
We:
- provide animal control services to most of St. Louis County, Minnesota
- respond to hording situations, sometimes rescuing as many as 76 animals
- shelter as many as 605 animals/year
- Deworm, spay, neuter, vaccinate, and deliver other veterinary medical care for abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs in our care and
- offer community education to children and adults.
Please visit us on Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Although we are closed to the public on Mondays and on holidays, we are busy cleaning the shelter and cages and feeding the animals seven days a week. Volunteers are welcome!
Our address is:
2305 Southern Drive
Virginia, MN 55792
Telephone: 218-741-7425
HOURS
Monday – Closed to public
Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-5pm
Email: info@mesabihumanesociety.org
NOW HIRING ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST
please email resume to mhsboard@mesabihumanesociety.org
Mesabi Humane Society
Animal Care Specialist
Primary purpose: The Animal Care Specialist provides care and the basic needs of animals, which
may include cleaning cages, laundry, walking and proper feeding.
Responsibilities/Job Description:
- Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, illness, and disease
- Handle all animals as required
- Walk dogs/play with them in outside kennels
- Bathe and provide care to all animals
- Provide care as needed
- Process the intake of animals
- Ensure that cages and animals are properly cleaned
- Clean, disinfect and maintain kennels and cages as necessary
- Perform general cleaning in other areas of the shelter to control spread of germs
- Wash food and water bowls
- Run loads of laundry
- Responsible for letting Senior Animal Care Specialist or Administrator know when supplies are
needed - Works well with employees to ensure all animals are supported and all shelter tasks are
completed in a timely
manner - Answer phone calls
- Process the adoption of animals
- Become proficient in Shelter Manger for the intake and adoption of animals
- Provide assistance with fundraising and volunteering for activities as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned