Established in 2005, La Crescent Animal Rescue (LAR) is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to the protection and welfare of animals in La Crescent, Minnesota. Our rescue shelter depends solely on the support and generosity of our volunteers and community to help give animals the best care and love they so richly deserve.
When adopting out an animal, we try to ensure that each animal goes into a home that best fits their needs and their personality. For that reason, all potential adopters are asked to fill out an adoption application. We ask basic questions regarding your living situation, the members of your family, and your other pets. We also ask for two personal references as well as a veterinary reference if you have or have had other animals. Please be sure to let your references know that we will be calling! Processing your application usually takes 3-5 business days. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be informed of our decision regarding the animal you have applied for. If we have multiple applications on any animal, we take all applications into account when making a decision. In some cases, though your application may be approved, another applicant may be selected to adopt that animal. We make this decision based on where we feel that animal would fit best. All approved applications are kept on file for at least one year, so even if you do decide not to take an animal home today, we will already have your pre-approved application of file in case you decide on another animal in the future.