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The Rescue Connection

Animal rescue in Austin, MN

We started our rescue because there was not one in our area. We wanted to save dogs from kill shelters. More and more places are trying to go no kill, but there are so many animals out there desperate for new homes.

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Austin, MN 55912
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at The Rescue Connection

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

Great Pyrenees

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Austin, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Great Pyrenees/Siberian Husky

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Austin, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

American Bulldog/Boxer

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Austin, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Gunner's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gunner

German Shepherd Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 9 yrs 5 mos
Austin, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Remi's adoption status with email updates.
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Remi

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Austin, MN

Rescue FAQs

We save animals from kill shelters and give them full vetting before adopting them into loving furrever homes. We have adopted dogs out as far as Connecticut and as close as Austin, MN, where we are located. We will do what it takes to place an animal into a perfect home.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We require an adoption application to be filled out and references checked. We reserve the right to do a home visit on the adopter's home before placing a pet with them. We also reserve the right to do follow up home checks once every year for the following 4 years.

Adoption application

https://www.jotform.us/form/31128465938158

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Rescue Connection

PAWS Humane Society

303 Shaw Avenue,
Charles City, IA 50616

Almost Home Foster Kennels

Almost Home Foster Kennels MN License 132328, 87080,
Albert Lea, MN 56007

Steele County Humane Society

PO Box 220,
Owatonna, MN 55060

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Albert Lea, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Ravon's adoption status with email updates.
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Ravon

Domestic Shorthair

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

Goberian

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Rochester, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Ninja's adoption status with email updates.
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Ninja

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Owatonna, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Domino's adoption status with email updates.
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Domino

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Albert Lea, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Roberta's adoption status with email updates.
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Roberta

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Austin, MN

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