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Heading Home K9 Rescue

Animal rescue in Minneapolis, MN

We are dedicated to rescuing homeless and unwanted animals. We are a non-profit, 501(c) 3-tax exempt, no-kill dog rescue and placement organization based in Minnesota. Although our focus is primarily on rescuing dogs, we sometimes rescue cats & kittens as well. We are an independent organization and depend solely on adoption fees, fundraisers, and donations to operate. We receive NO government support. We try our best to match the dogs with the needs, wants, personalities, and lifestyles of potential adopters to ensure a healthy, happy, & permanent home. All Heading Home K-9 dogs must live indoors. Dogs are social pack animals by nature and we want them to be able to have all of the companionship, love, & attention they deserve, as well as a chance to bond with the family.

We rescue all types of dogs, ranging from small to large breeds. Roughly 40% of the dogs we rescue are purebred while the other 60% are mixed breeds. We will tell you about each dog's history, personality, & behavior, including whether or not they are good which children and other pets, their exercise needs, & other important information.

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Phone
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PO Box 385532
Minneapolis, MN 55414
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Adoptable pets at Heading Home K9 Rescue

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Cile's adoption status with email updates.
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Cile

French Bulldog

Male, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Great Dane/Mastiff

Female, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Pikachu's adoption status with email updates.
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Pikachu

Shiba Inu

Male, Young
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Leo's adoption status with email updates.
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Leo

Standard Poodle

Male, Young
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Oopsies's adoption status with email updates.
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Oopsies

Pit Bull Terrier/English Bulldog

Male, Adult
Minneapolis, MN
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Tic Tac Taco

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Cora's adoption status with email updates.
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Cora

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Minneapolis, MN

Rescue FAQs

We are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Additional adoption info

id you see a dog that caught your eye? Ready to start the adoption process? Happy to help! Feel free to email the dog's listed contact with any questions you have...the dogs live in our homes with us so we know them very well.

Please fill out the preadopt application which is the first step to meeting/adopting a dog from HHK9. We read through the application, check references, and once approved (we aim for 24-48 hours to approve or deny depending on how quickly references reply), we set up a visit with you and the foster home or direct you to an adoption event to meet the dog(s). Fosters are more than happy to answer questions that arise. We all want a good match the first time, and a successful experience for the adopter and the dog.

After meeting, you can choose to adopt if it seems like a good match. There is a 2 week trial on all adoptions to ensure there is time for the dog adjust and the fit between the dog and your home is right. We encourage adopters to give it a MINIMUM of a week. Returning a dog before that period means it never had a chance to settle in and show you what the true personality is like. Moving dogs between homes is stressful and not in the dog's best interests. We are here to support you after adoption also, answering questions and helping make the process as positive as we can. We highly recommend you read the tips in this packet (Adopting 101) before bringing your new dog home...it will help greatly ease the transition and make it a positive experience for everyone!

Our adoption fees are non-negotiable and average about $385 for adults and $425 for puppies which includes their vet work-spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm testing (if old enough),microchip, deworming, and current preventatives. Often the vet costs far exceed the adoption fee, especially on our special needs dogs. We rely on adoption fees to be able to continue to rescue more dogs in need.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/203104540557144

Pets at shelters & rescues near Heading Home K9 Rescue

Misunderstood Mutts

106 Dale St W,
South St Paul, MN 55075

K-9 Rescue

PO BOX 502,
Lakeville, MN 55044

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Jazz's adoption status with email updates.
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Jazz

Blue Heeler

Male, Young
Hastings, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Rita's adoption status with email updates.
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Rita

Domestic Shorthair

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

Saluki

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Hastings, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Gary Gold's adoption status with email updates.
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Gary Gold

Chihuahua/Beagle

Male, 6 mos
Richfield, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Ellsworth's adoption status with email updates.
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Ellsworth

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Minneapolis, MN

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