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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Minnesota. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Elijah

German Shepherd Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Princeton, MN
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I just joined my foster family and we are still getting acquainted with one another. Once they learn more about me, they will add more information here! Elijah is from an owner surrender. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. *Rescue puppies are notorious for losing their birth certificates before entering our rescue. We cannot guarantee the breed or size they will be full grown.* If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 21, 2025, 8:29 am

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Esther

German Shepherd Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female Puppy
Princeton, MN
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I just joined my foster family and we are still getting acquainted with one another. Once they learn more about me, they will add more information here! Esther is from an owner surrender. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. *Rescue puppies are notorious for losing their birth certificates before entering our rescue. We cannot guarantee the breed or size they will be full grown.* If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 21, 2025, 8:29 am

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This Dog Needs A Chance!!!!

Black and Tan Coonhound

Male, 3 yrs
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
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CHANCE MUST BE ADOPTED SOON AS HIS FOSTER MOTHER CANNOT KEEP HIM MUCH LONGER! Let me introduce Chance, one of the coolest dogs in our rescue! His foster mother has medical issues, and she wants him to find his furever home ASAP! This awesome guy was abandoned in the woods, alone in the middle of nowhere, when he was still a puppy – scared and left to die young. He is extremely sweet. Chance loves toys and playing fetch - playtime is high on his wish list. He is very friendly, never meets a stranger, and loves absolutely everyone he meets. He still has a puppy spirit and needs activity & exercise! He would be great for an active family that hikes or runs, as long as there are cuddles and belly rubs. His leash walking is progressing well. He gets along well with other dogs with proper introduced. He will be happiest as a loving family companion. We use the most animal-friendly transport on the road. Rescue Riders Pet Transport. We'll transport to a destination near you every weekend, alternating between the Northeast and the Great Lakes.

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Hippo

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Hippo is a goofy and fun girl. She is very shy and will need some work to give herself the confidence she needs. She has lived in the shelter 5 months of her 9 months of life. She is very playful and wants love. She needs someone with patience to help her learn to trust and know humans are ok. She is currently in TN and can be transported. Her adoption fee is $200, which will cover her transport. We use Rescue Riders Pet Transport(www.rescueridersllc.net), the most animal-friendly transport on the road.

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Rhino

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Rhino is a shy boy who needs help being a strong and confident boy. He has lived at the shelter for 5 months of his 9 months of life. He doesn't know what a home is. We can't wait to see him flourish in a home. He will do great with kids and other animals. He is very shy and will take some patience to teach him how to be a dog. He is such a sweet baby. Anyone is going to be lucky to have him in their family. He is currently in TN but can be transported. His adoption fee is $200, which will cover his transport.

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Griffen

Plott Hound/Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 mos
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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This is a shy boy who is ready for a family to take him on their adventures./. He is a curious boy who does like attention. He is quite quiet except when playing. He will need all the basic puppy training and should do well learning a new routine. He will need activities to keep him busy and would do well with a yard. Located in Tennessee but can be transported to you through Rescue Riders.

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Shelters & rescues in Minnesota

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Minnesota. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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PICKET FENCE POODLE RESCUE

Elk River, MN 55330

Pet Types: dogs

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Angel of Hope Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 581, Anoka, MN 55303

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Minnesota Mixed-Breed Rescue

Anoka, MN 55303

Pet Types: dogs

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New Beginnings Animal Rescue

Albertville, MN 55301

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, small animals

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Fur-Ever Home Rescue

Zimmerman, MN 55398

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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HEART

Maple Grove, MN 55311

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Skylar’s Scholarships

PO Box 1511, Maple Grove, MN 55311

Pet Types: dogs

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Forever Loved

PO Box 588, Osseo, MN 55369

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Happy Hound Rescue

Osseo, MN 55369

Pet Types: dogs

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Good Karma Animal Rescue of MN

Maple Grove, MN 55369

Pet Types: dogs

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English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier