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Ridgewater Paws and Claws

Animal rescue in Willmar, MN

Ridgewater Paws and Claws is part of the Veterinary Technology Program located on the Willmar campus of Ridgewater College. The program takes in dogs and cats from the local humane society and dog pound. We are also a home to many pocket pets and exotics that are also available for adoption.

Dogs:
- Evaluated for temperament
- Started on a training regiment using operant conditioning, a.k.a. clicker training
- Heartworm tested and on preventative
- Treated for heartworm if positive
- Fecal tested, treated if needed
- Spayed or Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated for: Rabies, Distemper (DHLPP) & Bordetella (kennel cough)
- Given any other medical attention they may need
(dentistry, x-rays, lump/bump removal & any other surgery needed)

Cats:

- Evaluated for temperament
- Feline Leukemia tested
- FIV tested
- Fecal tested, treated if needed
- Spayed or Neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccinated for: Rabies, Distemper (FVRCP) & Feline Leukemia
- Given any other medical attention they may need
(dentristry, x- rays, lump/bump removal & any other surgery needed)

Contact
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Address
2101 15th Ave NW
Willmar, MN 56201
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Meet their adoptable pets

2101 15th Ave NW

Willmar, MN 56201

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Adoptable pets at Ridgewater Paws and Claws

We'll also keep you updated on Peter's adoption status with email updates.
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Peter

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Willmar, MN
We'll also keep you updated on River's adoption status with email updates.
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River

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Willmar, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Willmar, MN

Rescue FAQs

Willmar and all surrounding areas!

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting, you will be asked to fill out and adoption application. The application will be reviewed before a time is set up to meet the animals. Our adoption fee for dogs is $120 and the fee for cats is $35.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Ridgewater Paws and Claws

Humane Society of Kandiyohi County

250 SW 28th Street,
Willmar, MN 56201

Humane Society of Renville/Sibley Counties

P.o. Box 185,
Gibbon, MN 55335

Humane Society of Swift County

211 11th St. N.,
Benson, MN 56215

We'll also keep you updated on Midas's adoption status with email updates.
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Midas

Siamese

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Redwood Falls, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Odin's adoption status with email updates.
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Odin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Redwood Falls, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Pinky Pie's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinky Pie

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 10 mos
Glenwood, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Buttons's adoption status with email updates.
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Buttons

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Saint Augusta, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Redwood Falls, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Yahtzee's adoption status with email updates.
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Yahtzee

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Glenwood, MN

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