Paws and Claws Humane Society is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors who serve terms of various lengths.
They meet every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November) and the meetings are open only to those that wish to have an item placed on the meetings agenda and will be speaking to that agenda item.
To obtain a copy of the Board Minutes or to add an item to an upcoming agenda, please contact the office at (507) 288-7226.

Andrea Kilen – Chair
Lucas Mueller – Vice Chair
Danny Bucknell– Secretary
Brittany Stevens – Treasurer
Tanya Johnson – Shelter Director
Danny Bucknell
Tyler Despins
Jennifer Woodford
Brooke Carlson
Jenni Hovell
Mike Strecker
David Dobmeyer
Angela Dow
Join our Board! Paws and Claws Humane Society Board has several openings. This is an exciting time of growth for our organization as we will soon begin construction on a new on-site veterinary clinic and surgery suite at our shelter. If you love animals and want to be part of a great group of passionate people, please consider applying for a rewarding way of contributing to our community. We welcome applicants who have a variety of skills, interests, and backgrounds. Applications are due by July 15 for positions beginning in 2026.
If you are interested in serving on our board, please complete this digital application.