Paws and Claws Animal Rescue and Resort

2949 Minnesota 371 Hackensack, Minnesota 56452
Dogs & Cats
Paws and Claws Animal Rescue and Resort animal shelter in Hackensack, MN
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Today
  2. Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  4. Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  5. Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  6. Saturday Closed
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Paws and Claws Animal Rescue and Resort in Hackensack, MN

Paws and Claws Animal Rescue and Resort is a rescue organization located in Hackensack, Minnesota, about 110 miles west of Fargo, ND, open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. As a 501(c)3 animal shelter and pet boarding facility, its mission is to save animal lives, educate youth, and complete families, and it operates on the unique business model of directing funds from every pet boarded at its state-of-the-art facility back into supporting the shelter. The organization offers boarding, grooming, adoption, and surrender/stray drop-off services by appointment only, and it is recognized as a Minnesota Licensed Kennel and a member of the No Kill Network.

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Adoption process

Prospective adopters schedule an appointment to view pets, fill out an Adoption Questionnaire (staff check references), then complete an Adoption Contract, review medical records, and take the pet home; a $25 non-refundable 48-hour hold can be placed on a specific pet.

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