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Published on August 23, 2019
Want to adopt a pet? Here are 7 delightful doggies to adopt now in MinneapolisPhotos: Petfinder

Start your day off right by looking at some lovable pups! There are dozens of dogs up for adoption right here in Minneapolis.

Hoodline partnered with Petfinder, an online adoption site that lists “more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups" to bring you this roundup of dogs near you.

(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.)


Kobe, Doberman pinscher

Kobe is a handsome male Doberman pinscher dog being kept at Doberman Rescue Minnesota.

He's already vaccinated and neutered. Good news: He is already house-trained.

Read more about how to adopt Kobe on Petfinder.

Josie, Australian shepherd and Australian cattle dog mix

Josie is a winsome female Australian shepherd and Australian cattle dog mix currently housed at Matty's Heart & Soul Animal Rescue.

Josie gets along well with cats, dogs and children. She is already house-trained. She has been vaccinated and spayed.

From Josie's current caretaker:

Josie was dumped in a high kill shelter in Texas with her newborn babies.

Read more about Josie on Petfinder.

Emmitt, pit bull terrier mix

Emmitt is a male pit bull terrier mix currently housed at UnbreakaBULL Pit Bull Rescue.

Emmitt gets along well with cats, dogs and children. Emmitt is neutered and vaccinated. He's mastered his house-training etiquette.

More on Emmitt:

I am super chill and have a perfect temperament.

Read more about Emmitt on Petfinder.

Misty, German shepherd mix

Misty is a lovable female German shepherd mix currently residing at Matty's Heart & Soul Animal Rescue.

Misty loves to socialize — she loves other dogs. She's mastered her house-training etiquette. She's already spayed, and she has all her shots.

Misty's current caretakers say:

She loves attention and cuddles up with new people in just a few minutes. 

Apply to adopt Misty today at Petfinder.

Willie, Great Pyrenees and Labrador retriever mix

Willie is a male Great Pyrenees and Labrador retriever mix being kept at Matty's Heart & Soul Animal Rescue.

Willie is the life of the party — he loves other dogs. No need to worry: He is already house-trained. He has been vaccinated and neutered.

Willie's current caretakers say:

Willie was found as a stray in Texas. He is heartworm positive and will be undergoing treatment while in rescue to help him heal.

Read more about how to adopt Willie on Petfinder.

Kato, American bulldog and pit bull terrier mix

Kato is a male American bulldog and pit bull terrier mix currently residing at UnbreakaBULL Pit Bull Rescue.

Kato loves other dogs. He is looking for a cat-free home. He is neutered and vaccinated. No need to worry: He is already house-trained.

Here's what Kato's friends at UnbreakaBULL Pit Bull Rescue think of him:

In my previous home I tore my ACL and surgery wasn't done so I will just need to have some pain management to keep me comfy. A monthly prescription (which is not very expensive) and maybe some supplements like salmon oil.

Read more about how to adopt Kato on Petfinder.

Marta, German shepherd mix

Marta is a sweet female German shepherd mix staying at Matty's Heart & Soul Animal Rescue.

Marta gets along well with other dogs. Fear not: She's already house-trained. Marta is already spayed, and she has all her shots.

From Marta's current caretaker:

She is an amazing puppy herself that just wasn't loved by her owner enough.

Read more about how to adopt Marta on Petfinder.


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