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Caliente
Meet Caliente, a true fan favorite who was saved from the outdoor heat and is now ready to soak up all the love she deserves! Caliente absolutely love…
No Dog Left Behind • Brooklyn Center, MN
Dogs for Adoption in Minnesota
631 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in Minnesota. Showing 421–450 of 631 below.
Every dog in Minnesota deserves a forever home — from puppies taking their first steps to adult dogs who are calm, house-trained, and ready to bond right away. All listings shown here are real dogs currently available for adoption from shelters and rescues in Minnesota. Availability changes daily, so confirm directly with the organization before making plans.
24 shelters and rescues in Minnesota currently list dogs on Every Dog's Chance.
How adoption works in Minnesota
Minnesota's listings come mainly from rescue groups, with most posted from around Buffalo, Princeton and St. Louis Park. A rescue adoption usually begins with an application and a conversation, and the dog is often living with a foster family. Municipal shelters and humane societies list here as well, with walk-in hours where you can meet dogs the same day.
Found one? Open the profile and contact the organization holding the dog. Budget for an application or a conversation, a meet and greet, and an adoption fee set by that organization, which often covers spay or neuter and vaccinations. As listings cluster in a few communities, many groups help arrange transport within Minnesota. Details on that dog's history, requirements and availability come from the organization on the profile.
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Diamond
Meet Diamond! Diamond is a beautiful purebred blue Dober-girl somewhere between 1 and 2 years old, with a youthful, goofy spirit that makes her seem e…
United Doberman Rescue • Buffalo, MN
Isabel
Meet Isabel! Isabel is such a precious little girl! She can be a little shy when you first approach her or go to pick her up, likely because she didn’…
Underdog Rescue MN • St. Louis Park, MN
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Bessie
Visitors to the shelter are by appointment only and after a form has been submitted online: https://www.marshmallowfoundation.org/forms/
Marshmallow Foundation • Detroit Lakes, MN
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Nyla
Meet Nyla! This beautiful girl has a fun, playful personality and loves spending time with other dogs. She’s happiest when she has canine friends to r…
PJ's Rescue • Duluth, MN
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Buckley
Visitors to the shelter are by appointment only and after a form has been submitted online: https://www.marshmallowfoundation.org/forms/
Marshmallow Foundation • Detroit Lakes, MN
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Steve
Meet Steve, This adorable 1-year-old Boxer mix is looking for a forever family! He has the sweetest personality and loves everyone he meets. Here's a …
PJ's Rescue • Duluth, MN
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Pansy
Meet Pansy! Pansy is looking for one very important thing in her forever home: to be your one and only. She’s decided sharing her humans with another …
PJ's Rescue • Duluth, MN
Aza
Aza is an intelligent, 100 lb. Cane Corso mix around 2-3 years old, and is fully potty trained (he’s never had an accident in his foster’s home). He i…
PJ's Rescue • Duluth, MN
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Malcolm
Meet Malcolm! Malcolm is a fun-loving, busy boy who loves everyone — people and dogs alike! He is always ready to play, chase, and entertain himself w…
Underdog Rescue MN • St. Louis Park, MN
Ana
Meet Ana! Ana is a sweet, affectionate girl who has really started to come out of her shell in foster care. While she can be shy and a little unsure a…
The Rescue Crew, Inc • Andover, MN
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Archer *rough collie mix* foster needed
Archer is a beautiful rough collie, Great Pyrenees mix. He is about 2 years old and about 60-68 lbs. He has lived mostly outside but he can transition…
Redemption Road Rescue • Crystal, MN
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Danube
Danube, or “Dani” as we call her, is a 9 week old lab mix puppy with tan fur, darker markings, and pretty hazel eyes. She is the smallest of her litte…
No Dog Left Behind • Brooklyn Center, MN
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Redford
Meet Redford, the ultimate 45-pound bundle of joy who is ready to steal your heart! At three years old, this handsome Labrador and Shepherd mix is the…
No Dog Left Behind • Brooklyn Center, MN
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Cookie's Puppies
Foster Homes Needed*** These three female pups are the babies of their Mama, "Cookie" who was living outside in rural Kentucky and was noticed by kind…
Redemption Road Rescue • Crystal, MN
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Cookie
Cookie is a sweet female, mixed breed dog, possibly around 60 lbs. (We would know more details if we can secure a foster, as then the advocates can ge…
Redemption Road Rescue • Crystal, MN
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Artie aka Artist
Meet Artie, a handsome 2-year-old American Staffordshire mix with a big heart and an even bigger desire to learn. At 60 pounds, he's the perfect mediu…
Pet Haven Inc. of MN • St. Paul, MN
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Vega
Visitors to the shelter are by appointment only and after a form has been submitted online: https://www.marshmallowfoundation.org/forms/
Marshmallow Foundation • Detroit Lakes, MN
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Pup aka Buddy
We knew about him, watched for him, and got him! Pup is our Prince's son and he as wonderful as his dad. He knows some commands, is housebroken, and i…
Across America Boxer Rescue • Burnsville, MN
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Lovebug aka Junebug
This little girl's family moved and instead of taking her with them, she was surrendered to a local vet clinic. We were contacted to help her and how …
Across America Boxer Rescue • Burnsville, MN
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Norris
Norris - 3‑Year‑Old Pit Bull Terrier MixNorris came to us unclaimed from the City Pound and is now hoping for a fresh start with a family who can give…
Pennington County Humane Society • Thief River Falls, MN
Jasmine
About MeJasmin is a smart, playful 7-month-old Kelpie/Shepherd mix who packs a lot of personality into a perfectly medium-sized package! At about 35 p…
The Rescue Crew, Inc • Andover, MN
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Ezras
Ezras and Edena found themselves in a high kill shelter in West Texas. They are good with other dogs and people, and cats are unknown. All dogs and pu…
Matty's Heart & Soul Animal Rescue • Robbinsdale, MN
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Edena
Edena and Ezra found themselves in a high kill shelter in West Texas. They are good with other dogs and people, and cats are unknown. All dogs and pup…
Matty's Heart & Soul Animal Rescue • Robbinsdale, MN
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Kootenay
Woof! My name is Kootenay but my foster mom calls me Koot and my foster dad calls me Crash Van Koot, but I answer to almost anything because I want to…
No Dog Left Behind • Brooklyn Center, MN
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Kiwi
Meet Kiwi! Kiwi is a silly, high-energy girl who loves to run, play, and keep life entertaining! She absolutely adores her foster siblings and does gr…
Underdog Rescue MN • St. Louis Park, MN
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Shadow
Shadow is about 6 months old and has been patiently waiting in rescue for his family to find him. He recently spent a month in the RR prison training …
PJ's Rescue • Duluth, MN
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Jessie
2-year-old Dober-girl, Jessie was sitting in a shelter, waiting for the grim reaper to call her number. That day was only days away. Thankfully, Unite…
United Doberman Rescue • Buffalo, MN
Mama Tilly
Tilly is a sweet, goofy girl who is ready to find her forever adventure buddy! She’s 100% house trained, does great free roaming while home during the…
PJ's Rescue • Duluth, MN
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Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in Minnesota
Programs that help Minnesota adopters keep a dog healthy on a budget. Each page was checked on 2026-09-10; confirm current hours and eligibility with the organization.
- Spay / neuterMinnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program (MN SNAP) (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — Mobile clinic providing low-cost spay, neuter and core vaccines for dogs and cats of income-qualified Minnesotans.
- Low-cost vet careAnimal Humane Society Pet Clinics (opens in a new tab) — Veterinary clinics in St. Paul and Golden Valley with affordable fees and income-based discounts, including spay and neuter.
- Help paying for careAnimal Humane Society Veterinary Assistance (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — Resource list of low-cost veterinary facilities and financial help for Minnesota pet owners.
- Low-cost vet careVeTouch, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (opens in a new tab) — Student-run clinic offering free wellness exams and vaccines to low-income Twin Cities pet owners by appointment.
- Spay / neuterTri-County Humane Society Spay and Neuter Resources (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — List of lower-cost spay and neuter clinics throughout Minnesota maintained by the St. Cloud shelter.
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Adopting a dog in Minnesota — FAQ
How do I adopt a dog in Minnesota?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them in Minnesota, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Every Dog's Chance gathers listings in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are the dog listings in Minnesota up to date?
Listings are refreshed regularly from participating shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and new ones are added constantly, availability can change between updates — always confirm a specific dog is still available with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Minnesota?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue. Many organizations include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a health exam in their fee. Open any dog's profile and contact the organization directly for their current fee and what it covers.
Can I adopt a dog from another city in Minnesota?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Minnesota welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them how their process works.
Can I foster a dog in Minnesota instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Minnesota offer foster programs, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering gets a dog out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are the dogs in Minnesota good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than anything else. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, and other dogs. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
