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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Minnesota

186 of the 862 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Minnesota are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the Minnesota page.

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Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

Duluth 8

  1. Animal Allies Humane Society

    4006 Airport Rd, Duluth, MN 55811

    Tue-Fri 12am-6pm, Sat-Sun 12am-4pm

    Call Website All Duluth

  2. White Pine Pet Care

    2502 Jean Duluth Rd, Duluth, MN 55804

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-9am, Sat-Sun 8am-9am

    Call Website All Duluth

  3. Canal Bark

    4502 Airpark Blvd, Duluth, MN 55811

    Call Website All Duluth

  4. Twin Ports Spay & Neuter

    Duluth, MN

    Call Website All Duluth

  5. Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation

    4009 W Arrowhead Rd, Duluth, MN 55811-4040

    Call All Duluth

  6. Duluth Animal Shelter

    2627 Courtland St, Duluth, MN 55806

    Call All Duluth

  7. Animal Shelter

    2627 Courtland St, Duluth, MN 55806-1823

    Call All Duluth

  8. Northland Spay/neuter

    2002 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806-2026

    Call All Duluth

St Paul 7

  1. Feline Rescue

    593 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104

    Call Website All St Paul

  2. No Dog Left Behind - Minnesota Canine Rescue

    St Paul, MN

    Call Website All St Paul

  3. Caring For Cats

    2141 Division St N, St Paul, MN 55109-4122

    Call Website All St Paul

  4. Minnesota Humane Society

    475 Cleveland Ave N #100b, St Paul, MN 55104

    Call Website All St Paul

  5. Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue

    1360 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104-4086

    Call Website All St Paul

  6. Minnesota Humane Society

    542 Snelling Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116-1565

    Call All St Paul

  7. Furbaby

    315 Larpenteur Ave E, St Paul, MN 55117-2430

    Call All St Paul

Minneapolis 5

  1. Pet Haven of Minnesota

    7300 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55435-4504

    Wed 11am-5:30pm, Thu 3pm-7pm, Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Call Website All Minneapolis

  2. Minneapolis Animal Care & Control

    212 17th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411-3413

    Call Website All Minneapolis

  3. The Rescue Pack

    3552 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406-2632

    Call Website All Minneapolis

  4. Safe Hands Animal Rescue

    3732 S 10th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-4605

    Call Website All Minneapolis

  5. Avian Suites

    249 W 61st St, Minneapolis, MN 55419

    Call All Minneapolis

Bemidji 4

  1. Beltrami Line K9

    11365 Beltrami Line Rd SW, Bemidji, MN 56601

    Call Website All Bemidji

  2. Great River Rescue

    1612 Carr Lake Rd SE, Bemidji, MN 56601

    Call Website All Bemidji

  3. Beltrami Humane Society

    Carr Lake Road SE, Bemidji, MN 56601

    Call Website All Bemidji

  4. City Of Bemidji

    445 Town Hall Rd NW, Bemidji, MN 56601-8183

    Call All Bemidji

Rochester 4

  1. PCHSRochester

    3224 19th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901-6601

    Mon 12:30pm-4:30pm, Tue 2pm-7pm, Wed 12:30pm-4:30pm, Thu 2pm-7pm, Fri-Sat 12:30pm-4:30pm

    Call Website All Rochester

  2. Paws and Claws Humane Society

    3224 19th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901

    Call Website All Rochester

  3. Camp Companion

    Rochester, MN

    Call Website All Rochester

  4. Rochester Animal Control

    2150 Campus Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    Call Website All Rochester

St Cloud 4

  1. St Cloud Animal Control

    400 2nd St S, St Cloud, MN 56301

    Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

    Call Website All St Cloud

  2. NC's Doghouse

    1692 MN-23 E, St Cloud, MN 56304

    Call Website All St Cloud

  3. Tri-County Humane Society

    735 8th St NE, St Cloud, MN 56304-0207

    Call Website All St Cloud

  4. Green Acres Animal Rescue

    4301 W Division St, St Cloud, MN 56387

    Website All St Cloud

Brainerd 3

  1. Heartland Animal Rescue Team

    15494 Dellwood Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

    Call Website All Brainerd

  2. Northern Lakes Rescue

    5307 Birchdale Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401

    Call Website All Brainerd

  3. Northern Lakes Rescue

    1606 Mill Ave, Brainerd, MN 56401-2111

    Call All Brainerd

Chaska 3

  1. Carver Scott Humane Society

    822 Yellow Brick Rd, Chaska, MN 55318-2152

    Thu-Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    Call Website All Chaska

  2. carver Scott Humane Society

    116 E 2nd St, Chaska, MN 55318

    Thu-Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    Call Website All Chaska

  3. Southwest Metro Animal Rescue

    Chaska, MN 55318

    Call Website All Chaska

Farmington 3

  1. Last Hope Inc

    2413 210th St E, Farmington, MN 55024

    Call Website All Farmington

  2. Steinmetz Stay and Play

    20811 Dubarry Trail, Farmington, MN 55024

    Call Website All Farmington

  3. Last Hope

    431 3rd St Unit 3, Farmington, MN 55024-1354

    Call Website All Farmington

Fergus Falls 3

  1. Humane Society of Otter Tail County

    1933 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

    Call Website All Fergus Falls

  2. Canine Acres

    24663 County Highway 111, Fergus Falls, MN 56537-7514

    Call Website All Fergus Falls

  3. Soapy Puppy's Bed & Biscuit LLC

    1317 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

    Call Website All Fergus Falls

Minnetonka 3

  1. The Bond Between

    5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345-5900

    Call Website All Minnetonka

  2. The Bond Between

    5959 Baker Rd Ste 390, Minnetonka, MN 55345

    Call Website All Minnetonka

  3. Hennepin County Home School

    14300 County Road 62, Minnetonka, MN 55345

    Call All Minnetonka

Prior Lake 3

  1. Kitty Revolution

    Prior Lake, MN

    Call Website All Prior Lake

  2. GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary

    3380 233rd St E, Prior Lake, MN 55372

    Call All Prior Lake

  3. Spots Last Stop Canine Rescue

    6025 170th St E, Prior Lake, MN 55372

    Call All Prior Lake

Albert Lea 2

  1. Humane Society of Freeborn County

    101 Eddie Cochran St, Albert Lea, MN 56007

    Call Website All Albert Lea

  2. Happy Scales Rescue & Rehab

    1749 W Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007-4385

    Call All Albert Lea

Andover 2

  1. The Rescue Crew

    14033 Round Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304

    Tue 3pm-7pm, Thu 3pm-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Call Website All Andover

  2. Camp Kitten

    614 Andover Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304

    All Andover

Blooming Prairie 2

  1. Old Oak Retrievers

    15647 SE 29th Ave, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917-7935

    Call Website All Blooming Prairie

  2. The Dog House

    5811 SE 118th St, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

    Call All Blooming Prairie

Buffalo 2

  1. Bed & Bone Too

    1255 22nd St SW, Buffalo, MN 55313

    Mon-Sun 7am-7pm

    Call Website All Buffalo

  2. Water's Edge Dog Center

    4173 15th St NW, Buffalo, MN 55313

    Call Website All Buffalo

Coon Rapids 2

  1. Animal Humane Society

    1411 Main St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

    Call Website All Coon Rapids

  2. Animal Humane Society Coon Rapids

    1141 Main St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

    All Coon Rapids

Detroit Lakes 2

  1. Humane Society of the Lakes

    19665 US-59, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

    Call Website All Detroit Lakes

  2. Marshmallow Animal Shelter

    1478 Mallard St, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

    Call Website All Detroit Lakes

Fairmont 2

  1. Martin County Humane Society of MN

    522 E Margaret St, Fairmont, MN 56031

    Tue 6pm-8pm, Thu 6pm-8pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Call Website All Fairmont

  2. Fairmont Animal Control

    522 E Margaret St, Fairmont, MN 56031

    Call All Fairmont

Faribault 2

  1. Prairie's Edge Humane Society

    1201 Cannon Cir, Faribault, MN 55021

    Call Website All Faribault

  2. Rice County Humane Society

    1201 Cannon Cir, Faribault, MN 55021-3627

    Call Website All Faribault

Glenwood 2

  1. Pope County Humane Society, Glenwood, MN

    17584 195th Ave, Glenwood, MN 56334

    Call All Glenwood

  2. Pope County Humane Society

    17584 195th Ave, Glenwood, MN 56334

    Call All Glenwood

Hugo 2

  1. Sundown Horse Rescue

    16177 Harrow Ave N, Hugo, MN 55038

    Call Website All Hugo

  2. This Old Horse

    13151 Elmcrest Ave N, Hugo, MN 55110

    Website All Hugo

Hutchinson 2

  1. Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter

    21918 180th St, Hutchinson, MN 55350-6718

    Tue 5pm-7pm, Thu 5pm-7pm, Sat 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Hutchinson

  2. Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter

    880 Century Ave SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350

    Tue 5pm-7pm, Thu 5pm-7pm, Sat 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Hutchinson

Jackson 2

  1. A Pet's Tale

    313 2nd St, Jackson, MN 56143

    Call Website All Jackson

  2. Jackson County Animal Protection Society

    313 2nd St, Jackson, MN 56143-1639

    Website All Jackson

Lakeville 2

  1. Puppy Play and Stay

    16320 Kenrick Loop, Lakeville, MN 55044

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-7pm

    Indoor
    Call Website All Lakeville

  2. Lakeville Animal Control

    9237 183rd St W, Lakeville, MN 55044-6090

    Call All Lakeville

Mankato 2

  1. Animal Shelter/BENCHS

    1250 N River Dr, Mankato, MN 56001-2280

    Call Website All Mankato

  2. Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society

    1250 N River Dr, Mankato, MN 56001

    Call Website All Mankato

Maple Grove 2

  1. ADOGO Maple Grove

    7400 Kirkwood Ct, Maple Grove, MN 55369

    Call Website All Maple Grove

  2. MG Impound Dogs

    11350 89th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369-3939

    Mon 8am-4:30pm, Tue-Thu 2pm-6pm, Fri 8am-4:30pm

    Call All Maple Grove

Owatonna 2

  1. Tails and Trails Owatonna

    3073 S County Road 45, Owatonna, MN 55060-5119

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-8:30am, Sat-Sun 8am-9am

    Call Website All Owatonna

  2. Owatonna Animal Shelter

    1190 Industrial Rd, Owatonna, MN 55060

    Call Website All Owatonna

Park Rapids 2

  1. Headwaters Animal Shelter

    901 Western Ave S, Park Rapids, MN 56470

    Mon 11am-2pm, Tue-Fri 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Park Rapids

  2. Snuggle and Snooze

    20151 Eddie Baxter Drive, Park Rapids, MN 56470

    Call Website All Park Rapids

Redwood Falls 2

  1. Redwood Area Animal Shelter

    201 Sherwood Drive, Redwood Falls, MN 56283

    Call All Redwood Falls

  2. Animal Shelter

    201 Sherwood Dr, Redwood Falls, MN 56283

    Call All Redwood Falls

Roseville 2

  1. Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

    2530 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113

    Call Website All Roseville

  2. Lions Shelter

    2527 Victoria St N, Roseville, MN 55113

    Call All Roseville

Saint Paul 2

  1. Basic Animal Rescue Training

    158 New Brighton Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55112-7841

    Website All Saint Paul

  2. Pet Haven Inc Of Mn

    505 Minnehaha Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103-1573

    Call All Saint Paul

St Louis Park 2

  1. Underdog Rescue MN

    *** Not a Shelter *** Foster based ***dogs only available to meet by appointment, 3345 Dakota Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 55416

    Call Website All St Louis Park

  2. The Rescue Pack

    4931 W 35th St #300, St Louis Park, MN 55416

    Call Website All St Louis Park

Stacy 2

  1. HOC Rose Sanctuary Rescue

    6804 320th St, Stacy, MN 55079

    Call Website All Stacy

  2. Casey's Place

    24301 E Typo Dr NE, Stacy, MN 55079

    Call All Stacy

Wadena 2

  1. Let Love Live

    63131 US-10, Wadena, MN 56482

    Call Website All Wadena

  2. Wadena County Humane Society

    310 Ash Ave NW, Wadena, MN 56482

    Call Website All Wadena

Willmar 2

  1. Hawk Creek Animal Shelter

    250 28th St SW, Willmar, MN 56201

    Tue-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Willmar

  2. Humane Society Ofkandiyohicounty

    210 17th St SE, Willmar, MN 56201-3804

    Call Website All Willmar

Winona 2

  1. Winona Area Humane Society

    1112 E Broadway St, Winona, MN 55987

    Call All Winona

  2. Winona Animal Control

    201 W 3rd St, Winona, MN 55987

    Call All Winona

Aldrich 1

  1. Homestead Veterinary Clinic

    157 Central Ave S, Aldrich, MN 56434

    Call Website All Aldrich

Alexandria 1

  1. Lakes Area Humane Society

    3811 Nevada St SW, Alexandria, MN 56308

    Call Website All Alexandria

Amboy 1

  1. Misfit Acres

    12480 550th Ave, Amboy, MN 56010-5016

    Call Website All Amboy

Audubon 1

  1. Hamden Hounds llc

    25318 Co Hwy 13, Audubon, MN 56511

    Call All Audubon

Austin 1

  1. Mower County Humane Society

    101 22nd St SE, Austin, MN 55912

    Call Website All Austin

Bayport 1

  1. In a Pinch, Hermit Crab and Exotics Rescue

    444 6th St N, Bayport, MN 55003

    Call Website All Bayport

Bertha 1

  1. Forever Furry Friends Rescue

    40351 145th Ave, Bertha, MN 56437

    Call All Bertha

Blue Earth 1

  1. Faribault County Humane Society

    1540 Industrial Dr, Blue Earth, MN 56013

    Mon 12pm-4pm, Tue 12pm-7pm, Wed 12pm-4pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm

    Call Website All Blue Earth

Brooklyn Center 1

  1. Animal Shelter

    7107 Logan Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-1024

    All Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Park 1

  1. Midwest Animal Rescue & Services

    4084 83rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443-2521

    Tue-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm, Sun-Mon closed

    Call Website All Brooklyn Park

Burnsville 1

  1. Burnsville Animal Control

    1102 State Hwy 13 E, Burnsville, MN 55337

    Call All Burnsville

Byron 1

  1. Leashes & Leads

    6214 14th St NW, Byron, MN 55920

    Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm

    Call Website All Byron

Callaway 1

  1. WE R Furr

    607 Main Ave, Callaway, MN 56521

    Call All Callaway

Cambridge 1

  1. Isanti County Humane Society

    523 Main St N, Cambridge, MN 55008

    Call All Cambridge

Cannon Falls 1

  1. Ryon's Rescue Pen

    28705 Rochester Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN 55009

    Call Website All Cannon Falls

Cass Lake 1

  1. Leech Lake Legacy

    417 Maple Ave N E, Cass Lake, MN 56633

    Call Website All Cass Lake

Chisholm 1

  1. Precious Paws Humane Society of Chisholm

    101 1st Ave SW, Chisholm, MN 55719

    Mon-Fri 11am-2pm

    Call Website All Chisholm

Clearwater 1

  1. Bark and Board

    16000 Grunwald Ave NW, Clearwater, MN 55320

    Call All Clearwater

Cloquet 1

  1. Carlton County Animal Rescue

    1110 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet, MN 55720-1620

    Call Website All Cloquet

Cohasset 1

  1. Great Tails Animal Rescue

    34572 Whitetail Blvd, Cohasset, MN 55721

    Call Website All Cohasset

Crookston 1

  1. Scruffy Tails Humane Society

    720 E Robert St, Crookston, MN 56716

    Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 3pm-6pm

    Call Website All Crookston

Darwin 1

  1. Dogs and Cats of the Dominican Republic

    21560 654th Ave, Darwin, MN 55324

    Call Website All Darwin

Dodge Center 1

  1. Opossum Passion and Rescue

    Dodge Center, MN

    Call All Dodge Center

Eden Prairie 1

  1. Secondhand Hounds Animal Rescue

    10100 Viking Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

    Call Website All Eden Prairie

Elbow Lake 1

  1. Grant County Humane Society

    1015 MN-79, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

    Mon-Wed 1pm-5pm, Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    Call Website All Elbow Lake

Ellendale 1

  1. The K9 Klubhouse of Minnesota

    501 School St, Ellendale, MN 56026

    Call Website All Ellendale

Fertile 1

  1. Smiley's Rescues

    304 N Mill St, Fertile, MN 56540

    Indoor
    Call All Fertile

Fort Ripley 1

  1. Cozy Home Pet Care

    6036 Hay Creek Rd, Fort Ripley, MN 56449

    Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 12:30am-5pm

    Call Website All Fort Ripley

Fridley 1

  1. Happy Tails Rescue

    7331 Baker St NE, Fridley, MN 55432-3420

    Call All Fridley

Garrison 1

  1. Wild & Free Wildlife Program

    10036 Old Hwy 18, Garrison, MN 56450

    Call All Garrison

Golden Valley 1

  1. Animal Humane Society

    845 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN 55422

    Call Website All Golden Valley

Grand Rapids 1

  1. Star of the North Humane Society

    208 NE 9th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

    Call Website All Grand Rapids

Hackensack 1

  1. Paws and Claws Rescue & Resort

    2949 MN-371, Hackensack, MN 56452

    Call Website All Hackensack

Ham Lake 1

  1. Premier K9 Center of Minnesota

    4310 139th Ln NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304

    Mon-Fri 7am-11am, Sat 8am-11am, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Ham Lake

Hamburg 1

  1. Sophia Stables

    481 Sophia Ave, Hamburg, MN 55339-4506

    Call Website All Hamburg

Hastings 1

  1. Animal Ark

    2600 Industrial Ct, Hastings, MN 55033

    Call Website All Hastings

Hopkins 1

  1. Lilli's Animals

    41 20th Ave N, Hopkins, MN 55343-7441

    Call Website All Hopkins

International Falls 1

  1. Borderland Humane Society

    1990 Valley Pine Cir, International Falls, MN 56649

    Tue-Fri 3pm-7pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    Call Website All International Falls

Kennedy 1

  1. Perry's Paws

    102 Atlantic Ave, Kennedy, MN 56733

    Call Website

La Crescent 1

  1. La Crescent Animal Rescue

    523 S Chestnut St, La Crescent, MN 55947

    Call Website All La Crescent

Lanesboro 1

  1. A Dog Spot

    37142 Doe Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949

    Call Website All Lanesboro

Lindstrom 1

  1. Farmaste Animal Sanctuary

    35890 Oasis Rd, Lindstrom, MN 55045

    Call Website All Lindstrom

Little Canada 1

  1. The Bitty Kitty Brigade

    2900 Rice St #250, Little Canada, MN 55113

    Call Website All Little Canada

Little Falls 1

  1. Morrison County Animal Humane Society

    200 7th Ave NE, Little Falls, MN 56345-4176

    Tue 11am-6pm, Wed-Fri 11am-4pm

    Call Website All Little Falls

Littlefork 1

  1. EARS - Ever After Rescue & Sanctuary

    4798 Town Road 51, Littlefork, MN 56653

    Call All Littlefork

Loman 1

  1. Borderland Humane Society

    2840 Highway 11 SE, Loman, MN 56654

    Tue-Fri 3pm-7pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    Call Website All Loman

Marshall 1

  1. Marshall Animal Inpoundment

    800 Kossuth Ave, Marshall, MN 56258

    Call All Marshall

Miltona 1

  1. Lazy J Horse Rescue

    6577 Miltona Rd NE, Miltona, MN 56354-8105

    Call All Miltona

Mora 1

  1. Almost Home Animal Shelter

    2283 Highway 23, Mora, MN 55051-4500

    Call Website All Mora

Morris 1

  1. The Doggie Den

    2 Meadow Ln, Morris, MN 56267

    Call All Morris

New Germany 1

  1. Top Dog Foundation

    5120 Vega Ave, New Germany, MN 55367

    Call Website All New Germany

New Prague 1

  1. Unleashed

    30605 201st Ave, New Prague, MN 56071

    Call Website All New Prague

New Ulm 1

  1. Brown County Humane Society

    1301 S Valley St, New Ulm, MN 56073

    Call Website All New Ulm

North St Paul 1

  1. Caring For Cats

    2550 7th Ave E, North St Paul, MN 55109

    Call Website All North St Paul

Northfield 1

  1. Prairie's Edge Humane Society

    1500 Clinton Ln Ste F, Northfield, MN 55057

    Call Website All Northfield

Oak Grove 1

  1. Warren's Dog Stop

    1352 Viking Blvd NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011

    Call Website All Oak Grove

Ogilvie 1

  1. Online Retrievers

    1124 175th Ave, Ogilvie, MN 56358

    Call All Ogilvie

Ottertail 1

  1. Catty Corner Coons

    343 Co Hwy 55, Ottertail, MN 56571

    Call All Ottertail

Pequot Lakes 1

  1. The Babinski Foundation

    2825 76th St SW, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

    Tue-Sat 8:30am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Pequot Lakes

Pillager 1

  1. Dog Daddy Services Notification To Members

    5349 Ox Trail SW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n, Pillager, MN 56473

    Call All Pillager

Pine City 1

  1. Guardian Angel Shelter

    32796 Beroun Crossing Rd, Pine City, MN 55063-5069

    Call All Pine City

Pipestone 1

  1. Peanut's Place Cat Sanctuary

    843 70th Ave, Pipestone, MN 56164-1184

    All Pipestone

Plymouth 1

  1. Rescue Crew

    3500 Vicksburg Ln N Ste 220, Plymouth, MN 55447-1334

    Call All Plymouth

Princeton 1

  1. Ruff Start Rescue

    12526 319th Ave, Princeton, MN 55371-3324

    Call Website All Princeton

Red Wing 1

  1. River Bluff Humane Society

    1213 Brick Ave, Red Wing, MN 55066

    Call All Red Wing

Richfield 1

  1. Goldfeather Run Cream Golden Retrievers

    6412 15th Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423

    Call All Richfield

Roseau 1

  1. The Doggie Dorm

    39778 290th St, Roseau, MN 56751

    Call All Roseau

Sartell 1

  1. Knotty Paws

    809 10th Ave N, Sartell, MN 56377

    Call Website All Sartell

Sauk Rapids 1

  1. Central Minnesota Animal Care and Control

    1021 S Benton Dr, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

    Call All Sauk Rapids

Savage 1

  1. Warrior Dog Rescue

    12585 Rhode Island Ave, Savage, MN 55378-1136

    All Savage

Shakopee 1

  1. 4 Paws Animal Control

    12848 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379

    Call Website All Shakopee

Slayton 1

  1. Margo's Menagerie

    3351 Juniper Ave, Slayton, MN 56172

    Call All Slayton

South St Paul 1

  1. Cats Meow Dogs Bark Rescue

    512 Southview Blvd, South St Paul, MN 55075

    Call All South St Paul

Springfield 1

  1. Springfield Animal Shelter

    County Rd. 5, Springfield, MN 56087

    All Springfield

St James 1

  1. Watonwan County Humane Society

    1309 Weston Ave N, St James, MN 56081

    Call Website All St James

St Joseph 1

  1. Grey Face Rescue & Retirement

    30593 Pearl Dr, St Joseph, MN 56374-4675

    Mon 5pm-7pm

    Call Website All St Joseph

St Paul Park 1

  1. Healing Paws Foster and Volunteers

    1230 Ashland Ave, St Paul Park, MN 55071-1412

    Call Website All St Paul Park

Sturgeon Lake 1

  1. Von Stärk und Ehre Shepherds

    42835 Deerfield Rd, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783-3730

    Call All Sturgeon Lake

Thief River Falls 1

  1. Pennington County Humane Society

    15598 US-59, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

    Mon-Fri 2pm-6pm, Sat 12pm-3pm

    Call Website All Thief River Falls

Two Harbors 1

  1. Lake County Humane Society

    415 20th Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616

    Call Website All Two Harbors

Underwood 1

  1. Anna Lake Animal Sanctuary

    26329 Co Rd 35, Underwood, MN 56586

    Website All Underwood

Virginia 1

  1. Mesabi Humane Society

    2305 Southern Dr, Virginia, MN 55792

    Call Website All Virginia

Watertown 1

  1. Just Little Dogs

    10820 Swede Lake Rd, Watertown, MN 55388

    Call Website All Watertown

Woodbury 1

  1. Animal Humane Society

    9785 Hudson Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125

    Call Website All Woodbury

Wyoming 1

  1. Northwoods Humane Society

    7153 Lake Blvd, Wyoming, MN 55092

    Call Website All Wyoming

Zimmerman 1

  1. Fur-Ever Home Rescue

    Zimmerman, MN

    Call Website All Zimmerman
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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Good to know

What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Minnesota to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 186 dog parks in Minnesota to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Minnesota. Our guide lists 186 dog parks in Minnesota for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.