A new business will have Prior Lake going to the dogs.

Spot’s Last Stop, a canine rescue center, will open in Prior Lake later this fall, fulfilling a longtime dream of Casey and Grant Adams.

The couple submitted an application for funding more than a year ago to the Prior Lake Rotary Club which had launched a large grant opportunity for local organizations. Rotary’s “Signature Project” was open to any nonprofit organization that wanted to undertake a major project within the city that would be sustainable and offer great benefit to the community. Five projects were identified as finalists competing for up to $1 million raised through the club’s annual hosting of Lakefront Music Fest. Club members voted on which applicant was to receive funding and Spot’s Last Stop was chosen.

The couple recently purchased a commercial building and property that is located at 6025 170th Street, a few blocks east of Fish Point Road on Eagle Creek Avenue. The structure is large, and renovation plans include not only a large dog care area, but also dedicated public meeting space that could be used for family gatherings and organization meetings.

“This invaluable resource center will allow our community to access services like microchip scanning for lost or found pets, live traps and assisting families in contacting animal control,” Casey Adams said. “We’re excited to offer resources like low-cost spay and neuter programs, along with vaccine clinics for those in need.”