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

Great Dane

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi! I'm Louis. I bet you are already wondering if I'm deaf and vision impaired due to my beautiful white coat. I am - but I don't know that. I'm a 1 year old neutered male. Currently in my foster home, I am living with 3 female Danes and 2 teenage human kids. It's great here - I love playing with the other dogs and the kids are pretty great too. My foster mom and dad are teaching me new things. I'm learning but still have a hard time avoiding that stuff they call human food on the counter. I am house trained and am working on kennel training. My foster mom says I would do well with someone who is home more often than not. I'm not a candidate for someone living in an apartment or townhouse as I make a lot of noise in my kennel. If the humans leave, I have to go to my kennel to make sure I'm safe and don't get into anything i shouldn't. I sleep on a dog bed at night but I would really love to snuggle with you and sleep in your bed. A fenced yard for me would be fantastic too so I stay safe. My foster mom says that if she already didn't have too many dogs she would keep me forever. Come meet me - I know you'll want to take me home. ##1793686##
We'll also keep you updated on Gordy's adoption status with email updates.
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Gordy

Great Dane Great Pyrenees

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hey there, I am Gordy aka Gordon (when I’m not listening) and Gordito Crunch (when my foster mama is playing with me)! I am an almost 3 year old Great Dane/Great Pyrenees mix. That just means I’m extra great of course!  I have the Great Dane height and body but a Great Pyrenees head with the Pyrenees shedding.  I was originally surrendered as a puppy due to having special back legs. I was adopted to a wonderful family but recently was surrendered back to rescue because I can be a strong personality. I get that from the Great Pyrenees side.  I love hard and love attention from my humans but don’t enjoy people I don’t know initially. I take my job of guarding the home seriously and need my humans to communicate and prove to me that they can control and protect the house so I don’t have to worry about it.  I recently spent a month with a really nice lady who taught me really fun things like walking well on leash, a strong place command, heel, come and all of the other skills I need to be a well mannered boy.  I really love to play with toys and other dog friends as long as they are not dominant. I’m a total goofball but have shown resource guarding over food with other dogs. I prefer to eat my food and bones in my kennel.  I really love my kennel. I sleep there at night and when my foster parents are gone. I will counter surf if left unattended.  Remember how I was surrendered as a puppy due to having special legs? Well, I still have special back legs. I was born with slightly twisted femurs so I walk a bit differently and have arthritis in my back knees. I love to run and play but can be sore after playing all day long so I occasionally take gabapentin to help. I also require daily joint supplements to help my bones stay healthy.  I currently take anxiety meds daily. I have been on these since I was young to help with my desire to protect the home. These meds cost about $90 for a 90 day supply so any future adopter needs to be able to continue to pay for regular medications.  Foster Mama Here: Gordy is the bestest boy. We fostered him when he was a puppy as well. We do not let him greet visitors at our house and require him to stay on his bed in a “place” while visitors are here. He is also happy to stay in his kennel. He does like to meet people slowly and at a good pace. Once he knows and trusts you he will forever welcome you as a family member of his.  Gordy has so much potential and loves so hard. But he will require owners who can set strict boundaries in the home and hold him accountable. His breed and genetics make him want to protect his home and people but if you a set boundaries he is such a great listener.  We walk him on a prong collar and he is eCollar trained. His adopters will need to commit to continued use of these training tools and also meeting with his board and train trainer to learn about everything he knows.  Gordy loves the snow and playing outside. His favorite is his doggy pool in the summer. We have 4 other dogs in our home and he plays with all of them.  Gordy lived with kids in his first home. He was very protective over them so we do not recommend he go to a home with children under the age of 12. He has been thriving with a farm life and would do best outside of the city. ##954057##
We'll also keep you updated on Cinder's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinder

Great Dane

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I'm Cinder! I'm a tall 1.5 year old Great Dane! My foster mom says that I'm a really good puppy. I think she means that I'm really easy going and not always full of the devil for my age. She also tells me all the time that I'm a very good girl. I'm friendly with everybody and I'm always happy. I can be talkative at times but I'm not sassy. I am perfectly potty trained. I sleep on my dog bed but really would prefer to cuddle with my people in bed. I am currently living with 2 special needs female Danes, 2 kiddos 11 & 15, and my foster mom and dad. I have a medical condition called mega esophagus. It's really not too bad and my foster mom is helping me manage it. I take some medication for it, she soaks my kibble in water, feeds me from a raised feeders, and she even makes me treats made from jello because I can't tolerate crunchy treats. I probably won't grow out of this condition but I don't think it will get any worse. I would like a friend to play with in my new home and maybe even a kiddo or two. I like to play fetch, tug of war, and rough and tumble with one of the dogs here. Come meet me and I know you'll just want to take me home! ##1459688##
We'll also keep you updated on Tilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Tilly

Sheepadoodle

Female, Adult
Roseville, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tilly is a very fun loving 70 pound sheepadoodle. As our daughters (3 & 1 yo) has gotten more mobile we have seen some behaviors with Tilly that have brought us to this decision. It's more our daughters encroaching on Tilly's space (pulling on her tail, trying to hug her while Tilly is licking her paws, etc.) that has led to some warning growls and snaps in the direction of our child. She ever shown any of these reactionary behaviors towards our 5 year old nephews and any adults. She has some quirky social skills with other dogs, that a trainer said could be worked on, but she should not start off in a home with other dogs. We are unsure about her tolerance to cats, but I would advice no other pets in the house. Tilly loves being outside and is obsessed with playing fetch with tennis balls. She it pretty solid with commands within the house: sit, stay, come, off, etc. She is a great household companion and walking partner. She will definitely be missed in our household.
We'll also keep you updated on Loki's adoption status with email updates.
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Loki

Great Dane

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi there! I'm Loki! I'm almost 4 years old and I'm the goofiest, most fun, totally wild, Great Dane! I was the jumper, and I'm a big boy, so they sent me off to training. I still like to jump up at my foster mama but she reminds me that she's the boss and I gotta keep "4 on the floor". I just want to show her how much I lover her is all. I love playing with other dogs, and I really love affection from my humans. I'd prefer a fenced in yard to run in, and maybe an active home to keep my busy body moving! I do need a calmer home though, I'm a total scardy cat when it comes to new things. OMG I saw my foster mom picking shows on her smart tv and boy that was scary, all of those boxes suddenly just move. I told her to just pick a show already. Because of my jumpy nature and skiddish demeanor,  I need a home with no kiddos. In fact, kiddos are one of the reasons I'm here. The kids in my old home were wrestling, and I wasn't about that, so I got in the middle of it to protect my human brother and snipped at a kiddo. I'd like to say "i'll never do that again", but the crew around here puts in all the extra caution. I am crate trained, AND completed a full board and train program so I know my commands, what is expected of me, can handle the vet if you guide me, and am a perfect walker. They also say I don't bark much! I think I'd like a dog friend, big or small-- the smaller ones just have to watch out, I have big feet.  Do you have room for a big goofball like me? Do you have space to give me continued guidance and structure? Apply today and let my forever home, be yours! ##2095175##
We'll also keep you updated on Eula's adoption status with email updates.
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Eula

Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever

Female, 2 yrs
New Brighton, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Eula! This sweet girl is ready for her next chapter. Eula came into rescue from a large-scale overcrowding case. She is super sweet and obedient but also has a small desire to escape. She likes to scout the yard for places where she thinks she can dig out once you catch her pawing at the ground she runs back to you or stops what she’s doing. With time, routine, and comfort we are confident she will. She’s excellent in the crate. No issues in the house. Lower energy. Loves to just lay at the back door and watch things in the yard. Eula has done well with both dog and cat foster siblings. Medical History: Before Eula entered rescue her left ear was removed, and she has significant hearing loss on the left side. Her right ear and hearing on the right is in-tact. This does not impact her daily living and quality of life, and we do not expect future medical treatments related to the lost ear. *More information and photos added over time. Adoption application: https://forms.gle/cKD19YHqxKpvT1VQ6 *We only adopt and foster our animals within a 100 mile radius from New Brighton, MN* All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment. You can contact us through our website at http://legendsrescue.org/index.php/contact/ or visit our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LegendsRescue/ if you have further questions or would like to schedule a meet and greet. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application at http://legendsrescue.org/index.php/adopt/forms/ FOSTER CARE: Our rescues are fostered in individual homes or at our facility. We work hard to ensure that our rescues have a supportive family while at foster homes to help them move forward and get ready for their forever home. We work on training, crate-training and socialization before a dog is adopted out. Foster homes are extremely important to the success of the cat at their forever home, and it is extremely rewarding to be able to watch the cats growth as you help them on their journey to their happy ending. If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please fill out our application at http://legendsrescue.org/index.php/adopt/foster-application/ YOU CAN HELP: If you’re not able to foster or adopt right now, please consider sponsoring a Legend. Your donation will help with our care and pay for medical costs. Visit this link http://legendsrescue.org/index.php/donate/ to donate

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Dog shelters and rescues in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

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Pet Project Rescue

Minneapolis, MN 55458

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Reggie's Friends - Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN 55415

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Rescue Riders Cooperative MN

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Save 1 Life 2Day Rescue

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Pet Types: dogs

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Charming Pet Rescue - MN Transport Stop

Minneapolis, MN 55404

Pet Types: dogs

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Gentle Touch Animal Sanctuary

PO Box 11327, Minneapolis, MN 55411

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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Heading Home K9 Rescue

PO Box 385532, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Pet Types: cats, dogs, reptiles

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Mutts & More Animal Rescue

Minneapolis, MN 55408

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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