Protecting Paws Animal Rescue

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.

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.

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.

With the goal of bringing together those who care for animals and those in need, the Carver-Scott Humane Society was established in 1989 as a 501c3 non-profit organization. In the Twin Cities and beyond, we want to create a world where every animal is protected, taken care of, and cherished.

Dedicated to the rescue of neglected, stray, and abandoned domestic animals, Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society is a non-profit group.