
Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some lovable pups? There are dozens of darling dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Minneapolis.
Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Toby, American bulldog mix
Toby is a male American bulldog mix being kept at Pet Haven Inc. of Minnesota.
Toby loves other dogs. His ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. He's already house-trained. He's been vaccinated and neutered.
From Toby's current caretaker:
Toby may look like a grumpy old man, but this one year old young buck does not have a mean bone in his wiggly body! He is almost always happy, and you will know it because even with a short tail, his happiness-wiggles all the way from that nub to his nose! Total cuteness factor — Toby has a big, floppy and unruly tongue that not only provides slobbery kisses, but also due to his underbite, pops out of his mouth in very cute ways! He also has not fully grasped body awareness and may knock over some things.
Read more about how to adopt Toby on Petfinder.
Cocoa, pit bull terrier
Cocoa is a lovable female pit bull terrier dog currently housed at UnbreakaBULL Pit Bull Rescue.
Cocoa is the life of the party, and she loves kids, dogs or cats. She is already spayed, and she has all her shots. No need to worry: She has already house-trained.
From Cocoa's current caretaker:
My name is Cocoa and I am six years old and full of life! I am full of butt wiggles and love belly rubs! I do great with male dog friends and don't seem to mind cats at all. I am very gentle. I haven't been around kids yet but my foster thinks I would do just fine with respectful ones. I am potty trained and kennel trained. I whine a little bit at first because I want to be with my human but then I settle in.
Read more about Cocoa on Petfinder.
Blaze, chihuahua
Blaze is a darling male chihuahua dog in the care of Pet Haven Inc. of Minnesota.
Blaze will get along great with your other dogs. He is looking for cat-free household. Good news: He has already house-trained. He's already neutered and vaccinated.
Notes from Blaze's caretakers:
Hey there, I’m Blaze, a one year old Chihuahua looking to find my forever human(s) to cuddle, bond with and love! A little snip-it of my favorites — I enjoy cuddling, obviously, refereeing my foster siblings’ wrestling matches, eating cheese and sleeping! My foster mom and I have training sessions each afternoon to learn some new commands and tricks. As a reward, I get cheese! Then it’s cuddle time! I wake up each day ready to help my humans decide what to wear and then join them for breakfast. I enjoy a wet food diet (no hard food or hard treats) followed by a nap on the couch.
Read more about how to adopt Blaze on Petfinder.
Charlie, Shih Tzu
Charlie is a handsome male Shih Tzu dog being kept at Pet Haven Inc. of Minnesota.
Charlie will get along great with other dogs. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He is neutered, and he has all his shots.
Charlie's current caretakers say:
Charlie is a five-year old social butterfly and natural extrovert; he is not afraid to stop and say hi to everyone he meets on the street. He is so full of life and loves everyone, all ages, and is at his happiest when he is getting the attention and affection he desires! His hobbies include catching up on the latest TV show, long strolls in the park and being a self-proclaimed professional taste tester of bones for their chewability! Charlie has mastered the skill of standing on his two hind legs, which he is very proud of, but he is still working on mastering sit and down — he will get there soon!
Read more about Charlie on Petfinder.
Emma, chihuahua mix
Emma is a female chihuahua mix currently housed at Pet Haven Inc. of Minnesota.
Emma loves other dogs. Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she's spayed. She is already house-trained.
Here's what Emma's friends at Pet Haven Inc. of Minnesota think of her:
Looking for a 12-pound snuggle buddy?! Emma is Chihuahua through and through and loves her people dearly! She wants to be with you all day, all the time and will follow you wherever you go. She is also a big fan of pets and will wrap her little paws around your arm to remind you that there can never be too many pets. This sweet four year old has a medical condition that causes her to be very unbalanced. She falls over easily and should not use stairs. Conveniently, she loves to be held and doesn’t mind being carried up and down stairs – that’s the Chihuahua way!
Read more about how to adopt Emma on Petfinder.
Bella, pit bull terrier
Bella is a darling female pit bull terrier dog currently housed at UnbreakaBULL Pit Bull Rescue.
Bella loves being around people, and she would be the perfect addition to a home with kids. She has mastered her house-training etiquette. Bella is already spayed and vaccinated.
From Bella's current caretaker:
Bella Is a very sweet older gal. She is eight years old and completely house-trained and has never been in a crate and does not destroy anything. She gets along with very calm males with proper intros and has also lived with kids. She absolutely loves people and loves to snuggle. Would you please consider giving the senior a forever home?
Read more about Bella on Petfinder.
Sassy, rat terrier mix
Sassy is a sweet female rat terrier mix currently residing at Heading Home K9 Rescue.
She has mastered her house-training etiquette. She already has all of her shots, and she is spayed.
Sassy's current caretakers say:
Sassy is a senior Rat Terrier whose name is not a very accurate representation of her. Sweet Sassy just wants to blend in... she's seeking a quiet, calm home where she can lounge on the couch, shadow her human, and be a companion. She is good with dogs and cats, no known kid experience. Sassy is well behaved in the house, and a pretty mellow dog.
Read more about how to adopt Sassy on Petfinder.
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