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Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue Holds Adoption Event in West Fargo

The organization, based in Rolette County, trekked in some adorable pups to try and help them find their forever homes.

May 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Sophie jumps up, eager to meet her potential family.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Several adorable adoptable dogs were hauled into West Fargo this weekend to give them a chance at finding a forever home – and to highlight a shelter doing great work in an underserved area. Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue is located in Rolette County, up near the Canadian…

Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue at capacity, animals being turned away

"Playing God sucks. That's probably one of the hardest things with this is making those decisions”

February 22, 2023

Emily Welker,

ROLLA, N.D. (KVRR) – The severe storm bearing down on the region is putting animal rescue workers in a desperate situation. Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue workers say they’re out of room and being forced to turn animals away. Founder Keith Benning says they have more than 27 adult dogs and more than 40 puppies currently on their waiting list. Turtle…

Animal Rescue page fears Facebook ban for innocent comments

July 27, 2022

Site Staff,

ROLLA, N.D. (KVRR) — A grassroots animal rescue from Rolla, North Dakota is getting flagged by Facebook for seemingly innocent comments. Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue is a non-profit animal shelter operated by volunteers. Facebook is threatening to ban their page by flagging comments and marking them inappropriate. None of the comments use any vulgar language. In fact, some of the…