Prairie’s Edge Humane Society (formerly Rice County Humane Society) was the first humane society in Minnesota to require surgical sterilization of all its animals before allowing them to go to adoptive homes. We carry on that progressive tradition by arranging reduced cost spays and neuters to low income families, and to caretakers of free roaming cats in Rice County.

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Pet Training Classes

Price: $65.00 for 6 weeks

We know that basic training helps keep dogs in their homes and out of shelters. The Rice County Humane Society now offers dog-friendly, gentle Good Manners training classes designed for pet dogs and puppies. Classes are divided into small skill-oriented modules. Pay for 6 weeks and move through at your own pace. Classes are taught by a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, and proceeds go to PEHS.

Our registration brochure has more information. Click here to download the Training School Brochure.

Free Roaming Cat Program

PEHS, in partnership with area veterinary clinics, offers a reduced cost on spaying or neutering cats who have an owner but who live exclusively outdoors. These free roaming cats breed regularly, and sterilizing them is a big step towards reducing the feline overpopulation problem. If you are interested in applying to this program, download the application.  Send the completed application and the total payment for the cats you will be having sterilized. We will contact you to arrange an appointment at a participating veterinary clinic.

Free Roaming Cat Program Application

Low Income Spay/Neuter Program

PEHS applies regularly for grants to help low income families spay and neuter their pets. Costs vary with the amount of grant monies available; please call Abby at 507-334-7117 for the current cost of spaying or neutering your pet. If you are interested in applying for this program, download the application below. Send the completed application and the total payment for the animals you will be having sterilized. We will contact you to arrange an appointment at a participating veterinary clinic.

Spay/Neuter Program Application

Extend-A-Hand Program

PEHS occasionally has a small grant to apply toward the sterilization of pets whose owners may lose their housing if their pet is not sterilized, or who have no ability to pay. There is a sliding fee scale for this program; please call Abby at 507-334-7117 for the current cost of spaying or neutering your pet. If you are interested in applying for this program, download the application here. Send the completed application and the appropriate payment for the animals you will be having sterilized. We will contact you to arrange an appointment at a participating veterinary clinic.