Last Hope Inc

Our goal is to assist dogs and cats that are unable to advocate for themselves. Animals in need are brought to us from shelters, impounds, and owner surrenders and are given the veterinary care and behavioral assistance they require to be placed in long-term, devoted homes.

In 1990, three young people in New Market, Minnesota, brought a mother stray cat to the neighborhood pet shop for care. That was only the start. As time passed, more and more creatures were brought in, including stray, abandoned, lost, and injured animals. Even neighborhood animals, including raccoon kits that had been abandoned, squirrels that had fallen from their nests, robins, blue jays, raptors, and owls.

Dogs are saved by Warrior Dog Rescue who are abandoned in shelters, left homeless, handed over by their owners, abused, neglected, or allowed to wander the streets.

Since 1985, Rice County has been served by Prairie's Edge Humane Society, formerly known as Rice County Humane Society.

The serenity and contentment that our dog, Rocky, exhibits while on the property inspired the name of our organization. We pondered other things that might be content here after witnessing him in such tranquility.

Each year, Animal Control answers to close to 3,000 service requests involving animals. Each year, the animal shelter receives up to 600 impounded domestic and non-domestic animals from Bloomington, the majority of which are returned to their owners.