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Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue

Dog rescue in Inver Grove Heights, MN

Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue was started in 2008 by a group of Dane lovers who desire to help Danes in need. The rescue is made up of all volunteers who lovingly give of their time and money to help these wonderful dogs. Volunteers include people from every walk of life, all with one thing in common, love of Great Danes.

Each animal coming to the rescue is temperament tested, given a physical, vaccinated, wormed, checked for heartworm and tick borne illnesses and treated as needed. All dogs are sterilized before being re homed. The dog is then placed in a foster home to wait for someone to love it forever.

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Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
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Adoptable pets at Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Nala (24-067)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Nala (24-067)

Great Dane

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Inver Grove Heights, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Sophie (24-051)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sophie (24-051)

Great Dane

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Inver Grove Heights, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Artie (24-060)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Artie (24-060)

Great Dane

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Inver Grove Heights, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Nova (24-035)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Nova (24-035)

Great Dane

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Inver Grove Heights, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Luna (22-107 with Ares)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Luna (22-107 with Ares)

Great Dane

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Inver Grove Heights, MN
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Ares (22-106 with Luna)

Great Dane

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
Inver Grove Heights, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Stella (24-056)'s adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Stella (24-056)

Great Dane

Female, 4 yrs 10 mos
Inver Grove Heights, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Maxwell (21-124-02)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Maxwell (21-124-02)

Great Dane

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Inver Grove Heights, MN

Rescue FAQs

Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue serves Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Northern Illinois and Upper Michigan.. We accept Purebred Great Danes from any source including individuals, animal control facilities, strays and Humane Societies.

Additional adoption info

To adopt you must first fill out an application and pay a $25 non refundable processing fee. References are required and checked, background checks, veterinary checks and home visits are all done before your applications is approved.

Adoption fees are $325 for dogs up to age 6, and $125 for age 6 and over or special needs. $25 will be refunded if an obedience class is taken and proof is given within 6 months of adoption.

We prefer to not adopt to families with children under age 8, but will take applications with younger children on a case by case basis. We only adopt within our service area(MN,WI,IA,ND,SD).

Pets at shelters & rescues near Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue

Arnell Memorial Humane Society

185 Griffin St. E.,
Amery, WI 54001

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Faribault, MN
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Kelly JuM

German Shepherd Dog/Great Pyrenees

Female, 10 mos
Richfield, MN
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Sully

Doberman Pinscher

Male, Young
Minneapolis, MN
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Sir Milo

Chihuahua

Male, Young
Crystal, MN
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Pineapple aka Birdie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Baldwin, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Isaac H's adoption status with email updates.
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Isaac H

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Cannon Falls, MN

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