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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 Maeve's adoption status with email updates.
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Maeve

German Shorthaired Pointer

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Forest Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Daffodil's adoption status with email updates.
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Daffodil

Poodle (Miniature)/Australian Shepherd

Female, 4 mos
Forest Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Mack's adoption status with email updates.
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Mack

Poodle (Standard)

Male, 1 yr
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

Minnesota Boxer Rescue

PO Box 25773,
Woodbury, MN 55125

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

Boxer

Male, Adult
St. Louis Park, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Hercules's adoption status with email updates.
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Hercules

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Cannon Falls, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Rascal's adoption status with email updates.
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Rascal

Tabby

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Victoria, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Addeline D16876's adoption status with email updates.
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Addeline D16876

Schnoodle

Female, 8 yrs
Minnetonka, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Mary Marget's adoption status with email updates.
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Mary Marget

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Cannon Falls, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Erika's adoption status with email updates.
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Erika

Beagle/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
St Paul, MN

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