See The Latest Adoptable Pets At Lake Minnetonka Area Shelters

Want to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Then you should consider adopting a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter. During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and shelters still working to place pets with families.

Across Minnesota, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin your search for a new companion is at The Rescue Crew, where Tigger the cat is waiting patiently, or another local animal shelter. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, meet Blue, an American Staffordshire Terrier mix up for adoption. If cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

Blue

• Name: Blue

• Species: Dog

• Location: The Rescue Crew, Plymouth, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Mix

• Good With: Dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Staffie Mix| 10 mos|55 lbs.|$450.000Hello friends! I'm Blue..." Learn more

Frances

• Name: Frances

• Species: Dog

• Location: The Rescue Crew, Plymouth, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Heller mix/ female / 20lbs/ Adoption fee $450This sweet..." Learn more

Tigger

• Name: Tigger

• Species: Cat

• Location: The Rescue Crew, Plymouth, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.DSH/Tabby | 9 years old | 10 pounds |..." Learn more

James

• Name: James

• Species: Cat

• Location: The Rescue Crew, Plymouth, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair

• Good With: Cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.DMH|6 weeks|3 lbs.|$250.00James (James Brown) Brother to Jimi (Jimi..." Learn more

Jimi

• Name: Jimi

• Species: Cat

• Location: The Rescue Crew, Plymouth, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair

• Good With: Cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.DMH|6 weeks|3 lbs|$250.00Jimi (Jimi Hendrix ;) and James (James..." Learn more

Edward Kittypaws ~REQUIRES COMPANION KITTY~

• Name: Edward Kittypaws ~REQUIRES COMPANION KITTY~

• Species: Cat

• Location: The Rescue Crew, Plymouth, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Tuxedo Domestic Short Hair Mix

• Good With: Dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.DSH | 14 weeks old | Adoption Fee: $250Hi,..." Learn more

Winnie ~MEET ME AT CHUCK & DON'S - EDEN PRAIRIE~

• Name: Winnie ~MEET ME AT CHUCK & DON'S - EDEN PRAIRIE~

• Species: Cat

• Location: The Rescue Crew, Plymouth, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.DSH | 8-months old | 7 pounds | Adoption..." Learn more

Roberto

• Name: Roberto

• Species: Cat

• Location: The Rescue Crew, Plymouth, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

• Good With: Cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.DSH | 7 months old | Adoption Fee: $250..." Learn more

Sushi

• Name: Sushi

• Species: Cat

• Location: S Dot Os Rescue Relief Inc, Plymouth, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tuxedo Mix

• Good With: Dogs

• Description: "Every queen deserves a castle to call her own, and we can't think of a queen more deserving than Sushi!..." Learn more

Betsy ~MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS~

• Name: Betsy ~MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS~

• Species: Cat

• Location: The Rescue Crew, Plymouth, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Tabby Mix

• Good With: Cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.DMH | 7 months old | 6lbs | Adoption..." Learn more

Archie

• Name: Archie

• Species: Dog

• Location: The Rescue Crew, Plymouth, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Rottweiler

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Rottweiler mix/ 1yo/ 50lbs/ Adoption fee $400Hey there!..." Learn more

Latifah D201080

• Name: Latifah D201080

• Species: Dog

• Location: Secondhand Hounds, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Doberman Pinscher

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Name: LatifahAge: DOB Approx. 7/15/13Gender: FemaleBreed:..." Learn more

Big Dog D210023

• Name: Big Dog D210023

• Species: Dog

• Location: Secondhand Hounds, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Beagle

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Name: Big DogAge: 1 yearGender: MaleBreed:..." Learn more

Ren D210093

• Name: Ren D210093

• Species: Dog

• Location: Secondhand Hounds, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Shiba Inu

• Good With: Dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Name: RenAge: DOB 6/15/2011Gender: MaleBreed: Shiba..." Learn more

Bella D201783

• Name: Bella D201783

• Species: Dog

• Location: Secondhand Hounds, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Shiba Inu German Shepherd Dog Mix

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Name: BellaAge: DOB Approx. 5/12/14Gender: FemaleBreed:..." Learn more

Phoebe D210112

• Name: Phoebe D210112

• Species: Dog

• Location: Secondhand Hounds, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Name: PhoebeAge: DOB Approx. 03/25/20Gender: FemaleBreed:..." Learn more

Ivory D210069

• Name: Ivory D210069

• Species: Dog

• Location: Secondhand Hounds, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Name: IvoryAge: DOB Approx. 1/12/20Gender: MaleBreed:..." Learn more

Kanye D210104

• Name: Kanye D210104

• Species: Dog

• Location: Secondhand Hounds, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Name: KanyeAge: DOB Approx. 03/25/20Gender: MaleBreed:..." Learn more

Echo D190125

• Name: Echo D190125

• Species: Dog

• Location: Secondhand Hounds, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Rottweiler

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Name: EchoAge: DOB 02/07/2011Gender: FemaleBreed: Rottie..." Learn more

Rose D210140

• Name: Rose D210140

• Species: Dog

• Location: Secondhand Hounds, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier

• Good With: Dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Name: RoseAge: ~4 months on 1/24/2021Gender: Female..." Learn more

Oliver D201182

• Name: Oliver D201182

• Species: Dog

• Location: Secondhand Hounds, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Scottish Terrier

• Good With: Dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Name: OliverAge: 2.5 yearsGender: MaleBreed: Scottish..." Learn more

Blanche D210141

• Name: Blanche D210141

• Species: Dog

• Location: Secondhand Hounds, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier

• Good With: Dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Name: RoseAge: ~4 months on 1/24/2021Gender: Female..." Learn more

Suki

• Name: Suki

• Species: Cat

• Location: Southwest Metro Animal Rescue, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "This pretty little princess is Suki. Suki is about 3 years old and prefers to be admired from afar most..." Learn more

Tux

• Name: Tux

• Species: Cat

• Location: Southwest Metro Animal Rescue, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Hi there, my name is Tux, short for a tuxedo! They say I look like one, I think that's some..." Learn more

Javier

• Name: Javier

• Species: Cat

• Location: Southwest Metro Animal Rescue, Minnetonka, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Description: "Look into my eyes and repeat after me - ""You want to take me home!"" I would love to find..." Learn more

Rosie

• Name: Rosie

• Species: Dog

• Location: Heart Of A Border Collie Rescue, Minneapolis, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Border Collie

• Description: "Meet Rosie! This 3 yr old Border Collie is gorgeous and very special. Rosie’s absolute favorite thing is her person,..." Learn more

Puppies - Belle's Legacy Litter

• Name: Puppies - Belle's Legacy Litter

• Species: Dog

• Location: Heart Of A Border Collie Rescue, Minneapolis, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Border Collie Labrador Retriever Mix

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "Meet the “Belle’s Legacy” litter! Carson, Colt, Pal and Ciara are Border Collie mixes that might have some lab or..." Learn more

Jojo

• Name: Jojo

• Species: Rabbit

• Location: Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society, Edina, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Lionhead

• Description: "Hi, My name is Jojo! I'm a quieter gentleman that has those naughty teenage years behind me. I'm a small..." Learn more

Dino

• Name: Dino

• Species: Dog

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Golden Retriever

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Hibiscus

• Name: Hibiscus

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Lance

• Name: Lance

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Perezosa

• Name: Perezosa

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Salem

• Name: Salem

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Molly

• Name: Molly

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Vassa

• Name: Vassa

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Marta

• Name: Marta

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Navy

• Name: Navy

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Royal

• Name: Royal

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Danger

• Name: Danger

• Species: Dog

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Golden Retriever

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Share Bear

• Name: Share Bear

• Species: Dog

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Ginger

• Name: Ginger

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Mike

• Name: Mike

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Willow

• Name: Willow

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Mia

• Name: Mia

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Wilma

• Name: Wilma

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Morello

• Name: Morello

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Sophie

• Name: Sophie

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Danger

• Name: Danger

• Species: Dog

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Golden Retriever

• Good With: Kids and dogs

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Hazelnut

• Name: Hazelnut

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Mombasa

• Name: Mombasa

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Max

• Name: Max

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Saffron

• Name: Saffron

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Snoopy

• Name: Snoopy

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Chester

• Name: Chester

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

Trigger

• Name: Trigger

• Species: Cat

• Location: Happy Tails Rescue, P.O. Box 2485, Maple Grove, MN

• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

• Description: "You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.To speed up the adoption process, please complete our..." Learn more

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