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WELCOME!
Minn-Kota PAAWS (People Advocating Animal Welfare Services) was created to share information with the area population about the importance of spaying and neutering companion animals.
At Minn-Kota PAAWS, our mission is to promote the health and well-being of pets and the people who love them by providing accessible, affordable, and compassionate spay and neuter services.
We are committed to reducing pet overpopulation and supporting our community through inclusive care—because everyone deserves the opportunity to keep their pets healthy, regardless of income or background.
Everyone is welcome at Minn-Kota PAAWS. Everyone.
Minn-Kota PAAWS is a local 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.
When you donate to Minn-Kota PAAWS, you are helping us provide free or subsidized pet care to those who are unhoused, helping folks needing financial help with their pet due to an economic hardship, filling our food pantry shelves, and helping us keep the lights on.
We appreciate you!
Contact Us
Minn-Kota PAAWS
1517 32nd Avenue, Fargo, North Dakota 58103, United States
Hours
Open today | 07:30 am – 05:00 pm |
Monday: 7:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 5 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Reviews
Thank you to the following organizations for their support:
Appointment scheduling
We look forward to meeting you and your pet!
Please review the information below and let us know if you have any questions or need help making an appointment.
Income Qualifications
Minn-Kota PAAWS exists to help pet owners who cannot afford spay/neuter services at a full-service clinic. We require each client to attest that they meet one of the following income qualifications:
1. You participate in a needs-based public assistance program.
- Food Support
- HUD Section 8 Housing
- Medicaid
- Medical Assistance (MA, MA-EPD), MinnesotaCare
- Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC)
- Social Security Disability (SSDI)
- State Unemployment Benefits
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- VA Disability
2. You earned less than:
$36,450 as a single person
$68,365 as a single person with dependents
$75,000 as a multiple-earner household
3. You are the caretaker of feral, free-roaming, or barn cats.
4. You are having trouble affording the cost of spay/neuter services at a full-service veterinarian.
Pet Age Requirements
Pets need to be 3 months old and 3 pounds in order to be spayed/neutered at Minn-Kota PAAWS.
Cats Cradle Adopters
Congratulations on your new furry family member! Please call to schedule your adopted cat's appointment. Remember to show your Cats Cradle Adoption folder at check-in. If you use our online appointment portal and complete payment for your cat's surgery we will be unable to issue a refund.
Payment
Payment is due in full at the time you make your appointment.
We accept all major credit/debit cards through our online appointment portal. We do not accept Care Credit. If you make an appointment in person you can use cash.
** If you are concerned about paying for your pet's appointment, please contact us to discuss available grants and payment options through Scratchpay.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
We understand that for reasons beyond your control you may need to reschedule your pet’s spay/neuter appointment.
We require 2 business days’ notice to reschedule or cancel an appointment.
- Appointments cancelled within 2 business days of the appointment date will be refunded in full, less a $10 processing fee per appointment.
- No shows or appointments cancelled with less than 2 business days' notice are non-refundable.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we enact this new, necessary policy. We hope that with this change we can get you in sooner for your appointments and help more people and pets than ever before. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out via phone or email amy@minnkotapaaws.org