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Puppies and dogs in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Minneapolis, 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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Willa

Boykin Spaniel American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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We adopted Willa from the Animal Humane Society in April 2020. She is now 4 years old. Willa is very affectionate and loving of her owners, and she is highly protective of us. Unfortunately, that means that she has trouble accepting new people into our home, experiences separation anxiety, and doesn’t get along well with other dogs. While we can handle the separation anxiety and limit her exposure to other dogs, we have two elementary-age kids who like to have their friends over, but their friends are scared of Willa. While Willa has never been aggressive towards our children, she has scared several kids' friends by barking/growling, nipping, or charging at them. We have consulted a number of professionals about Willa's behavior and have trialed medication. While progress has been made, we cannot further accommodate Willa's needs in our home without risking injury. She would be an amazing companion for an individual or couple who do not have kids and can provide her love and patience.

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Precious

American Pit Bull Terrier Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Precious is unable to reunite with her former owner. I know this was a difficult decision but with housing the way it is, her former owner is unable to find a place that will accept a dog. Precious is great with most dogs and has only had issues with bossy girl dogs (and always ended up on the losing end). She's amazing with kids big and small and LOVES them more than anything. She is a perfect ride or die pup who is highly trainable and already knows basic commands like sit, down, stay, shake/high five & her recall is fantastic. This pint sized pibble mix is always up for a car ride, walk or any other activities. She's not currently spayed but I'm happy to help with that if an adopter is unable to. We can also recommend affordable vet care options for anyone who welcomes this pretty pooch into their home. She's NOT good with cats but that's the only negative thing I can say about her. Please let me know if you or anyone you know is interested in making a new best friend!

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Ace

Beagle

Male, Senior
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ace is a total sweetheart, and incredibly spoiled. He loves attention, and will happily give you the puppy dog eyes for it. Ace has been a total pushover for his pet roommates in the past (small dog and cat), and he absolutely loves humans. All of his stuff will come with. Please give him a good home...

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Rory

Cavapoo

Male, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I have a beautiful male Cavapoo born 11/26/24. Cavalier KC poodle with papers. 12 lbs. His name is Rory, he is very sweet, well mannered and easy to train. He uses pee pads reliably in my apartment and has tons of toys, three tiny beds, an indoor fence and gate, and a new coat. I will include all of these. I live in an apartment across from Lake Bde Maka Ska where we walk. He loves the birds! He loves people, other dogs, strangers. I have not had him with cats or little kids. Rory is up to date with his vaccines. Still too young to be neutered. The reason I have to give him up is because of his separation anxiety. It is very difficult for him to be alone, and because I live in an apt. I cannot get out to run errands or even take a shower without him crying loudly. I have to give in and comfort him because he disturbs the neighbors. A home where he could be properly trained and helped with his separation anxiety would be so good for him. Everyone here loves him! Breaks my ❤️

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Jasmine

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jazz is a sweet girl with the roar of a lion. She was abandoned with her brother at 8 weeks old in an alley. She is now 8 months old and is having trouble getting along with her sibling. She is very smart and knows basic commands. She walks well on a leash and is crate trained and house trained. She has trouble with other dogs and reading their social cues and boundaries. She would be best suited to be the only dog in the house hold. We have really enjoyed having Jazzy around and she is excellent at snuggles. She needs someone that can continue her training and help her develop social skills. We are looking for someone who can give her the love and attention she deserves and live life as the queen that she is.

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Tuna

Labrador Retriever Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Minneapolis, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tuna is the best boy. He's here to have a good time and be with his humans! He loves his toys more than any dog we've met, and has an incredible ability to fit up to 5 toys in his mouth at a time. He is fully crate and potty trained, and knows basic commands. He is an EXCELLENT kid/family dog, he adores our 5 year olds, they play for hours on end. He is very loving and affectionate. Tuna is an adventure dog with energy to burn. He loves his walks and walks best with a gentle lead harness. We rescued Tuna 2 months ago and are devastated we cannot keep him as he is not getting along with our cat and 9lbs senior dog (he should go to a home without a cat or other small animals). He will thrive in a loving and active home. Please reach out with any questions.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Pet Project Rescue

Minneapolis, MN 55458

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Reggie's Friends - Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN 55415

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue Riders Cooperative MN

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Save 1 Life 2Day Rescue

Minneapolis, MN 55413

Pet Types: dogs

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Gentle Touch Animal Sanctuary

PO Box 11327, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Minneapolis Animal Care and Control

212 17th Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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Charming Pet Rescue - MN Transport Stop

Minneapolis, MN 55404

Pet Types: dogs

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Heading Home K9 Rescue

PO Box 385532, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Pet Types: cats, dogs, reptiles

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Mutts & More Animal Rescue

Minneapolis, MN 55408

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Internet Miniature Pinscher Services, Inc. - Minnesota Chapter

Minneapolis, MN 55418

Pet Types: dogs

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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