WITH THE HELP OF OUR SUPPORTERS, WE'VE HELPED MORE THAN 1,050 ANIMALS SINCE OPENING!
AT SMILEY'S, WE RELY 100% ON OUR DONORS & GRANTS TO PROVIDE THE CARE OUR ANIMALS NEED.
We are grateful for your support!
To request a donation receipt, please email: sid@smileysrescues.com
LOOKING FOR YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND?
You've come to the right place. At Smiley's Rescues Cat and Dog Sanctuary, we exclusively entrust our beloved animals to individuals who demonstrate a genuine commitment and responsibility. If you resonate with these values, kindly complete the application through the button below, and we'll be in touch with next steps.
At Smiley’s Rescues, we promise to give every animal in our care everything they need to find a good home. Our promise includes:
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Complete Medical Care: All our furry friends are
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spayed or neutered,
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have had all needed wellness exams,
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and are microchipped for security and peace of mind.
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Up-to-Date Vaccinations: All of our adoptable pets are current with vaccinations, dewormed, and protected with flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.
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Compatibility: We want your home to be a haven for you, your family, and your new family member. So, we invest time in nurturing and socializing our animals. We test to make sure each animal is friendly with dogs, cats, and children. For those animals who need to be the only animal in the house, we make sure to clearly communicate their needs with you.
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Health Checks: For our feline companions, we test for FELV/FIV and share results transparently.
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Who do we help?
All Cats!
We prioritize helping senior, medical and adult cats that needs homes, but will take in all cats as our capacity allows.
We intake Feline Leukemia (FELV+) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV+) cats. We have a separate sanctuary facility for our FELV+ cats.
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) Program:
We love helping feral cats who need spay/neuter. Send us an email if TNR is needed in your area (we help when we can.)
Senior/Hospice Dogs
We have found a calling that could not be ignored. We have more than enough love and compassion to provide to senior dogs (9+). Our intent is to match them with their forever homes.
We have dedicated fosters who provide end-of-life care quality of care to those who have found themselves unlucky to be able to pass with compassion surrounded by their previous owners.
Lost/Found Cats & Dogs
When an animal is brought in as a stray, we will hold them for a minimum of 5 days (per Minnesota State Law). After the 5-day hold, we will spay/neuter (if not already done) the animal and make them available for adoption.
If you find your animal in our care, you must show proof of ownership (e.g. vet records, vaccination records, or photos) in order to claim your animal.
Unleashed animals are often assumed to be strays by good Samaritans–and with good reason. Nearly every municipality has leash laws and registration requirements that include dogs AND cats. It is far more common for an off-leash pet to be killed by a car or other animal than to get lost and be turned in as a stray. Please keep your pets safe by keeping them fenced or leashed at all times.
If your cat or dog is missing, please reach out to sid@smileysrescues.com and include a photo of the missing pet, where and when you last saw them, and any other information you have that may help us identify your pet if they end up in our care.
Also, check with other area rescues and lost pet Facebook groups.
Storefront/Adoption Center
We have a small storefront where we host adoptions, events, small volunteer opportunities, and make ourselves available for questions.
We have a small pet pantry at this location for anyone in need! Please leave what you can, and take what you need!
304 Mill St. N Fertile, MN 56540
Open Hours:
Mondays, 4pm-6pm
Or by appointment
Our Mission
At Smiley's Rescues, we advocate for the safety and health of animals. We are the voice of the unhoused, injured, sick, neglected, and abused. We provide sanctuary to abused animals, animals who come to us from unsafe conditions, and animals who have complex health and medical needs. We take our name from Smiley, founder Sid's childhood cat. As he was there for her, we vow to be there to provide love and a voice to animals in dire need. Everyone deserves their version of a Smiley. Smiley's Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit.
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Our Passion
Welcome & thank you for your interest!My name is Sid Williams, and I am the founder and director of Smiley's Rescues. I have always had a passion for saving/helping animals. When I was 9, I adopted my childhood cat Smiley. He helped me through very tough times, and I will be forever grateful. Sadly, he passed away in 2019 at age 10 when he lost his battle with kidney disease. I always knew I wanted to do something great in his honor.
Fast forward to now - We started Smiley's Rescues in 2021 and have helped more than 793 animals. I am so proud and grateful to the people that have helped us. "Our team consists of myself, my daughter (#1 volunteer), & husband Jordan (construction extraordinaire.) We also have three dogs and a number of permanent cats - some with health issues that make them more difficult candidates for adoption.