For Belle's Sake Rescue/Rehabilitation

10/25/2026

Rettie has a complicated relationship with food. On one hand, food is life and her one true love. On the other hand, food is exercise, her one true enemy. Rettie is perfectly content scooting herself around. Why bother standing when you can travel in style? Unfortunately, her caretakers have the audacity to place her food bowl far, far away. And because food is life, scooting is simply too slow. That's valuable eating time being wasted! So, with great disgust and absolutely no appreciation for our rehabilitation efforts, Rettie hoists herself up on that lucky leg and WALKS to her breakfast.

Blasted humans. Making a girl exercise just to maintain her figure. (She'd file a formal complaint, but her mouth is full.)

10/24/2026

⚠️ Due to high winds, today’s Howl-Ween Party is cancelled.

While we won’t be gathering at Dakota Bark Park today, you can still help support For Belle's Sake Rescue/Rehabilitation! 🐾

Bring items from their wishlist this next week to the Minot Park District office Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, at 420 3rd Ave SW, Door #1. Those who donate wishlist items will be entered into a drawing to win one of our fun baskets filled with dog toys, treats, and plenty of goodies!

Thank you for helping us support our furry friends and For Belle’s Sake!

10/23/2026

We are in need of a couple of volunteers able to assist with handling our pups tomorrow at this event 🙏 Please reach out if interested!

10/21/2026

Apparently, Phyllis and Scrappie decided today was a good day for a little field trip to the vet. We've noticed that despite regular baths and thorough ear cleanings, Phyllis continues to have some redness and build up in her ears, so we figured it was time to have them checked again. And since these two have become practically inseparable, Scrappie tagged along for moral support, his vaccinations and because since they're thick as thieves, whatever she has he would, too.

The staff were absolutely delighted with how outgoing, happy, and social Phyllis has become! For a girl who once wanted nothing more than to disappear when strangers approached, watching her confidently greet everyone is still such a wonderful thing to witness.

Unfortunately, her sparkling personality wasn't the only thing making an impression...
Phyllis has apparently developed a rather sophisticated appreciation for eau de dead s**t. I have absolutely no idea what deceased creature, questionable substance, or biological crime scene she discovered on the farm, but she found it, rolled in it, and wore it to her appointment like a fine French perfume. Scent driven dogs. They will seek. They will find. And apparently, they will marinate.
Scrappie, being the supportive gentleman he is, seemed completely unbothered by his best friend's fragrance choices. The rest of us, however, were considering whether the exam room needed to be condemned. At least the veterinary staff only had to endure her signature scent for the duration of the appointment. I had the distinct pleasure of being trapped in a moving vehicle with Miss Decomposition herself for the entire trip there AND back. There's no rolling down enough windows to escape that kind of commitment to poor hygiene.

So, after a successful vet visit and another wonderful display of Phyllis's blossoming confidence, we headed home for yet another bath. Because nothing says responsible pet ownership quite like showing up to a veterinary appointment with a dog who smells like she crawled out of a shallow grave. Seriously, WHY is it always on vet days that dogs decide to make the absolute worst life choices? And why is it never something pleasant, like rolling in a field of lavender?

10/18/2026

𝙄'𝙢 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚. 𝘼 𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔 𝙬𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣.

On December 29, 2025, Bastet arrived at For Belle’s Sake alongside Sapa, Igmu and two other quickly adopted kitties plus multiple dogs. Five cats from the same family, all starting over, all hoping their next chapter would lead to a forever home.

Well, 292 days later, Sapa and Igmu have BOTH packed their bags and headed off to their happily ever afters.

And Bastet? Bastet would like to know who exactly is in charge of making these arrangements because she has some VERY serious questions about how her siblings managed to secure their retirement packages while she's still sitting here waiting for someone to recognize her greatness.
I mean, LOOK AT HER. Those eyes! That face! The whiskers! She's practically a walking advertisement for feline perfection, and somehow, 292 days later, she's still accepting applications for the position of Personal Human.

We are absolutely thrilled that Sapa and Igmu found their families. After nearly ten months in rescue, those adoptions were worth celebrating! But now our hearts are set on making sure Bastet doesn't become the one left behind.

She's already watched her world change once. She's watched her former housemates find their people. Now it's her turn to have a family who looks at that unforgettable little face and wonders how they ever lived without her.

292 days is long enough to wait for forever.
Let's make Bastet our next adoption celebration!

Even if you can't adopt, you can help Bastet find someone who can. 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲! Tell her she's gorgeous, leave her a little encouragement, or just say hello. We don't care if you have absolutely nothing productive to contribute to the conversation. Neither does Bastet. She's a cat.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻. Somewhere out there, her person is scrolling. Let's make sure they don't scroll right past her!

Apply to adopt at forbellessake.org

For Belle’s Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation

10/17/2026

292 DAYS. TWO CATS. TWO FAMILIES. TWO HAPPY ENDINGS!

Remember Igmu? The handsome fellow we recently shared who had been waiting FAR too long for someone to realize what a wonderful companion he could be?
Well, guess what?!

IGMU HAS BEEN ADOPTED! AND SO HAS SAPA!! ❤️

Both arrived in our care on December 29, 2025 from the same home. That's 292 days. Nearly TEN MONTHS of waiting for someone to give them a chance.
And now, BOTH have found their forever families!
Two cats. Two separate families. Two adoptions. And two very happy endings that were a long time coming!

We couldn't be happier for these two, but their stories also highlight something we've been talking about quite a bit lately. Cats NEED opportunities to meet potential adopters in person. A picture on Facebook is great, but nothing compares to a cat charming the pants off someone who wasn't even planning to adopt that day!

For years, our public cat adoption area at Pet Supplies Plus provided exactly that opportunity. Unfortunately, during our transition to becoming a foster-based rescue, we were removed from that space and another organization moved in. Losing that visibility has made finding homes for our cats considerably more difficult.

BUT WE HAVE GOOD NEWS!

We are SO CLOSE to having a public cat adoption and meeting space again! The opportunity is there, the plans are coming together, and we're ready to make it happen. The catch? We're having to build it ourselves, entirely on our own dime. And as a nonprofit rescue already juggling veterinary expenses, food, supplies, and the daily needs of our animals, we don't exactly have a construction crew hiding in the back room. 😂

WE JUST NEED A BUILDER!

Seriously! If you have construction experience, carpentry skills, or simply know your way around a hammer and would be willing to volunteer some time, WE NEED YOU! We're also welcoming donations toward building materials to help get this project across the finish line.

This isn't just about putting up walls. It's about opening doors. Doors to families, second chances, and futures that cats like Igmu and Sapa deserve.

Imagine how many more cats we could help if they didn't have to wait nearly a year to find their people!

In the meantime, we're celebrating TWO very deserving cats who finally got their happy endings.
292 days in rescue. A lifetime of love ahead.

Happy tails, Igmu and Sapa! You've waited long enough. Now go enjoy those families of yours!

And to anyone who can help us build the next chapter for For Belle's Sake Rescue, please reach out. We'd love to hear from you!

10/17/2026

Meet Ghibli!

This handsome little gentleman is the newest face at For Belle’s Sake, and we're pretty excited to get to know him!
Ghibli originally found himself at City of Minot Animal Impound Services before making his way to Animal Empowerment League. Unfortunately, his wait for a forever home stretched on, and the extended time in kennels was beginning to take a toll on his wellbeing. Sometimes, even the best kennel environments just aren't what a dog needs to thrive. So, when the opportunity arose to give Ghibli a change of scenery and a fresh start, we were happy to welcome him into our program!

Ghibli is currently settling into a foster home with one of our board members, and so far, he's making a pretty darn good first impression! He's interacting appropriately with the resident dogs, demonstrating that he understands and respects their corrective cues, and has been polite and respectful toward the cats. Apparently, he also has two distinct operating modes: full-throttle outdoor enthusiast and respectable indoor gentleman. He LOVES to play hard outside but seems perfectly content to dial it back once indoors.

Of course, we're still in the honeymoon phase, and we know better than to assume we've seen everything Ghibli has to offer. As he decompresses, builds confidence, and becomes more comfortable in his new surroundings, we may see different sides of his personality emerge. That's perfectly normal, and it's exactly why we take the time to get to know our animals beyond their first impressions.

For now, we're simply enjoying watching this handsome little guy settle in and reminding him that life has a whole lot more to offer than four kennel walls.

Welcome to For Belle’s Sake, Ghibli! Here's hoping this next chapter is the one that finally leads you home.

We'll share more about Ghibli as we get to know him!

10/13/2026

🎃 Howl-Ween Party at Dakota Bark Park!

Join us Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00am to noon for a morning of Halloween fun with your dogs!

We’ll have dog games, costume contests, fun agility courses, and a setup for Halloween-themed photos. We’re also excited to welcome For Belle's Sake to the event!

Stay tuned for their needs list. Anyone who brings a donation for For Belle’s Sake on the day of the event will be entered into a drawing for a prize!

We can’t wait to see everyone and their pups in costume!

10/13/2026

𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗜𝗧. 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗧. 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗜𝗧. 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗕𝗦!

Who doesn't love a little retail therapy? Especially when your shopping habit helps save animals and gives you a perfectly reasonable excuse to buy another shirt you probably don't need.

Did you know that For Belle's Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation has its very own merchandise collection on Bonfire? We've got some pretty awesome designs, and your purchases help support the work we do every single day. From the medical cases that make our veterinarian question our sanity to the never-ending mountains of food, cleaning supplies, and veterinary bills, every little bit helps!

👕 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥!
Our Rescue 132 design has been a fan favorite! If you haven't grabbed yours yet, here's your chance!

👉 https://www.bonfire.com/rescue-132/

🛍️ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗕𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗘!
Already have our best seller? Looking for something different? Browse our other designs and find something that speaks to you!

https://www.bonfire.com/store/for-belles-sake-rescue--rehabilitation/

🎨 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗔 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞? 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗘'𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨!

Here's something REALLY cool! Bonfire also allows supporters to create their 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝘽𝙎!

Got a clever saying? A hilarious animal-related idea? A design you've been itching to put on a shirt? You can turn that creativity into a fundraiser that helps animals in need!

You create the design, launch your fundraiser, and select For Belle's Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation as your beneficiary. No fostering required, no litter boxes to scoop, and absolutely no need to explain to your spouse why there's suddenly another dog in the house.

Who knows? Your design might just become our next best seller!

👉 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗙𝗕𝗦 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:
https://www.bonfire.com/org/for-belles-sake-rescue-and-rehabilitation-464537230/

For nearly two decades, we've been giving animals the second chances they deserve, and none of it happens without the people who believe in what we do. Whether you buy a shirt, share a link, or put your creative talents to work, you're helping us continue that mission.
And unlike our four-legged residents, who seem convinced that money grows on trees and veterinary bills are just a fun little hobby, we know every dollar matters.

𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵. 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

Because saving animals takes a village, and we're pretty sure some of you villagers have WAY better design skills than we do!

Buy Rescue merchandise that supports For Belles Sake Rescue and Rehabilitation. Featuring Heather Midnight Navy Premium Unisex Tees, professionally printed in the USA.

10/11/2026

Intake Date: 20 September 2026 ----- Age: 8 years (vet estimated) ----- Breed: Chihuahua Mix with possibly Brussels Griffon or maybe YorkshireTerrier ----- Weight: 15 lbs ----- Status: Owner Surrender ----- Compatible with: Dogs, cats, children ----- Suitable for: Home with a fenced yard or mandatory leash ----- Medical/Behavioral Needs: Recent surgery, biopsy pending/results TBD. Overweight and appropriately losing excess pounds ----- Additional Notes:

Meet Newt! One of our adorable little amphibian-themed pups who came to rescue alongside Peeper and Lily after their elderly owner transitioned into a care facility. Newt is approximately 8 years old, according to our veterinarian, and quite possibly one of the goofiest little creatures we've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Between his ridiculous teeth, permanently untamed hair, and wonderfully silly personality, he looks like someone assembled a dog using spare parts and absolutely no instructions. Thankfully, they got the personality just right!

Newt is an incredibly sweet, happy little guy who gets along wonderfully with other dogs and cats. He's got a face only a mother could love, except we're pretty sure EVERYONE is going to love this face. He's quirky, affectionate, and full of personality. There's something about this scruffy little gentleman that makes it impossible not to smile.

Newt arrived with a few medical surprises that required some extra attention. What initially appeared to be a fatty mass near his p***s turned out to be concealing a small umbilical hernia. During his veterinary care, we also addressed his cherry eye and a small eyelid growth, along with investigating a possible retained testicle. His surgery was a bit more complicated than anticipated when he experienced unexpected bleeding, requiring a second procedure to investigate. Because of concerns regarding the nature of the mass, tissue was submitted for biopsy to rule out something more serious, including a possible mast cell tumor. His medical journey has been a little more eventful than we anticipated, but we're making sure this sweet boy gets the care he deserves.

Despite everything, Newt remains his wonderfully goofy, lovable self. He's not particularly concerned about his unconventional appearance, and frankly, neither are we. Those wild hairs and crooked little teeth are part of his charm! What matters most is that underneath all that scruff is a genuinely sweet little dog who deserves a safe, loving home to spend his golden years.

Newt has already had his share of unexpected adventures. Now we'd love for his next chapter to be a little less medically exciting and a whole lot more comfortable. If you've got room on your couch and in your heart for a scruffy little gentleman with questionable dental architecture and an absolutely perfect personality, Newt might just be your guy!

Newt is located in Minot, ND

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If interested in meeting and potentially adopting, please read the adoption requirements and complete the adoption application located at forbellessake.org. Once processed and approved a meet and greet can be scheduled and if a match an adoption can be finalized at that time. FBS standard adoption fee is $175. All residents are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and treated for any known medical needs. Breeds are best guess. Housetraining is not guaranteed but crate training is worked on with all residents. A secure physically fenced yard is prioritized if a yard is present. Temperament cannot be and is not guaranteed.