Paws and Claws Humane Society of Rochester MN, strives to promote and provide humane protection and shelter for abandoned or lost companion animals, and seek adoptive homes for companion animals under their protective care.

Contact Us

Need to talk to a shelter representative? Call us at (507) 288-7226, or e-mail us at info@pawsandclaws.org

You may also stop by our facilities in person, during the hours listed below. Viewing hours indicate when the facilities are open to the public to view animals available for adoption. Please contact our office if you have lost or found an animal, or need to find your current pet a new home.

Surrendered animals are received by appointment only.

Main Office Information

The Main Office is located at: 602 7th St. NW Rochester, MN 55901

Office Hours: Monday - Friday:  10:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm Sunday: Closed

Cat and Dog Shelter Information
(effective September 17, 2007)

The Cat and Dog Shelter is located at: 602 7th St. NW Rochester, MN 55901

Viewing Hours for our animals: Monday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm Tuesday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm Thursday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm Friday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm Saturday 12:30pm - 4:30pm Sunday: Closed (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to closing to view cats and dogs available for adoption.)