History of Windmill Animal Rescue

In 1990, some children in New Market, Minnesota, brought a stray mother cat to be cared for at the local pet store. That was just the beginning. As the years went by, more and more animals that were stray, orphaned, lost or injured were brought in. Even local wildlife like raccoons, squirrels, and birds were cared for. Toni Maat turned this impromptu shelter into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue organization, and in December 2003, Windmill Animal Rescue was born. The rescue now serves Farmington, Lakeville, New Prague, Shakopee, Credit River, and many other local communities.

Our on-site shelter is located in Windmill Feed & Pet Supply in New Market, just 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities, and houses many cats that need permanent homes. Windmill also has a network of foster providers. We rely on donations and volunteers to maintain the facility and care for the animals.