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.

Online Donations

On this page you can use your credit card to make donations of any amount to Paws and Claws Humane Society. Credit card information will be transmitted safely via a secure server with a no fee Razoo account where Paws and Claws receives 100% of the amount donated.

Thank you for your generosity.

View the list of items for donation

 

Monetary Donations

Paws and Claws receives no financial support from any government agencies to cover the costs incurred in providing for the animals under our care. Most of our operational expenses are supported by donations from members of the Rochester community, and of surrounding communities. Without the generous support of these individuals and businesses, Paws and Claws would be unable to care for the animals that depend on us. 76% of our operational budget goes directly to animal care. 

Monetary donations can be mailed to our office, or dropped off during business hours. Please make your check payable to "Paws and Claws Humane Society." Donations are tax deductible. Receipts will be issued for all donations over $250, and upon request for lesser amounts.

You may also now make Online Donations using a credit card.  If you wish for your donation to be used in a specific way, please indicate that in the Special Instructions field.

There are a variety of ways to donate to Paws and Claws. Donations can be made into any of the funds listed below, either in one's own name or in honor or memory of another individual or pet. All honorary and memorial donations will be recognized in our quarterly newsletter.

General Fund

This is the nonspecific fund used for any and all shelter related purposes. Money from the general fund goes towards everything from food and medical care for the animals, to paying the rent, utilities, and staff salaries.

Please specify "General Fund" on the memo line of your check or donate online through the button below. 

Emergency Care Fund

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for cats and dogs in our care to need extensive (and expensive) medical treatment due to sickness or injury. This fund exists to provide medical care for life threatening conditions that may arise in any of our shelter animals, making it possible for us to save an animal’s life and to relieve pain and suffering. 

Please specify "Emergency Care Fund" on the memo line of your check or donate online through the button below.

Spay/Neuter Fund

The purpose of this fund is to fight the significant problem of companion animal overpopulation by providing for the costs of spay and neuter procedures of cats and dogs sheltered at Paws and Claws. Additionally, this fund sometimes serves to help defray the expenses of spay and neuter procedures of animals belonging to those residents of Rochester and surrounding communities who have demonstrated an inability to cover the procedure on their own.

Please specify "S/N Fund" on the memo line of your check or donate online through the button below.

Guardian Angel Program

Some animals that come to Paws & Claws take months to recover physically and emotionally from the neglect or trauma they suffered before coming to us. Some require extra time to find a home compatible with their needs. The expenses associated with caring for our animals needing extra care, rehabilitation, or extended stays are often more than our budget allows. These animals deserve a second chance.

The Guardian Angel program provides a way for you to contribute to the care and support of special needs cats and dogs and to form a personal bond with our shelter animals. For just $10 a month, you can sponsor one of the many animals at our shelter. You will receive a picture and information about your special animal twice a year. A new animal will be assigned to you when the one you are currently sponsoring is adopted.

To join the Guardian Angel program, please fill out the

Guardian Angel Enrollment Form.

Please specify "Guardian Angel" on the memo line of your check or donate online through the button below.

Donation Items

The following is a list of items used at Paws and Claws on a frequent basis. Donations of any of these items will be greatly appreciated. Items listed under the Priority Items heading represent those supplies which are almost always running low, and of which we often find ourselves in desperate need. 

Donation items can be dropped off at our office during normal operating hours. Cat items may also be dropped off at our cat shelter location. 

Receipts for donated items can be obtained upon request from one of our office staff. Please bring along original purchase receipts, if available, to assist us in determining the monetary value of your tax deductible donated items.

Cat Items
Foods Science Diet (reg, lite, or oral care) Science Diet Kitten Food (dry or canned) Purina Kitten Food Max Kitten Canned Food (Chicken)	Additional Items Cat "Wand" Toys Cat Toys Scratching Posts (cardboard rectangular) Clumping Cat Litter Clay Cat Litter No Cat treats Thank You
Dog Items
Foods Science Diet or Iams (Lamb & Rice, Chicken & Rice, Beef & Rice, Sensitive Stomach, & Sensitive Skin, Iams Yellow Bag of Puppy Food) Canned or Dry Food (maint. or small bites) Little Champions Wet Dog Food	Additional Items Charlie Bear Treats Dog Toys Two piece Pooper Scooper Pet Safe Ice Melt Dog Snap Coppars (Smaller Size) Dog Harness (Small) Kuranda Dog Beds >> Donate Andis UltraEdge AGC Super 2-Speed Animal Clipper Grooming shears Thinning shears
General Items
Paper Towels Toilet Paper Dish Soap Dryer Sheets Gallon Jugs of Bleach Med. or Large Latex Gloves (safe skin-powder free) Drawstring Trash Bags (tall kitchen, 13 gallon) Eureka Vaccuum Bags (size MM) Libman Nitty Gritty Roller (mop refill #00966) New or Used Bathroom Rugs with Rubber Backing (22"x33-36" or larger)	Postage Stamps (regular) Postcard Stamps Post It Notes Paper Clips (small and large) White Out Scotch Tape Plain Copy Paper Color Copy Paper Two Pocket Folders Wal-Mart Gift Cards Fleet Farm Gift Cards Used Towels and Blankets