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A Rotta Love Plus

Cologne, MN

The Rottweiler & American Pit Bull Terrier have fallen victim to bad press and prejudice. A Rotta Love Plus is here to defend and protect these wonderful breeds; we are their voice. Rescue We are here to rescue the unwanted & neglected Rottweilers & American Pit Bull Terriers surrendered to local animal shelters. Re-Home With the help of foster homes we evaluate the dogs and prepare them to be re-homed with a loving family. Educate We are here to educate on responsible ownership and the truth about these majestic breeds.

Carver-Scott Humane Society

Chaska, MN

Carver-Scott Humane Society is a foster based organizations operated by a dedicated group of volunteers. The only paid position is that of Executive Director who is primarily responsible for big picture planning and strategy. The future of CSHS is to organically grow the organization to better serve both human and animal populations in our area. Our organizations vision is to connect animals in need with people who care. The people who care include the dynamic group of volunteers and fosters.

Humane Society of Swift County

Benson, MN

We simply have a cell phone, 4 or 5 foster homes and up to this point advertise on Petfinder. Swift County has no other means to help the animal population in need. Many people in rural areas simply don't care much about animal welfare, so a few of us have to!

Mending Spirits Animal Rescue

Mankato, MN

MENDING SPIRITS is a non profit 501(c)(3) foster based animal rescue located in Mankato MN, that serves everyone. We are a team comprised of committed volunteers, foster homes, licensed veterinarians, trainers and educators. We are able to successfully rescue animals from animal impound, high kill facilities, owner surrenders, strays and puppy mills then place them into well-paired, permanent homes. We serve as a rescue for the community while we educate and advocate responsible pet ownership, over population control, spaying/neutering, behavioral management, training, proper preventative and maintenance care.

Midwest Animal Rescue & Services

Minneapolis, MN

Pet Project Rescue

Minneapolis, MN

Our Mission: To be the solution to companion animal overpopulation & homelessness from MN to Mexico by offering free spay/neuter clinics for owned and homeless dogs and cats. Pet Project Rescue (PPR) is a Minnesota based, non-profit organization that specializes in spay/neuter programming from Minnesota to Mexico, and foster-based hospice care for terminally ill MN dogs and cats rescued from local high-kill shelters. PPR’s mission is to end animal homelessness and suffering by focusing on reducing the homeless animal population at its source through our free spay/neuter clinics for animals both in our local MN community and Mexico. PPR believes that all animals deserve a loving and healthy life. In order to fully provide for animals in need we dedicate our time and energy to help animals locally and beyond by providing free vet care for low-income communities while also striving to make Minneapolis a no-kill city! In addition to our main focus on spay and neuter services, we make an effort to provide a comfortable and dignified life for animals that are generally seen as unadoptable. PPR created a hospice program in 2010, which focuses on providing foster homes for terminally ill animals that are rescued from MN high-kill shelters. These dogs and cats are our of options, but because of our hospice program they are able to have a loving family in their last days and pass with the respect and dignity every living being deserves. Pet Project Rescue has been a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit since 2008.

Save-A-Bull Rescue

Minneapolis, MN

We envision a world where these unjustly maligned dogs share homes with kind, loving, and competent humans, where their honor can be restored and preserved. Irresponsible owners and the media have done so much to damage these breeds' reputations, and it is our goal to remedy the situation by educating the general public on how to properly raise, care for, and love these amazing dogs. And by encouraging owners to get their dogs involved in obedience, agility, tracking, weight-pulling, and therapy work. Save-A-Bull Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of American Pit Bull Terriers and other Bull breeds. Save-A-Bull Rescue is on a short list of dog rescues approved by Minneapolis Animal Control to rehome Pit Bulls. All dogs that pass through Save-A-Bull are thoroughly temperament-tested and health-screened, and get neutered, vaccinated, heartworm-tested, and microchipped.

Saving Shepherds of Minnesota

Roseville, MN

We are a German Shepherd specific rescue based in Minnesota. The 4 Co-founders have extensive GSD and rescue experience. We founded Saving Shepherds of Minnesota because of a lack of German Shepherd specific rescue in our area.

Secondhand Hounds

Minnetonka, MN

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who rescues animals from high kill shelters and other situations. We have rescued over 20,000 animals since August 2009. We do it because of the love in our hearts!

St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue

Forest Lake, MN

The Bitty Kitty Brigade

St. Paul, MN

The Bitty Kitty Brigade is a foster-based rescue for orphaned neonatal kittens in the Twin Cities, MN and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide care for orphaned neonatal kittens and to partner with animal rescue organizations and impound facilities to improve survival rates within the neonatal kitten population. The Bitty Kitty Brigade provides care for kittens ages 0-6 weeks who are without mothers and not yet eating on their own. We are a no-kill organization. All kittens are cared for in foster homes and receive high-quality nutrition and appropriate medical care. When possible, kittens are transferred to partner rescues who share our values – that cats should not be declawed and should be kept indoors-only. Cats kept in our care until adoption age (12 weeks) are spayed or neutered and receive all age-appropriate vaccinations. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are funded exclusively through donations and grants and are entirely volunteer run. We receive kittens from local impounds, area rescues and rescuers and other members of the community.

Underdog Rescue MN

St. Louis Park, MN

Underdog Rescue and Placement was founded in 2000 by Shannon McKenzie. Having volunteered for several other animal rescue organizations, Shannon saw a need to help the dogs and cats often overlooked by other rescuers, the “Underdogs” Our very first rescues included a pair of black kittens named Fenway & Wrigley, a pitbull puppy named Lucy and a tiny Toy Poodle named Lily (who was suffering from a head injury). No other rescue groups would take Fenway or Wrigley because black kittens are often overlooked by potential adopters, and, up until the time we rescued Lucy, rescue groups had not been allowed to rescue any dog considered to be a “Pit Bull” from Minneapolis Animal Control. While in law school, Shannon McKenzie had the “anti-pitbull” policy changed, with the assistance of Attorney, Marshall Tannick. Underdog Rescue continues to successfully rescue and place pitbulls and other “bully-breeds” through a continued partnership with Minneapolis Animal Control. Shannon’s dedication to the Underdog also extends to puppy mill survivors. Dogs that survive life in a puppy mill often come with a different set of challenges. They may require additional medical care, socialization and teaching of basic dog skills even though some may be adults. Our volunteers understand this and welcome these pets into their homes to show them what life as a dog and life with kind humans is like.

Wags and Whiskers Animal Rescue of MN

Farmington, MN

Wags & Whiskers Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and finding forever homes for stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs in high kill shelters. We are a small, volunteer run organization. All of our animals listed are in foster homes waiting to be adopted and because of this, we get to know the animals' personalities very well and use this information to match them to an appropriate home. We do not have a physical shelter. This rescue is not funded by public funds nor does it receive many donations so it is dependent on adoption fees to keep operating. We provide all needed supplies and cover medical costs of the foster while it awaits a forever home.

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LINO LAKES, MN

We are a non profit parrot rescue in the twin cities, dedicated to helping parrots find homes, and improving their lives. We do a lot of educating, and try to help people keep their birds rather than surrender. As of November 3, 2021, new ownership is minimizing the foster program, but birds will be available at Forest Lake location.