La Crescent Animal Rescue

523 South Chestnut Street La Crescent, Minnesota 55947
Dogs & Cats
La Crescent Animal Rescue animal shelter in La Crescent, MN
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday Closed
  3. Wednesday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  4. Thursday Closed
  5. Friday Closed Today
  6. Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  7. Sunday Closed

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

About this shelter

La Crescent Animal Rescue in La Crescent, MN

La Crescent Animal Rescue is a no-kill rescue shelter for cats and dogs located in La Crescent, Minnesota, about 60 miles west of Rochester, MN. Established in 2005, it is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the protection and welfare of animals through rescue, adoption, compassionate care, education, and community partnerships. The rescue also provides shelter for strays found within the city of La Crescent and relies on community donations, supplies, and volunteers to care for the animals. It is open Wednesdays from 4:00–7:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, with appointments available by calling ahead.

Before you go

Adopting from La Crescent Animal Rescue

Adoption process

Potential adopters must fill out an adoption application covering household, family, and other pets, plus two personal references and a vet reference; processing takes 3-5 business days, and approved applications are kept on file for at least a year even if not used immediately.

Service area
La Crescent, Minnesota
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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