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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Fargo, ND

7 of the 26 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in Fargo are shelter and rescue services.

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.

  1. Homeward Animal Shelter

    1201 28th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102

    Mon 11am-7pm, Thu-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm

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  2. Cats Cradle Shelter Inc

    9 9th St S, Fargo, ND 58103

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  3. Fargo City Pound

    3210 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103

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  4. Pride & Joy Rescue

    7420 40th Ave NW, Fargo, ND 58102

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  5. Minn-Kota Paaws

    1517 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103

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  6. Minn-kota Paws

    25 21st St S, Fargo, ND 58103

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  7. CJ's Purple Paw

    4306 76th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104-9103

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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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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.