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Safe Hands Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Minneapolis, MN

Safe Hands is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to saving lives and finding forever homes for stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs in high kill shelters. Of great importance to us is to reduce the stray population and need for healthy animal euthanasia through spay/neuter programs, education, and promotion of respect for the furry creatures that share our lives.

We are a small, no-kill, volunteer run organization. All of our dogs listed are in foster homes waiting to be adopted and because of this, we get to know the dogs' 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 have a great need for foster homes. If you are interested in providing foster care, and live within an hour of the Twin Cities, please e-mail us
Donations ALWAYS needed are: dog crates, puppy pee pads, natures miracle (for pet stain removal), Nutrisource brand puppy and dog food, Lysol disinfecting wipes, paper towels, large clean towels, dog toys, leashes, collars and gas cards to help with our transports.
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Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Adoptable pets at Safe Hands Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Luca's adoption status with email updates.
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Luca

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Chihuahua

Male, Young
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Katja's adoption status with email updates.
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Katja

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Gillian's adoption status with email updates.
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Gillian

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Meera's adoption status with email updates.
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Meera

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Mason's adoption status with email updates.
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Mason

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Keegan's adoption status with email updates.
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Keegan

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Genevieve's adoption status with email updates.
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Genevieve

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Gidget's adoption status with email updates.
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Gidget

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN

Rescue FAQs

Twin Cities Metro and 60 mile radius

Additional adoption info

We only adopt out animals to homes within 60 miles of the Twin Cities. Our adoption process begins with the return of our pre-adoption form, available on our website. After reviewing your application a meeting is scheduled between you and the pup, sometimes in the fosters home or at a neutral dog friendly place. If any resident dogs are in your home, it is recommended that the pups meet at this time. After the meeting a home visit is scheduled and if everything goes well with the visit the adoption is finalized at that time. A home visit by one of Safe Hands representatives is REQUIRED prior to finalizing any adoption and we must meet all members of the household where the pup will be living sometime during the adoption process.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Safe Hands Animal Rescue

Pawsitivity

197 Griggs St N,
St Paul, MN 55104

Paws for A Cause

3059 16th St NW,
New Brighton, MN 55112

We'll also keep you updated on Gumpy's adoption status with email updates.
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Gumpy

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Dylan's adoption status with email updates.
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Dylan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
White Bear Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Pookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Pookie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Zimmerman, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Austin's adoption status with email updates.
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Austin

Beagle

Male, Adult
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Lucky Ducky's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucky Ducky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
St. Paul, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Cocoa's adoption status with email updates.
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Cocoa

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Buffalo, MN

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