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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 Aggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Aggie

Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Cattle Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Hound (Unknown Type)

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

NorthStar Great Pyrenees Rescue of Minnesota

PO Box 1114,
Minnetonka, MN 55345

The Bitty Kitty Brigade

Minneapolis, MN 55417

Pooches United with People

Saint Paul, MN 55104

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
St Paul, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr
Burnsville, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Marlin & Julian's adoption status with email updates.
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Marlin & Julian

Rat

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

Schnoodle

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

Rat

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Brooklyn Center, MN

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