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Paws First Rescue

Dog rescue in Forest Lake, MN

Paws First is a 501c3 dog rescue. All dogs live in foster homes, not in a shelter or kennel situation.

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Forest Lake, MN 55418
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Adoptable pets at Paws First Rescue

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

Pug/Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Forest Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Ari's adoption status with email updates.
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Ari

Border Collie/Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
Forest Lake, MN

Rescue FAQs

PLEASE NOTE: While we have a Forest Lake address, we have foster homes all around the metro area. Meetings are done close to the dogs foster home.

Paws First has been an active rescue in Minnesota for over 21 years. Located just 20-30 minutes from Minneapolis/St Paul gives us a large area for adoptions, as we do not impose a distance limit on our adopters. (We do not ship or fly dogs however.)

Additional adoption info

All dogs and cats adopted from Paws First are spayed or neutered before they go to their new forever homes. Puppies and Kittens can be safely altered at 10 weeks of age or 3 pounds. All adult animals are heartworm tested and are current on vaccines.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Paws First Rescue

Feline Rescue, Inc.

593 Fairview Ave. N,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Midwest Animal Rescue & Services

PO Box 290073,
Minneapolis, MN 55429

Windmill Animal Rescue

350 Main Street,
Elko New Market, MN 55054

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

Dalmatian/Border Collie

Female, 7 mos
Richfield, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Paprika's adoption status with email updates.
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Paprika

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
St. Paul, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Dori's adoption status with email updates.
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Dori

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Oakdale, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Finnegan & Dandelion's adoption status with email updates.
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Finnegan & Dandelion

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Crystal, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Crystal, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Bobby JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobby JuM

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Pointer

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Richfield, MN

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