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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 Ike's adoption status with email updates.
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Ike

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Plott Hound/Hound (Unknown Type)

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

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

Rainbow Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 433,
Prior Lake, MN 55372

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

Guinea Pig

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Chaska, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Webster's adoption status with email updates.
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Webster

Chihuahua

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

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Bloomington, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Fallon D5629's adoption status with email updates.
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Fallon D5629

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Golden Retriever

Male, Adult
Brooklyn Center, MN

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