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

Labrador Retriever Black Mouth Cur

Male, Young
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Welcome Apollo to CCPAL Rescue. Apollo is a 12 month old lab/Black Mouth Cur or Shepherd mix dog. He weighs about 40 pounds and has now been moved into the rescue from the Samaritan that found him. She found the entire litter of puppies and has fostered them until we had space. We have already adopted out 4 of this litter. Milo is one of their brothers. Apollo and his brother Orion are very lucky to now be in the rescue. They will get daily interaction with people and a nice routine so they can get used to structure. They were found by a very nice woman but she was too busy to work with the pups. They were and are well cared for but we will be working on leash manners and getting into a daily routine. It is amazing what attention and direction does for a dog. Apollo is good with other dogs. He has lived mostly outdoors but now is getting used to being in a kennel and doing some leash walk training. Apollo is a large dog but on the smaller side of large. He is a little shy at the moment but I do think he will do what all the others in this litter have done, blossom. He could be with children. We like them to be 8 or older. Apollo would be a great walking partner and right now his best home is someone who wants a companion. He would love one on one attention and direction. He responds well and bonds deeply to his human. His adoption fee is $300 and transport is $200 if we work with the transporters to deliver him to one of their stops. . Rhode Island and Massachusetts are not states we adopt to because of the regulations imposed by these states Contact Marlene at 210-867-1769 or email to ccpalinquiries@gmail.com if you have questions. Online applications at www.ccpalrescue.org See his cute video!! https://youtu.be/nWLBEZZ7ryM
We'll also keep you updated on BArron's adoption status with email updates.
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BArron

Mastiff Great Pyrenees

Male, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Welcome Barron to CCPAL Rescue. Barron is a 4.5 month old Mastiff/Great Pyrenees. Barron is extremely affectionate and stunningly beautiful. This whole litter is soft, cuddly and affectionate. Barron would be great with a family with children. This dog has guardian breed, and would be a great family dog. He would be wonderful for a family with a dad that travels and wants to see his family has a dog that will watch out for them. Yeti went to a family with younger children and he is doing great. This is Barron’s brother. We prefer children to be 8 or older. He should be 60 pounds full grown. He likes water, decent on a leash and area trained. He will go on a potty pad. He is good with other dogs bigger than himself. His dad is a Dogo and mom is a Great Pyrenees. He energetic but can calm down and be extremely cuddly and affectionate. He has a soft coat and not a huge shedding dog. He has longer hair a little more like the GP momma. This breed is a guardian breed family even though she shows no signs of guarding anything at the moment. He is getting his vaccinations and will be ready for his forever home soon. He is currently in Texas and can be adopted locally or we can work with one of the wonderful transporters to get him to Washington, Portland, Minnesota, Vermont and all along the East Coast. His adoption fee is $600 and transport is $200. This is a very desirable breed. Please be patient when you put in your application. We are being very careful in vetting people and we are a small group of volunteers. Rhode Island and Massachusetts are not states we adopt to because of the regulations imposed by these states Contact Marlene at 210-867-1769 or email to ccpalinquiries@gmail.com if you have questions. Online applications at www.ccpalrescue.org See his cute video!!
We'll also keep you updated on Jazz's adoption status with email updates.
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Jazz

Airedale Terrier Irish Terrier

Female, Adult
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Welcome Jazz to CCPAL Rescue. Jazz is a 4-year-old Airedale/Irish Terrier Mix dog. She weighs about 70 pounds and has the scruffy terrier coat. She is not a big shedder and is very friendly. Jazz had an elderly man owner. Her owner is now in hospice so CCPAL was asked to step up for his 3 dogs. Jazz had some loss of hair and is now a health and beautiful dog, thanks to good nutrition and some wonderful vet care. She pulls on leash but is eager to walk and really very social with people. She is picky with her dog friends but hasn’t met a human she doesn’t like. Her previous owner is not doing well and the only option is for all 3 of these dogs to find a new forever home. They are well behaved and have some commands under their belt. Jazz knows sit and is decent on a leash. We do think she is potty trained as she doesn’t go in her kennel. She is very attentive and naturally bonds well with men. She wants to do what you ask and can be an only or go with other dogs. She is a stronger willed than the boy named Jett. She is a wonderful dog. She has lived in a home with two large males and did great. She would be a great companion for someone wanting a active companion that is less of a shedding dog. She is currently in Texas at the CCPAL. She can be adopted locally or we can work with one of the wonderful transporters to get her to Washington, Portland (Oregon), Minnesota, Vermont or all along the East Coast. His adoption fee is 400 and transport is 200. Rhode Island and Massachusetts are not states we adopt to because of the regulations imposed by these states Contact Marlene at 210-867-1769 or email to cc https://youtu.be/TOc33vUHMc8palinquiries@gmail.com if you have questions. Online applications at www.ccpalrescue.org See her cute video!!
We'll also keep you updated on Kota's adoption status with email updates.
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Kota

Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Welcome Kota to CCPAL Rescue. Kota is a 6-month-old and weighs about 30 pounds. He is a Lab/German Shepherd. He should be about 50 or 60 pounds full grown. He should be a large dog full grown. He is cuddly, social and likes attention and being held. These were in foster care until they were vaccinated and ready to come to the rescue. They have had lots of attention from humans which is wonderful. It creates a wonderful puppy that loves humans and their attention. These puppies are smart, soft coats and most have the lab personality with the smartness of the Malinois. They would be great family pets. They can go with children and should be good with them. We like the children to be 8 or older. Puppies are best with people that are home some and not gone 8 hours every day to work. Kota will need to finish up his puppy training, and it would be best if he gets to spend time with his human so he can bond deeply with them. Kota is playing in his play group of 6 puppies. The boys are all bigger than the girls. He also gets to play outside in his play group and does well in a group. These puppies have webbed feet and should be good swimmers. He is in Texas and can be adopted locally or we can work with one of the wonderful transporters to get him to Washington, Portland, Minnesota, Vermont or all along the east Coast. His adoption fee is $400 and transport is $200. Rhode Island and Massachusetts are not states we adopt to because of the regulations imposed by these states Contact Marlene at 210-867-1769 or email to ccpalinquiries@gmail.com if you have questions. Online applications at www.ccpalrescue.org See his cute video
We'll also keep you updated on Gilda's adoption status with email updates.
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Gilda

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Edina, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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I adopted Gilda from a local pet adoption center three years ago. She is now 3 years old and has been such a loving part of my life ever since. She is a sweet, gentle, and playful girl who loves attention and being around people. She is good with children, but she has not spent a significant amount of time around children, dogs, or cats, so I’m not completely sure how she would act with them long-term. Because of this, she could truly thrive in a home without other dogs where she can have her own space and feel secure. In a new home, I’m looking for a family that will give her lots of love, patience, and time to play. She would do best with someone who is kind, responsible, and ready to make her a true member of the family. She is loyal, affectionate, friendly, and full of personality. She deserves a safe and happy forever home. 💕
We'll also keep you updated on Selie's adoption status with email updates.
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Selie

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
St. Louis Park, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.  Selie is a 9&#226&#128&#145pound Chihuahua with a gentle heart, a playful streak, and the sweetest little soul once she feels safe. She’s cautious at first, taking her time to warm up, but when she decides you’re her person, she becomes a total snuggler who loves curling up in your lap and soaking in affection. She also has an adorable, goofy side — Selie plays catch with herself! She’ll toss a toy into the air or across the room, then chase it down with so much enthusiasm it’s impossible not to laugh. She enjoys all kinds of toys and hasn’t picked a favorite yet because she loves them all. Selie is food&#226&#128&#145motivated, smart, and eager to please. She knows several commands, including sit, stay, kennel, outside, go potty, and leave it. She’s potty trained (both pads and outside), crate trained, and does well in her kennel. She’s moderately active, enjoys exploring the yard, and would love a fenced space where she can safely roam and play. She gets along well with other dogs and has done great with every pup she’s met. She’s agile, clever, and sweet — a fun little companion who balances playfulness with cuddles perfectly. Because she can be cautious and startles easily, she’ll do best in a home with older, considerate kids or adults who understand her gentle nature. Selie is a quirky, loving, joyful little girl who will make her forever family smile every single day. She’s the perfect mix of snuggly lap dog and playful entertainer, ready to bring sweetness and fun into her new home. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.   ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) March 7, 2026, 10:39 am

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Dog shelters and rescues in Golden Valley, Minnesota

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

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Underdog Rescue MN

St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League - MN transport

Minneapolis, MN 55416

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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My Pit Bull is Family

PO Box 26262, Minneapolis, MN 55426

Pet Types: dogs

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Save-A-Bull Rescue

PO BOX 26453, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue Riders Cooperative MN

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Minneapolis Animal Care and Control

212 17th Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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Gentle Touch Animal Sanctuary

PO Box 11327, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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House Hippo Rescue - Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN 55411

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Charming Pet Rescue - MN Transport Stop

Minneapolis, MN 55404

Pet Types: dogs

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