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The Rescue Connection

Animal rescue in Austin, MN

We started our rescue because there was not one in our area. We wanted to save dogs from kill shelters. More and more places are trying to go no kill, but there are so many animals out there desperate for new homes.

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Austin, MN 55912
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Adoptable pets at The Rescue Connection

We'll also keep you updated on Ares's adoption status with email updates.
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Ares

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 5 yrs
Austin, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Great Pyrenees/Siberian Husky

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Austin, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Gunner's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gunner

German Shepherd Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 9 yrs 10 mos
Austin, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Athena's adoption status with email updates.
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Athena

Great Pyrenees

Female, 4 yrs 10 mos
Austin, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

American Bulldog/Boxer

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Austin, MN

Rescue FAQs

We save animals from kill shelters and give them full vetting before adopting them into loving furrever homes. We have adopted dogs out as far as Connecticut and as close as Austin, MN, where we are located. We will do what it takes to place an animal into a perfect home.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We require an adoption application to be filled out and references checked. We reserve the right to do a home visit on the adopter's home before placing a pet with them. We also reserve the right to do follow up home checks once every year for the following 4 years.

Adoption application

https://www.jotform.us/form/31128465938158

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Rescue Connection

Unchained

Faribault, MN 55021

Safe Haven Pet Rescue Inc

1001 1/2 1st Ave SE,
Rochester, MN 55903

Camp Companion

P.O. Box 7478,
Rochester, MN 55903

We'll also keep you updated on Cinnamon's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinnamon

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Austin, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Ruthie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruthie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Faribault, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Linda's adoption status with email updates.
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Linda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Rochester, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Rochester, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Remi's adoption status with email updates.
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Remi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Faribault, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Dear John's adoption status with email updates.
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Dear John

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
Rochester, MN

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