Minnesota Animal Shelters
239 Shelters
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Chicago Hope Animal Rescue
Rescue Organization
P.O. Box 68
Harris, MN 55032
Harris, MN 55032
Located in Chisago County
Contented Critters - Spay, Neuter, Aid Program
P.O. Box 385
Makinen, MN 55763
Makinen, MN 55763
Located in St. Louis County
Crossroads Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
2800 10Th Street Se
Buffalo, MN 55313
Buffalo, MN 55313
Located in Wright County
Dampier's Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
1915 14Th Av S
Moorhead, MN 56560-3102
Moorhead, MN 56560-3102
Located in Clay County
Duluth Animal Shelter
Shelter Organization
2627 Courtland Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Duluth, MN 55802
Located in St. Louis County
Feline Rescue, Inc.
Rescue Organization
593 Fairview Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Located in Ramsey County
Fetching Friends Animal Rescue
Rescue Organization
8961 Arona Avenue
Lexington, MN 55014
Lexington, MN 55014
Animal Shelters in Minnesota
Minnesota has 239 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 53 counties. About half are rescue organizations. Minneapolis has more than any other Minnesota city, followed by Saint Paul and Rochester. Between them there are dogs and cats of every age and size in Minnesota, and the right one is rarely the one you set out looking for.
Minnesota has 239 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.
A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.
Minneapolis has more than anywhere else in Minnesota, followed by Saint Paul, Rochester and Duluth. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.
Hennepin, Ramsey and St. Louis counties have the most, though listings reach 53 of Minnesota's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.
Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.
SHELTER/RESCUE SEARCH
e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"
Minnesota Shelters By City
- Minneapolis 18
- Saint Paul 6
- Rochester 6
- Duluth 6
- Lakeville 4
- Moorhead 4
- Woodbury 4
- Hastings 3
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