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Cap

Border Collie

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Mound, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I’m Cap, but my friends call me Dapper Capper. I’m a 4-year-old, 40-pound Border Collie mix with a sharp mind and an even sharper eye for snacks. If you’re looking for an attentive, playful, athletic, intelligent sidekick… you just found him! If we’re being honest, food is my number one passion. After that? Playtime, especially outside. Give me a soccer ball or toy in a fenced yard, and you’ll be amazed at my footwork, delivering it right back to you, as long as it’s the toy I chose! (You should know I’m considering a career in professional fetch, so I’m particular about the tools of my trade.) Around the house, I easily relax and lounge around for a while. After that, I want some action. My perfect family will include me in their active lifestyle of walking or hiking, maybe causal runs. I’m always up for adventures, including eating out with my foster family and a visit to "grandma" in another state! Car rides are amazing and my nose loves new places to sniff around. Sometimes new spaces are a tiny bit scary, but with positive words and maybe some treats, I gain confidence quickly. I’d do best as your one-and-only dog. No kitties, please. I could live with older kids roughly 12+. A herding breed savvy family would be ideal: they will appreciate my unique combination of smarts and playful energy. Training is a breeze – I’m curious and smart. I’m housebroken, crate nicely, know basic obedience commands, and have a nice recall. I’m about 75% trustworthy around counters and trash cans (remember, I LOVE food). If you are looking for a fun-loving, loyal adventure partner who can chill hard and play even harder, I’m your guy. APPLY to adopt me at hoabcr.org/how-to-adopt Cap is being fostered in Minneapolis, MN. Cap's adoption fee is $450 + MN sales tax. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines. Upon adoption, all of our dogs go to their new homes with a collar and harness, leash, starter food, blanket, favorite toys & treats. They are current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. As a foster-based rescue, we do not have a central facility to visit. Meet and greets with specific dogs are arranged once your adoption application (not an inquiry through Petfinder) has been received, processed, and approved. We are located in Minnesota and adopt to an area 400 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
We'll also keep you updated on Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey

Border Collie

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
Mound, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet Honey, a 10-year-old, 35# Border Collie with a soft heart, soulful eyes, and the gentle wisdom only a seasoned companion can offer. This sweet, sensitive “country girl” is happiest when life moves at a peaceful pace. Lovingly known as Sweet Pea and Honey Dew, she is a true “people” person. Her favorite place in the world is right beside her human. Honey’s joys are beautifully simple: mealtime (she never misses it!), quiet sniff-walks in the woods, and trotting out to “check the perimeter” of the yard. She adores respectful, easy-going canine friends and would prefer one in her new family. We think she would befriend kitties, given her sweet disposition. Afternoons spent snuggling on the couch are her favorite. Her theme song is “I Think I Love You” by David Cassidy: once she bonds, she loves with her whole heart. As a senior girl, Honey's energy is steady and balanced. She’s reliably housebroken, comfortable in a crate for short periods, and wonderful on leash in quiet, wooded areas. Loud noises like traffic and city sounds are frightening for her: she prefers the hush of nature to the rush of cars. Honey would thrive in a rural or very quiet home where she’s accompanied outdoors, not just “let outside”. She’ll happily supervise gardening or peaceful outdoor chores, join a quiet trail walk or relax while you read a good book. Honey would do best in an adult home with a patient, emotionally attuned person or couple who offers affection at her speed. To show her true self, she needs a balance of gentle encouragement, choices, and a sense of partnership, never force. At the same time, she doesn’t want to be coddled. More than anything, Honey is looking for a balanced human who walks quietly on the earth, laughs easily, and returns the deep, steady joy she so freely gives. If you’re seeking a tender-hearted companion for life’s quieter adventures, Sweet Pea is waiting. Honey is being fostered in Minnetrista, MN. Honey's adoption fee is $350 + MN sales tax. She is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines. Upon adoption, all of our dogs go to their new homes with a collar and harness, leash, starter food, blanket, favorite toys & treats. They are current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. As a foster-based rescue, we do not have a central facility to visit. Meet and greets with specific dogs are arranged once your adoption application (not an inquiry through Petfinder) has been received, processed, and approved. We are located in Minnesota and adopt to an area 400 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
We'll also keep you updated on Mae's adoption status with email updates.
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Mae

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 yr
Mound, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mae is a one-year-old mixy mix with a ton of personality packed into her petite 25-pound frame. If you’re looking for a happy, confident, up-for-anything companion, Mae is your girl! Being with her people is her favorite thing on the planet. "Best Day of My Life" by American Authors is the PERFECT theme song for this cutie! Playful, loving, curious, and fearless, Mae entertains herself with toys, adores meeting new friends and is happy being outside doing just about anything. Obedience classes will be right up her alley – she’s a smart cookie! After she burns off some energy with a walk, she’s more than happy to curl up on the couch or a dog bed and relax. Mae has what we would call “medium-plus” energy. She is a great fit for an active family who wants to include her in walks, hikes, or adventures like camping and road trips... and she's the perfect size for all of it! She is housebroken, rides well in the car, and is learning to relax in her crate. She does better each day on leash and even offers to walk herself (see video). She enjoys children and is learning to keep four on the floor for polite greetings. Mae is learning to use her teeth appropriately (no play biting) and which toys are hers to play with. Older kids are the best fit. She does well with other dogs after a minute to check them out. She's living with cats, and largely ignores them in her foster home. Mae is a very sweet, happy pup who will be an amazing companion. We are not sure she could be any cuter! She is ready to find a family of her very own. APPLY to adopt her at hoabcr.org/how-to-adopt. Mae is being fostered in Rochester, MN. Her adoption fee is $450 + MN sales tax. She is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines. Upon adoption, all of our dogs go to their new homes with a collar and harness, leash, starter food, blanket, favorite toys & treats. They are current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention. As a foster-based rescue, we do not have a central facility to visit. Meet and greets with specific dogs are arranged once your adoption application (not an inquiry through Petfinder) has been received, processed, and approved. We are located in Minnesota and adopt to an area 400 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Golden Retriever

Male, Adult
Victoria, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Oliver is a mild and loving golden retriever. He’s honestly the perfect dog, but post divorce and with the demands of my job and travel, it isn’t fair to him with how much I am away from home. He loves to cuddle and be around people, doesn’t bark, and loves to play. He is very relaxed and extremely self sufficient.
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Foster Homes Needed

Shih Tzu

Female, Young
Excelsior, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Every minute matters when it comes to rescuing a Shih Tzu.  We may get a short notice that someone needs to surrender their dog or a puppy mill dog needs a temporary home. We can’t help if we don’t have families willing to foster, and we are always in need of more foster homes! If you live in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area and want to help save lives, please complete either our online Foster Sign-Up or download a word version here: http://www.northstarshihtzurescue.org/foster/ (please note: neither dog pictured are available to foster or adopt, both are in their forever homes) NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue exists to benefit both Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu blend dogs and the people of our community. We operate as a no-kill rescue that provides rescue and adoption services, and meaningful outreach programs in order to advance the welfare of these companion animals, to serve and educate our community, and to make a positive, loving impact on the lives of both. NorthStar, located in Excelsior, MN, actively works to rescue Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu blend dogs from dangerous environments and shelters with the ultimate goal of placing them in loving, permanent, adoptive homes. We rescue unwanted, abandoned, and abused dogs. We have them vaccinated, micro-chipped, spayed or neutered, provide other medical care, and rehabilitate them in carefully selected foster homes. We also serve as a resource to our community and all pet owners by providing education and information on the benefits of adopting an animal in need as well as responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, good nutrition, and positive behavior training. We strive to increase public awareness about companion animal overpopulation, commercial breeders, and to offer solutions to end the killing of adoptable animals. We work in alliance with local animal shelters, pounds, other rescue groups, and humane society organizations to ensure these animals are not forgotten. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 1, 2024, 5:42 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

American Pit Bull Terrier Mutt

Female, Adult
Greenwood, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Luna (also called Tuna) is a very good girl and deserves a great home! We rescued her in 2020 when she was about 1 year old. Tuna LOVES to snuggle in bed (or anywhere) and likes hunting for mice in the yard. She is great around cats, chickens, kids and most dogs. She is not okay off-leash at dog parks. Luna’s excitement can be misinterpreted by defensive dogs in off leash areas and has caused dog fights in the past. She is NOT an aggressive dog, but she plays very rough! We are choosing to rehome her as we have 3 very small children. She has never bitten anyone and is good at growling to warn others if she is uncomfortable. She is a very affectionate girl and a great dog and we would love to see her find a home with humans who have a lot of time and love to give her. Luna has a limp from slipping on Ice last winter (we think). It comes and goes. She has been prescribed a doggy NSAID for it.

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Top Dog Foundation

5120 Vega Ave., New Germany, MN 55367

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Heart of a Border Collie Rescue

PO Box 203, Mound, MN 55364

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NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue

25 West Point Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331

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Blue Sky Rescue of Minnesota

Wayzata, MN 55391

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Carver-Scott Humane Society

822 Yellow Brick Rd., Chaska, MN 55318

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Southwest Metro Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 493, Chaska, MN 55318

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United Doberman Rescue and Canine Castaways of MN

PO Box 984, Buffalo, MN 55313

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Crossroads Animal Shelter

2800 10th St. SE, Buffalo, MN 55313

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Rescue Network Inc

Buffalo, MN 55313

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Corner of Kindness

St. Bonifacius, MN 55317

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