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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
  • 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