New Leash Rescue

All rescued animals are cared for by Last Hope's network of foster homes until permanent homes are located. All of the animals in its network of foster homes receive veterinary care, food, supplies, and spay/neuter procedures through Last Hope.

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.

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.

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.