Windmill Animal Rescue

In 1990, some children in the town of New Market, MN, brought a stray mother cat and her kittens to the local feed/pet store to be cared for. That was the beginning. As the years went by, more animals were brought in. They included orphans, strays, and lost domestic animals, some injured. Even local wildlife, such as orphaned raccoon kits, young squirrels that had fallen from their nests, robins, blue jays, even hawks and owls in need of medical attention, food, or a place to recover were brought in. Toni Maat, owner of Windmill Feed & Pet, turned this impromptu concept into a non-profit rescue organization. In December of 2003, Windmill Animal Rescue was formed. The non-profit shelter is located in New Market, MN, just 30 minutes south of downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul. There are more than 70 cats living at the shelter that need good homes. The shelter also needs foster homes, donations, and volunteers to help clean the facility and take care of the cats. The shelter is housed in and supported by Windmill Feed and Supply Company where all pet supplies can be purchased.