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Dog rescues and shelters in Minnesota

Places to adopt a dog in Minnesota (MN), with phone, website and public reviews

80places to adopt
28shelters
52rescue groups

There are 80 dog rescues and animal shelters in Minnesota with a public listing: 28 shelters and 52 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Dog rescues near cities in Minnesota

Near Minneapolis40Near St. Paul43Near Rochester12Near St. Cloud14

Breed rescues in Minnesota

4

Aussie Rescue of Minnesota

Otsego, MN · Rescue group · Australian Shepherd
4.110 reviews
Website Directions

The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in Minnesota

40

Spring Farm Sanctuary

Long Lake, MN · Rescue group
4.832 reviews
Website Directions
53

Aussie Rescue of Minnesota

Otsego, MN · Rescue group · Australian Shepherd
4.110 reviews
Website Directions
54

Hiawatha Animal Humane Society (Foster homes only)

Lake City, MN · Rescue group
4.29 reviews
Website Directions
57

lacyslegacyrescue.org

Buffalo, MN · Rescue group
4.65 reviews
Directions
58

Take The Lead Animal Rescue

Oak Grove, MN · Rescue group
5.04 reviews
Directions
59

Twin Cities Pet Rescue

Maplewood, MN · Rescue group
5.04 reviews
Website Directions

Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Minnesota take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 392 dog breeders in Minnesota.

Dog breeders in Minnesota

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Minnesota?

We list 80 places to adopt a dog in Minnesota: 28 animal shelters and 52 rescue groups, of which 4 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Minnesota?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Minnesota?

Yes: Doberman Rescue Minnesota, United Doberman Rescue and Canine Castaways of Minnesota, NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue and Aussie Rescue of Minnesota. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.