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Puppies and dogs in Minnesota

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Minnesota. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Rylo

Cane Corso

Male, Young
Chanhassen, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
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Rylo is a very sweet boy. He is good on a leash and tends to be submissive around other dogs. He can get anxious in new situations but has never shown any aggression. He’s 1 years old and can not relocate with owner so needs to be rehomed . We would love to see him in a good home with someone who can play with him and take him on walks. He has a kennel and all of his things will go with him. Hw kennels really well at night. We love him!
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Dana

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Border Collie

Female, 1 yr
Richfield, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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PLEASE NOTE! WE ARE A TEXAS-BASED RESCUE. THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY IN TEXAS AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO YOUR STATE ONCE ADOPTED. Our application can be found at haydudeequine.org. Hi, I’m Dana! 🐾 I’m a happy 1-year-old Terrier mix (with a little scruffy terrier charm and herding dog energy) and I weigh about 40 pounds. I’ve got this cute black-and-white coat, a big smile, and the softest ears that flop when I get excited! I’m a sweet, playful, and gentle girl, though I can be a little shy when I first meet new people. Give me some time, patience, and kindness and I’ll quickly become your biggest fan. I get along really well with other dogs and would love to have a furry sibling to play with — it helps me feel more confident and brings out my silly, bouncy side! I’m already pretty smart and doing great with house training. I know how to use the dog door like a pro, and I’m eager to learn more. I’d thrive with a family who will keep teaching me new things, help me get better on the leash, and gently build my confidence in new situations. I’m looking for an active family that will take me on adventures, give me lots of playtime, and shower me with love and positive guidance. In return, I’ll give you my whole heart — endless loyalty, cuddles, and a lifetime of being your best little shadow and adventure buddy. If you’re ready for a sweet young dog who’s excited to grow and blossom with you, I’d love to come home and be your girl!
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Revelie

Havanese

Female, 11 yrs
Pequot Lakes, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Callie

Collie/Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Richfield, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
PLEASE NOTE! WE ARE A TEXAS-BASED RESCUE. THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY IN TEXAS AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO YOUR STATE ONCE ADOPTED. Our application can be found at haydudeequine.org. **Hi, I’m Callie! ❤️** I’m a happy 18-month-old Collie mix girl weighing about 50 pounds, and I’m looking for my forever family! I have these big pointy ears that I love to perk up when I see people, a fluffy sable coat that’s super soft for cuddles, and I’m almost always smiling with my tongue hanging out because life is just so good. I’m the gentlest girl you’ll ever meet — I really don’t have a mean bone in my body. I’m sweet, calm, and easygoing. I love everyone I meet and I’m great with kids and other pets. I already know all the important house rules: I’m fully housebroken, I’m a champion at using the dog door, and I’m super chill in my kennel when you need me to be. I just want to be near my people, whether that’s snuggling on the couch or going for nice walks. I promise to be your loyal, loving companion who fills your home with wags, cuddles, and plenty of smiles. All I want is a family who will love me back and give me the forever home I’ve been dreaming about. Please know that by adopting me, you’re committing to giving me a safe, loving home with good veterinary care and lots of patience while I settle in. In return, I’ll give you my whole heart every single day. Ready to bring me home? I can’t wait to meet you! 🐾
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Tierra

Dachshund/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 1 yr
Crystal, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Age: 1 YO Weight: 17 lbs Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Yes Kid friendly: Yes Potty trained: Good on a schedule Crate trained: Yes If you've ever wanted a small, furry shadow, look no further! This sweet girl loves people of all ages and gets along wonderfully with dogs and cats alike. She’s happy to entertain herself with a stuffed toy of any size or chase a ball tossed her way (she’s still perfecting the return part!). She has excellent house manners, chews only on appropriate toys, keeps her kennel clean, and is generally very quiet—unless she’s excited to welcome you home. At bedtime, she loves to curl up close and sleep soundly through the night, happily waiting for you to start the day. She rides well in the car, walks nicely on a leash, and adapts easily to new situations. With her gentle nature and easygoing personality, she would be a wonderful companion for a single person, an older couple, or anyone looking for a loving, low-maintenance best friend. She is also well-suited for apartment living. Simply put, she’s an absolute delight! Adoption Fee: $795.00
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Bentley

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Male, 4 yrs
Coon Rapids, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Shelters & rescues in Minnesota

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Minnesota. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue

25 West Point Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331

Pet Types: dogs

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Corner of Kindness

St. Bonifacius, MN 55317

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Blue Sky Rescue of Minnesota

Wayzata, MN 55391

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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The Bond Between

5959 Baker Road, Suite 390, Minnetonka, MN 55345

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest

5800 Baker Rd, Suite 120, Minnetonka, MN 55345

Pet Types: dogs

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NorthStar Great Pyrenees Rescue of Minnesota

PO Box 1114, Minnetonka, MN 55345

Pet Types: dogs

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Adopt Me! Dog Rescue

Minnetonka, MN 55345

Pet Types: dogs

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Heart of a Border Collie Rescue

PO Box 203, Mound, MN 55364

Pet Types: dogs

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Carver-Scott Humane Society

822 Yellow Brick Rd., Chaska, MN 55318

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Southwest Metro Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 493, Chaska, MN 55318

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier