Northern Lakes Rescue

For abandoned, stray, and surrendered animals, we work to give a temporary home as well as a safe, healthy, and loving environment. We also work to match each animal with a happy, successful new family.

The Brainerd Lakes area's Heartland Animal Rescue Team (HART) was established in the spring of 1987 by a group of concerned locals. At the time, there actually weren't any advocates for abandoned, abused, or stray animals.

Paws+Claws depends on the assistance of other organizations to carry out the job we perform. These groups assist us in a variety of ways, whether they are directly helping Paws+Claws or pursuing the same goal as us.

Dogs in need are rescued by New Life. We take great delight in providing unwanted or stray animals with the care and homes they deserve.

The Wadena County Humane Society promotes ethical pet ownership in our neighborhood while also saving the lives of companion animals and finding abandoned dogs new homes.

Our goal is to help homeless animals find loving homes by educating the public and raising its awareness of their plight.