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Animal Shelter - Paws and Claws Humane Society - Rochester

3224 19th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Eligibility

Residents of Dodge, Freeborn, Goodhue, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, and Wabasha counties

Required documents

Vary by service

Hours

- Office: 10 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12 noon - 7 pm Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Saturday - Shelter: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 2 pm - 7 pm Tuesday and Thursday - Adoptions end 15 minutes prior to closing

Application process

Call

Fees

Call for fee information; donations accepted; memberships available

Service area

Dodge County, MN
Freeborn County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Mower County, MN
Olmsted County, MN
Rice County, MN
Steele County, MN
Wabasha County, MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

Open Saturday or Sunday
Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Description

- Does not euthanize an animal except on the advice of a veterinarian in the case of critical injury, terminal illness, debilitating pain, or severe behavioral problem in which the animal is a danger to themselves, other animals or humans - Promotes and provides humane protection and shelter for abandoned or lost companion animals - Seeks adoptive homes for companion animals under protective care - Provides public education regarding societal problem of animal overpopulation - Promotes the principles of responsible companion animal care - Advocates for the spaying and neutering of all companion animals

Last Assured

08/06/2025

Providing organization

Paws and Claws Humane Society - Rochester

Animal shelter that rescues and rehomes dogs and cats in southeast Minnesota