A sampling of animal rescue organizations in Minnesota

The desire to protect dogs and other animals runs strong in Minnesota. A rich network of animal rescue organizations, founded and funded by committed volunteers, has brought countless animals to loving homes. Dog Rescue Minnesota (dogrescuemn.org) has a compilation of a number of organizations, including groups devoted to specific breeds and nonprofits that help find homes for cats and other pets.

Secondhand Hounds is one of the larger rescue organizations in the Twin Cities. In its first decade, the nonprofit has saved more than 18,000 dogs and cats. It finds foster homes and funds safe shelter, veterinary care and daily necessities for animals at risk (secondhand­hounds.org).

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