Adopt a dog in
Minneapolis

5 shelters and rescue organizations near Minneapolis. 298+ dogs waiting for their forever home.

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Animal Humane Society — Minneapolis

Minnesota's largest animal welfare organization — serving pets and people in need.

134 dogs available 5.3 mi away
📍 845 Meadow Ln N, Golden Valley, MN 55422 📞 (763) 522-4325
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Hennepin County Animal Care & Control

Hennepin County's animal care service providing shelter and enforcement for the metro area.

98 dogs available 6.7 mi away
📍 4848 Brookside Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55430 📞 (612) 348-4250
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Secondhand Hounds

Minnesota's largest dog rescue, saving hundreds of dogs annually from high-kill shelters.

67 dogs available 9.8 mi away
📍 2052 Lothenbach Ave W, West St Paul, MN 55118 📞 (952) 200-4801
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Animal Ark Shelter

A no-kill shelter providing compassionate care for animals in the greater Twin Cities area.

43 dogs available 28.4 mi away
📍 7201 County Rd 116, Hastings, MN 55033 📞 (651) 437-5399
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Can Do Canines

Enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities through trained assistance dogs.

31 dogs available 7.2 mi away
📍 9440 Science Center Dr, New Hope, MN 55428 📞 (763) 331-3000
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Dog counts are approximate and change daily. Always contact the shelter directly for current availability. Data sourced from Petfinder and shelter websites.

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