The best
furry friends
in life are

RESCUED

Welcome to the
wonderful world of
Minnesota animal rescue!

Here you'll find handy links to the top rescue organizations in and around Minnesota, information on pet businesses, the people making our pets a top priority in their lives, and helpful resources for pets and parents alike.

Direct links to Minnesota's best rescues, shelters & sanctuaries

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Let's Go

Musings from the wonderful world of dog, cat, and critter rescue in Minnesota and around the Midwest. Here you'll find interviews with top rescuers, insights into businesses supporting dog rescues, and a sprinkling of information and advice on making the best homes possible for your four-legged friends. We hope by sharing these posts, a little more light can be shed on the rescue world.

"I promise we will take good care of her"

Emily Ruth Penning

"I promise we will take good care of her"

I repeat that over and over. I picked up this beautiful springer on my way home from Montana today. I met a lovely woman and her children...

He was all the things I didn't want in a dog

Meagan Maue

He was all the things I didn't want in a dog

I didn’t want him. To this day, it’s hard for me to admit that because of the massive guilt I feel. I had Ryker. I didn’t need nor want...

Shannon Tarr

A letter from your new dog

I am so happy that we have decided to adopt each other. My life before rescue was full of uncertainty. In rescue, I have been learning...

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