Circle of Friends Animal Shelter

06/08/2026

🚨 URGENT NEED! 🚨

We are in urgent need of medium/large, non-latex disposable gloves, and dry dog food with meat as the first ingredient.

Donations can be dropped off at our shelter at 4375 N. Washington St., Tuesday-Friday: 8am-5pm or Saturday-Sunday: 10am-5pm. Your generosity ensures that we can continue providing essential care and supplies to our furry friends in need.

06/06/2026

We’re out at Petco right now until 2pm with Eevee — come say hi and meet her!

Eevee is looking for her forever home and would love to meet you today! She's an 8-month-old Shar Pei mix.

Stop by, give some love, and maybe meet your future best friend! 🐶✨

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

It's summer, which means more time outdoors!🌞 That also means there's a higher chance of finding abandoned/injured/trapped wildlife. Here's what to do when you come into contact with wildlife.

𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘
If you find a wild animal that appears to be injured or abandoned, please contact North Dakota's Game & Fish at 701-328-6300, and they will be able to direct you. Please do not bring the injured or abandoned wildlife to COFAS, as we do not have the supplies or capabilities to care for them.

𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘
If you notice wildlife that isn't injured or abandoned, but rather stuck or trapped, please contact the Grand Forks Non-Emergency Police Line at 701-787-8000 (or your own local non-emergency line), and they can help or direct you on what to do.

05/22/2026

UPDATE: All 4 kittens have been adopted!

Our Donut kittens are finally 8 weeks old and are available for adoption! They came back from foster care and are patiently waiting to find their forever homes. 🐾

🐱 Bear Claw - Male
🐱 Apple Fritter - Male
🐱 Powder - Male
🐱 Sprinkles - Female

Looking for someone older? Their mom, Princess Donut (1 year old), is back at the shelter and also available for adoption! 💞

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the many, MANY pets that have been adopted recently 🐾

We are so happy for our pets and their new families!

05/20/2026

Willie (Male)
Age: 2 years old
Breed: Mixed breed
Weight: 55lbs
Neutered
Good with cats?: No
Good with dogs?: Has done well with other dogs
Good with children?: Unknown
Adoption fee: $150.00

05/17/2026

UPDATE: Steven has been adopted!

When Steven first arrived at our shelter in March, he was in rough shape. Severely emaciated and suffering from a painful case of “happy tail,” this sweet 2-year-old mixed breed had clearly been through a lot. His tail injury was so severe that he ultimately needed a tail amputation to finally give him relief.

But despite everything, Steven never lost his spark!

With good food, medical care, and lots of love, Steven has completely blossomed into the goofy, energetic, joy-filled dog he was always meant to be. Now, you’ll usually find him outside getting the zoomies, tossing around tennis balls, or trying his best to master the game of fetch (he’s still working on the whole “drop it” part 😅).

Steven has participated in several dog playgroups while in shelter and has done very well with other dogs. We are unsure about how he does with cats or children. He’s an active guy who would thrive in a home ready to match his enthusiasm for life, whether that’s long walks, outdoor adventures, play sessions, or plenty of enrichment and activity to keep both his body and brain busy.

After everything he’s overcome, Steven deserves more than a kennel. He deserves a family who will continue helping him grow, explore, and enjoy the life he fought so hard to get back.

If you think Steven could be the missing piece to your home, come meet him today. ❤️

05/14/2026

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑻𝒂𝒊𝒍 🐾

This Happy Tail comes from Hoagie's adopter! Hoagie was adopted a few weeks ago.

"She is doing extremely well! Lots of energy, loves to eat, and tries to run out the door every chance she gets. She loves to snuggle when she gets tired from playing too hard. She is still not sure about night time she does good for most part but eventually will whine looking for someone. But overall adjusted extremely well, and does amazing with the dogs!"

Congratulations Hoagie!