We’re here for animals – and people.

Founded in 1989, Carver Scott Humane Society is a 501c3 non-profit foster-based rescue with the mission of connecting animals in need with people who care. We envision a world where every animal is safe, cared for, and loved in the Twin Cities and beyond. And by working collaboratively with the community and rescue partners to provide refuge, medical care, foster homes, we make this possible. 

What makes CSHS unique? We work to lower adoption barriers so good people can adopt good pets. We do this by approaching adoptions from a place of yes. Instead of rigorous applications and policies, we use conversation-based methods. Our goal is to help match the person to the pet and the pet to the person. We also do our best to prevent pet surrenders, which creates capacity for us to transfer most of our animals from high-volume impounds and shelters throughout Minnesota and beyond.