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Published on March 27, 2020
Looking to adopt a pet? Here are 6 lovable pups to adopt now in MinneapolisPhotos: Petfinder

Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of delightful doggies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Minneapolis, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect fit.

Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals.

(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.)


Baxter, boxer mix

Baxter is a male boxer mix currently housed at Matty's Heart & Soul Animal Rescue.

Baxter will get along great with your other dogs. He is looking for cat-free household. Have no fear: He is already house-trained. His vaccinations are up to date, and he is neutered.

Notes from Baxter's caretakers:

Baxter is a very sweet boy that came from Alabama.

Read more about how to adopt Baxter on Petfinder.

Blu, Doberman pinscher

Blu is a sweet female Doberman pinscher dog in the care of Doberman Rescue Minnesota.

Blu plays well with others, and she loves other dogs. Fear not: She's already house-trained. Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she is spayed.

From Blu's current caretaker:

Blu knows basic commands and loves to go on walks with her foster siblings.

Read more about Blu on Petfinder.

Sugar, German shepherd

Sugar is an adorable female German shepherd dog staying at Pet Haven Inc. of Minnesota.

She is vaccinated and spayed. She's already house-trained.

Sugar's current caretakers say:

Sugar is sweeter than candy and everything nice!

Apply to adopt Sugar today at Petfinder.

Duke, pit bull terrier

Duke is a male pit bull terrier dog currently residing at UnbreakaBULL Pit Bull Rescue.

Duke is the life of the party — he loves other dogs. He has mastered his house-training etiquette. He already has had all of his shots, and he's neutered.

Duke's current caretakers say:

I may be short and stout, but I am packed full of love to give!

Read more about Duke on Petfinder.

Willy, pit bull terrier and Staffordshire bull terrier mix

Willy is a male pit bull terrier and Staffordshire bull terrier mix staying at UnbreakaBULL Pit Bull Rescue.

Willy plays well with others, and he loves other dogs. His vaccinations are already up to date, and he is neutered.

Read more about how to adopt Willy on Petfinder.


Nugget, pit bull terrier mix

Nugget is a darling female pit bull terrier mix in the care of UnbreakaBULL Pit Bull Rescue.

No other pets please: Nugget is looking for home without other dogs or cats. UnbreakaBULL Pit Bull Rescue recommends Nugget be placed in a home without small children. She has had all of her shots, and she is spayed.

Nugget's current caretakers say:

I love chewing on my bones and getting belly rubs.

Read more about how to adopt Nugget on Petfinder.


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