COME CELEBRATE 12 YEARS
OF RESCUING POCKET PETS!
April 26th
11 AM - 3 PM
North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center
2825 North 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy a day of special activities, including an all-day Collection for Critters supply drive, hands-on sessions to meet and pet our Hedgehog Ambassadors, a lively Guinea Pig Pignic at lunchtime, and a Garden Party where you can learn about pocket pet diets and plant seeds to take home (registration required). Don’t miss the chance to watch our Rabbit Ambassadors create unique bunny art just for you!
Join us for our 7th Annual Collection for Critters! This is our yearly supply drive where we ask for supply donations we need for the animals in our care. Drop off your donation during the party or at one of our participating partners' locations listed below during the month of April!
PET A HEDGEHOG
11 AM - NOON & 1 PM - 2 PM
Experience the delight of meeting a friendly Hedgehog Ambassador! For just $2, you'll receive a chance to gently pet a hedgehog under the guidance of our expert handler. After your encounter, you will receive an exclusive "I Got to Pet a Hedgehog" sticker as a memento!
GUINEA PIG PIGNIC
NOON - 1 PM
Don't miss this hands-on experience where, for only $1, you can hand-feed our adorable Guinea Pig Ambassadors their lunch! You'll have the opportunity to interact closely with these animals, offering them their favorite fresh veggies while learning more about their personalities and care. This fun and interactive encounter is perfect for animal lovers of all ages.
GARDEN PARTY
1 PM - 2 PM
For just $20, get everything you need to start a pet-safe indoor garden: four mini pots for seeds, two seedlings, and one flower—all 100% safe for your furry friends (as listed on the registration form). Enjoy a short plant care presentation, make custom plant markers, and pot your new greenery. Leave with a ready-to-grow mini-garden perfect for indoors or transplanting outside.
EVERY BUNNY IS AN ARTIST
2 PM - 3 PM
Discover the magic of creativity with our new encounter! This unique activity lets you watch as our Rabbit Ambassadors create one-of-a-kind artwork. For just $5, watch as each bunny helps make a 4" x 4" canvas masterpiece by walking and eating some treats on a paint-covered, sealed canvas inside a ziploc bag. The result? A colorful, bunny-made print you can cherish as a whimsical keepsake. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that blends animal enrichment with artistic fun!
GAMES ALL DAY
Try your luck at a variety of fun games, with options ranging from free to just $3! Every paid game guarantees a prize for every player, so everyone’s a winner.
You get to spin the wheel and match the icon you land on to one of the pockets on our custom game board. Each pocket holds a surprise, so every spin is a new adventure. Come play and see what you’ll discover! Win a prize with every spin!
PIN THE TAIL ON A POCKET PET
FREE
Try your luck at matching these adorable pocket pets with their tails. Simply pick a tail from the container, then attach it to the pocket pet you think is the right match on the game board. The pieces are easy to use, thanks to the velcro backing, and the game is set up for everyone to enjoy. Test your animal knowledge and see if you can find the perfect match!
POCKET PET PLINKO
$1
Experience the excitement of Pocket Pet PLINKO! This classic game of chance is fun for all ages. Drop your chip at the top of the board and watch as it zigzags its way down, bouncing unpredictably before landing in a prize slot. Every play is a new adventure, and everyone walks away a winner. Give it a try and enjoy the thrill of PLINKO!
WHO EATS HAY?
FREE
See how savvy you are about animal nutrition with our fun and interactive board and see if you can match each animal to the right food category: “All The Time,” “Only as a Treat,” or “None/Never.” Pick up an animal cutout from the teal container and place it under the option you think is correct for the food listed at the top of the board. Once you’ve made your choices, check the answers on the back to see how you did! It’s a great way to learn about pet nutrition while having a blast.
LOLLIPOP TREE
$1
Experience the excitement of Pocket Pet PLINKO! This classic game of chance is fun for all ages. Drop your chip at the top of the board and watch as it zigzags its way down, bouncing unpredictably before landing in a prize slot. Every play is a new adventure, and everyone walks away a winner. Give it a try and enjoy the thrill of PLINKO!
OTHER COOL STUFF
Enjoy creative activities, meet friendly animals, discover helpful tips and resources, learn about fostering, and have fun with music, prizes, and delicious treats!
What’s a birthday party without cake and ice cream? Pretty Great Cake Shakes, the food truck, will be on-site, serving up delicious shakes, ice cream, and fun drinks! Their concept starts with a version of an old-fashioned milkshake, but they elevate it by blending in frosted cake! It’s then topped with whipped cream!
MENU
🎂 Cake Shakes
(soft serve blended with frosted cake)
🍦 Flavor Burst Soft Serve
(soft serve with colorful swirls kids love)
🍋 Frozen Lemonade
🥤 Classic Milkshakes
FACE PAINTING
$1 - $6
A MNPPR volunteer will transform you into a colorful masterpiece!
COLORING PAGES
FREE!
Unleash your creativity with pocket pet-themed coloring sheets.
ANIMAL AMBASSADORS
FREE!
Get up close and personal with some of our Animal Ambassadors. Stop at our table to meet our pocket pets and their knowledgeable handlers. You’ll have the chance to learn cool species facts, and even enjoy a cuddle or a photo op. It’s a great way to learn about responsible pet ownership while supporting a good cause; donations to our rescue are always welcome at our tip jar!
MUSIC AND PRIZES
FREE!
Enjoy a delightful atmosphere filled with upbeat music and a chance at fun prizes that will make your experience truly memorable!
VIDEOS AND POCKET PET
CARE GUIDES
FREE!
Designed to offer invaluable tips and insights for nurturing your beloved pets and ensuring their happiness and well-being.
INFO ABOUT FOSTERING
AND ADOPTION
FREE!
Learn the profound impact you can make by providing a loving, temporary, and permanent home to pets in need.
BEDDING
Unscented, unopened bags of paper bedding such as CareFresh or recycled paper pellet litter
Anti-pill fleece: 1 yard and larger
GIFT CARDS
GROOMING
HABITATS
We are currently NOT accepting any cages.
We will also be accepting supply donations at the following locations from April 1 through April 30:
Maplebrook Pet Care Center - Maplewood
2811 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
4723 County Rd 101 Store #5B
Minnetonka, MN 55345
3852 150th St W
Rosemount, MN 55068
Chuck & Dons - Uptown Minneapolis
3244 W Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55416
4751 Hiawatha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
1270 Vierling Drive East
Shakopee, MN 55379
If your organization would like to participate and collect donations for MNPPR, please contact Vicky.
Below are items that some of our departments are especially in need of:
Animal Care Team
Anti-pill fleece: 1 yard and larger
(even whole bolts are great; for large habitats)
(for all species, especially guinea pigs)
(for diet and foraging)
Unused wood or lava chews
(to provide dental care and enrichment for foster pets)
(any flavor)
Science Selective Natural treats
(any flavor)
Small scales(to monitor the health of foster pets)
(to monitor the health of foster pets)
(to monitor habitat temperatures)
Unscented, unopened bags of paper bedding such as CareFresh or recycled paper pellet litter
(to provide bedding and litter for foster pets)
(for grooming fosters)
(for grooming fosters)
(for safely handling animals)
(for grooming fosters)
(for grooming fosters)
(for grooming fosters)
(for grooming fosters)
(for grooming fosters)
(for grooming fosters)
Administration Team
(for securing items at events)
Sympathy cards
(to mail to pet parents)
Thank you cards
(to mail to donors)
Recovery Team
(for volunteer protection)
1 gallon - REScue One Step Disinfectant Cleaner & Deodorizer
(for disinfecting supplies)
32 ounces - REScue One Step Disinfectant Cleaner & Deodorizer
(for disinfecting supplies)
Crafty Creators / Fundraising Team
(to make ramp covers)
Anti-pill fleece
(to make bedding)
Cotton medium (worsted) weight yarn
(requesting white, cream, taupe, silver, charcoal, black, amber/camel, chocolate brown, and light pink colors)
Thread
(requesting beige, black, and white)
(for various crafts)
(for various crafts)
(for various crafts)
(for various crafts)
(for various crafts)
Rubber stamps (pocket pet themed)
(for various crafts)
Toilet paper rolls
(to make enrichment items for foster pets)
Events Team
(for securing items at events)
(with 4 slots for bills)
Plastic drawers
(for organization)
Pocket pet themed items
(to use as prizes)
Design Team
(for design team use)
(for $5 Doodles)
(for face painting at events)
Digital cameras
(for photography and/or videography)
Community Outreach Team
(for safely handling animals)
(for NTC kits)
(for NTC kits)
Human nail trimmers with attached light
(for NTC kits)
(for NTC kits)
Paper towels
(for NTC kits)
(for NTC kits)
(for NTC kits)
(for NTC kits)
(for NTC kits)
(for NTC kits)
Lint rollers
(for NTC volunteers and pet parents)
Supplies Team
Binder clips
(for securing habitats)
(for securing habitats)
(for securing habitats)
Metal, fully-closing shower curtain rings
(to hang hammocks)
Clean ice cream buckets with lids
(for sending food to foster homes, important: only food safe buckets!)
(for sending hay to foster homes)
(for sending hay to foster homes)
(for keeping fosters warm during transport, etc. on cold days)
(gift cards to purchase fresh vegetables and other supplies for animals)
