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Shelters & Rescues in Minnesota

We’ve assessed 33 organizations. Every one of them is listed here.

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Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society

MankatoGOLDBlue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding loving forever homes for homeless cats and dogs, using spay/neuter programs to reduce the number of unwanted

Pet Haven Inc. of MN

St PaulGOLDPet Haven is Minnesota's oldest animal rescue group. Pet Haven's vision is to be a rewarding place to volunteer, find a quality home for each animal, encourage a community of responsible companion an

Ruff Start Rescue

PrincetonGOLDSaving Lives, One Connection at a Time Ruff Start Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of animals in need and improving animal welfare in our communities through adoption, education, and support. W

Animal Humane Society - Coon Rapids

WoodburyGOLDAnimal Humane Society fulfills its mission to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals by finding pets loving homes, providing low-cost veterinary care to the public, helpi

Animal Humane Society - Golden Valley

WoodburyGOLDAnimal Humane Society fulfills its mission to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals by finding pets loving homes, providing low-cost veterinary care to the public, helpi

Animal Humane Society - Woodbury

WoodburyGOLDAnimal Humane Society fulfills its mission to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals by finding pets loving homes, providing low-cost veterinary care to the public, helpi

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Anoka

1 organization

The Rescue Crew
AndoverBRONZEThe Rescue Crew is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Minnesota-based animal welfare organization which strives to prevent the unnecessary euthanasia of companion animals by finding them loving forever homes.

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Becker

1 organization

Humane Society of the Lakes
Detroit LakesSILVEROur Mission The Humane Society of the Lakes is dedicated to providing essential services for abandoned, stray, or unwanted animals while they await their lifelong homes. We believe in the power of sec

Beltrami

1 organization

Great River Rescue
BemidjiSILVERGreat River Rescue is a private, nonprofit animal shelter for companion dogs and cats. Each year we take-in, care for and find homes for hundreds of pets. Every animal is provided high-quality care an

Chisago

1 organization

Northwoods Humane Society
WyomingSILVEROur Mission Our mission is to enhance the lives of pets in need and the people who care about them. We envision a community where every animal, and the relationship between people and pets, is valued

Dakota

1 organization

Last Hope Inc.
FarmingtonBRONZEABOUT US: Founded in 1985 Last Hope Inc. is a volunteer foster home based 501(c)3 non profit organization with a mission to rescue, care for, and find forever homes for abandoned, unwanted and surren

Douglas

1 organization

Lakes Area Humane Society
AlexandriaSILVEROur mission is to promote responsible care and training for household pets through education and public awareness, and when appropriate, to provide a safe and sheltering haven for lost and abandoned a

Freeborn

1 organization

Humane Society of Freeborn County
Albert LeaSILVEROur Mission The Humane Society of Freeborn County is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to preventing animal cruelty, promoting responsible pet ownership, and placing adoptable animals into loving, perman

Goodhue

1 organization

River Bluff Humane Society
Red WingSILVEROur mission is to protect animals by providing shelter, promoting adoption & responsible pet ownership, and preventing animal over-population.

Hennepin

2 organizations

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Underdog Rescue MN
St Louis ParkSILVERUnderdog 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 b

Kandiyohi

1 organization

Hawk Creek Animal Shelter
WillmarSILVERThe Humane Society of Meeker & Kandiyohi Counties (HSKMC) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help abused, neglected, abandoned and stray animals as well as to educate the public on the p

Martin

1 organization

Martin County Humane Society
FairmontSILVEREvery Pet Has a Story The Martin County Humane Society is dedicated to ensuring that every homeless animal in our community finds a responsible, loving home. We believe in the power of second chances

McLeod

1 organization

Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter of McLeod County
HutchinsonSILVERThe Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter is passionately devoted to the care of animals in need, by providing rescue, shelter, adoption, and veterinary services in central Minnesota. Minnesota Licensed K

Mower

1 organization

Mower County Humane Society
AustinSILVERWe are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 No Kill shelter which receives no funding from Mower County, the City of Austin MN (shelter location) or the state. All funding is through adoption fees, donations and

Nicollet

1 organization

Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society
MankatoGOLDBlue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding loving forever homes for homeless cats and dogs, using spay/neuter programs to reduce the number of unwanted

Olmsted

1 organization

Paws and Claws Humane Society
RochesterSILVERThe Paws & Claws Mission is to: * Promote and provide humane protection and shelter for abandoned or lost companion animals. * Seek adoptive homes for companion animals under our protective care. * P

Otter Tail

1 organization

Humane Society of Otter Tail County
Fergus FallsSILVERTo provide temporary shelter and care to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals for the purpose of placing every adoptable animal in a caring permanent home. To promote the humane treatment of all

Pennington

1 organization

Pennington County Humane Society
Thief River FallsSILVERPennington County Humane Society is a non-profit organization that promotes respect for animal life, works to prevent animal homelessness, abuse, and provides community education regarding the humane/

Ramsey

4 organizations

Pet Haven Inc. of MN
St PaulGOLDPet Haven is Minnesota's oldest animal rescue group. Pet Haven's vision is to be a rewarding place to volunteer, find a quality home for each animal, encourage a community of responsible companion an
Caring for Cats Inc.
North St PaulSILVERCaring for Cats is dedicated to maintaining and improving the lives of cats and kittens and promoting positive human/feline experiences.
Feline Rescue Inc.
St PaulSILVEROur Mission Feline Rescue is dedicated to providing compassionate care, shelter, and appropriate placement for domestic cats in need. We envision communities where every cat is treated with the respec
The Bitty Kitty Brigade
Little CanadaSILVEROur 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.

Rice

2 organizations

Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary
FaribaultSILVERFurball Farm is a 501c3 non-profit cage free cat sanctuary dedicated to providing a place of refuge for cats in hopeless situations. Each cat can live out his or her life in a cage free environment, o
Prairie's Edge Humane Society
NorthfieldSILVERA Dedicated Second Chance Prairie's Edge Humane Society is committed to providing compassionate care for cats and dogs, helping them transition into their forever homes. Our mission is centered on ens

Sherburne

2 organizations

Ruff Start Rescue
PrincetonGOLDSaving Lives, One Connection at a Time Ruff Start Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of animals in need and improving animal welfare in our communities through adoption, education, and support. W
Doberman Rescue Minnesota
PrincetonBRONZEDoberman Rescue Minnesota (DRM) is an all-volunteer nonprofit 501(c)(3) rescue organization that was founded in 2000. Dobermans in our program always live in private homes with foster families so we c

Stearns

1 organization

Grey Face Rescue and Retirement
St JosephBRONZEGrey Face Rescue & Retirement focuses on animals age 7 and older. We accept all seniors into our rescue and hospice care. We don't discriminate against specific breeds, medical conditions, behaviors o

Wadena

1 organization

Wadena County Humane Society
WadenaBRONZEWadena County Humane Society saves the lives of companion animals, finds forever homes for forsaken pets, and advocates responsible animal guardianship in our community. "Like" us on our Facebook pag

Washington

3 organizations

Animal Humane Society - Coon Rapids
WoodburyGOLDAnimal Humane Society fulfills its mission to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals by finding pets loving homes, providing low-cost veterinary care to the public, helpi
Animal Humane Society - Golden Valley
WoodburyGOLDAnimal Humane Society fulfills its mission to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals by finding pets loving homes, providing low-cost veterinary care to the public, helpi
Animal Humane Society - Woodbury
WoodburyGOLDAnimal Humane Society fulfills its mission to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals by finding pets loving homes, providing low-cost veterinary care to the public, helpi

Wright

2 organizations

Crossroads Animal Shelter
BuffaloSILVERTo create a humane culture for companion animals by partnering with people to promote animal wellness by providing access to affordable care, adoptions, surrenders, and striving to be progressive, res
Aussie Rescue of Minnesota
OtsegoBRONZEOur Mission Aussie Rescue of Minnesota, Inc. (ARM) is a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit adoption and referral organization committed to placing abandoned Australian Shepherds into loving, permanent hom