Gentle Touch Animal Sanctuary was founded in 2001 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal rescue and placement organization. Foster-based until 2003, that year it was necessary to look for a larger space, due to the increase in animals taken in. This resulted in a move into our present location. Our mission is to find homes for homeless and abandoned animals by providing refuge in a comfortable, safe environment until new permanent homes can be found.

Our animals are socialized in a cage free (as possible) environment where they can interact, not only with people, but other animals as well. This socialization process enables our animals to more readily adapt to different situations. This process also prepares our animals for new owners, making it easier to adjust to their new homes. Before each animal is placed for adoption, they receive a vet exam, vaccinations, spay or neuter, and are treated for any and all known medical issues.

Animals deemed un-adoptable become permanent residents at Gentle Touch They are allowed to live out their lives in safety and comfort and have complete access to the Sanctuary.

As a volunteer-based organization, our volunteers provide the necessary daily care and love needed by all the animals seven days a week. These dedicated and caring volunteers are the foundation of the organization.

The kittens pictured are just some of the many cats and kittens that Gentle Touch has rescued and placed into their forever homes.

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Gentle Touch Animal Sanctuary - A 501c Nonprofit organization.
4900 France Ave North -- Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Phone: 763-537-5599 -- Fax: 763-535-8844