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Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue

Dog rescue in Maple Grove, MN

NWMNAR is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit rescue on a 6 acre ranchette located approximately 10 miles east of Ada, nestled in on low traffic gravel roads where the owners of NWMNAR reside. The story of NWMNAR began in 2008 where it all started with just one dog-Australian Shepherd of course, named Smokey whom joined the family back in 2002 when he needed to find a new home or otherwise be euthanized prior to finding us. He was an exceptional Aussie and devoted to us. Upon his passing in 2008 his owners realized more dogs like him in shelters and other situations needed a chance to find the right furever home, thus NWMNAR began and made it their mission statement to find loving furever homes for Aussies in need, thus saving many from euthanization. NWMNAR prides itself in lining up the right personalities of dogs to the right living situations. Puppies of course are easier to line up since their personalities form in amongst a family. However, the adult dogs are evaluated for the right match in a family. Often times an adopter may want to adopt an Aussie of one color verses the other, but that may not mean that specific dog is a good match for the living situation. We take careful steps to encourage the right home by reviewing applications. Not only do we help find loving homes for dogs in need, we offer constructive advice to families thinking about surrendering their dogs and give them tips on how to make their homes a successful Aussie home.

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Maple Grove, MN 55369
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Adoptable pets at Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue

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

Australian Shepherd

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Maple Grove, MN
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Goose

Australian Shepherd

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Maple Grove, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Kallie's adoption status with email updates.
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Kallie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi/Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Maple Grove, MN
We'll also keep you updated on King's adoption status with email updates.
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King

Australian Shepherd

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Maple Grove, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Zoey Girl's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoey Girl

Australian Shepherd

Female, 7 yrs
Maple Grove, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Nova's adoption status with email updates.
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Nova

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Maple Grove, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Onyx's adoption status with email updates.
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Onyx

Australian Shepherd

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Maple Grove, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Laci's adoption status with email updates.
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Laci

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Maple Grove, MN

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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Fine Print: All dogs of NWMNAR are screened at the headquarters in Ada, Mn until they are vetted. They are then transferred to foster homes throughout MN and some into ND so they can get used to lifestyles with a family in a home. Adoption fee for an adult dog is $300 + Mn tax. Adoption fee for a pup under a year is $400 + Mn tax.

Free adoption applications can be found on our website at: https://www.northwestminnesotaaussierescue.org/resources and clicking on the adoption application tab. Because NWMNAR is not a public shelter, meet and greets do not take place until an application has been approved and a home visit has been completed in person or virtually. Meet and greets will take place in a public setting along with the adoption if compatible.

Once we receive your submission, our application review team will be in touch with you. Please have patience while they look over your application.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
St. Louis Park, MN
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Ringo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Buffalo, MN
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Midnight

Corgi/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
New Richmond, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Riven's adoption status with email updates.
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Riven

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Brooklyn Center, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Maggie & Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Maggie & Max

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
Northfield, MN

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