Northern Lakes Rescue

Animal rescue in Brainerd, Minnesota

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1606 Mill Ave, Brainerd, MN 56401

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Adoptable Pets at Northern Lakes Rescue

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Ginny

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos

Brainerd, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Cloud

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos

Brainerd, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Pumba

Old English Sheepdog

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos

Brainerd, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
No Details Provided
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Robert

Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 mos

Brainerd, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Shiloh

Great Pyrenees

Male, 11 mos

Brainerd, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Onyx

Boxer/Great Pyrenees

Male, 6 mos

Brainerd, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Haus

Rat Terrier/Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 4 mos

Brainerd, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Charlie (Chocolate)

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Beagle

Male, 11 yrs 11 mos

Brainerd, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Hops

American Pit Bull Terrier/Belgian Malinois

Male, 5 mos

Brainerd, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Rescue FAQs

Our Vision is to be a voice for those who are voiceless. We hear them with our hearts and give them a voice. Looking into the eyes of a rescued animal will speak volumes; watching those eyes light up will have an everlasting impact on you and the rescued animals. We aren’t a typical rescue as we don’t take in dogs and put them in kennels until they’re adopted. All dogs we rescue are placed in loving foster homes that teach them to be the best dog they can be. Our journey doesn’t end with adoption, either. We are here for you to support you in integrating your new member into your home, cheer new triumphs, and help with struggles.
All of Minnesota
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Northern Lakes Rescue wants to make adopting your next pet the best experience you have in adopting a pet. When you see a animal you are interested, in we encourage you to email us at info@northernlakesrescue.org with what dog you are interested in.

NLR is 100% volunteer run, and we do our best to respond within 48 hours to all email inquiries regarding adoptions.

All adoptions will require an application, home visit, personal and vet references and a meet and greet. Our adoption fees range from $300-425 depending on the dog.
All dogs over 6 months of age will be spay/neutered, vaccinated to age and micro-chipped. Puppies being adopted will require a spay/neuter and vaccine contract.

Finalizing an adoption includes signing a contract and paying the adoption fee.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Northern Lakes Rescue

Against the Odds LLC

1268 Highway 238, Holdingford, MN 56340

Morrison County Animal Humane Society

200 7th Ave NE, Little Falls, MN 56345

Heartland Animal Rescue Team

15494 Danielson Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401

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Dexter

Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever

Male, 11 mos

Pequot Lakes, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Shy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos

Ft ripley, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Story
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Snowball

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr

Pequot Lakes, MN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story

Animal Charities in Brainerd, MN

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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