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.


Featured Pets

Vinnie

Vinnie is a sweet boy who loves to please. He would love a home where he could be taken on nice long walks. He already seems to be a good listener, so won't you come meet him? more »

Blue

Hold him like a baby and look into those big beautiful blue eyes –you won’t be able to resist this sweet guy. Blue seeks out attention and loves to be brushed and petted. He does best with a cat buddy for company. more »

Cassie

Cassie is an adorable, playful young cat. She’s very people-oriented and loves attention. Her four kittens have all found homes and now it’s mama Cassie’s turn. Stop by and meet her today. more »

Damon

Damon is smart, loving & eager to please. He's looking for an active,dog savvy family to take him to obedience training. He loves giving hugs,won't you give him a loving forever home in exchange for a lifetime of hugs? more »

News & Events

Catch up on all of the Paws & Claws news and events right here. We regularly update this section with new information and happenings. Check back often!

Mark your calendars for 2008 Auction ... more >>

Donate a Kuranda dog bed to Paws and Claws ... more >>

Pet Walk Fundraiser Winners and Photos ... more >>

Adoption Days ... more >>

Rescue Ribbons are Here! ... more >>

T-shirts Available for Purchase ... more >>

Paws and People - Check out what your neighbors are doing to help animals ... more >>

Spay/Neuter Fund - How you can help ... more >>

View all news and events ยป

Capital Campaign


We are over 61% of the goal needed to build the New Shelter. Please click here to learn more about this exciting project.

Events Calendar

«
August 2008
»
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
     1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31

Emergency Care Fund

Why Donate to the Emergency Care Fund?

The Emergency Care Fund provides us with the resources to pay for medical treatment for animals (like Herbie pictured here) with critical injuries or illness. Please click on the link above to learn more about how you can help.

If you'd like to donate to the Emergency Care Fund, you are welcome to use our online donation form. Please indicate "Emergency Care Fund" in the Special Instructions box.

Our Mission

The Paws & Claws Mission is to:

* Promote and provide humane protection and shelter for abandoned or lost companion animals.
* Seek adoptive homes for companion animals under our protective care.
* Provide public education regarding the societal problem of animal overpopulation.
* Promote the principles of responsible companion animal care.
* Advocate the spaying and neutering of all companion animals.

Paws & Claws does not euthanize 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.

About Our Organization

The Paws & Claws Humane Society (PCHS) of Rochester, Minnesota does not receive money from government agencies to help meet expenses for the shelter and care of companion animals in need of happy homes. Instead, PCHS relies on donations from concerned individuals for much of its operating revenue.

That's why it is so important that PCHS keeps its membership ranks strong. Are you a member of PCHS? Do you know of a friend or family member who would like to join?

Interested in becoming a volunteer?