Want to adopt a pet? Here are 4 precious puppies to adopt now in Minneapolis

<p>Photos: Petfinder</p>

Photos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pups near you up for adoption? There are dozens of great puppies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Minneapolis.

Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of puppies 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.)


Bosco, American Staffordshire terrier mix

Bosco is an adorable male American Staffordshire terrier puppy being kept at Matty's Heart & Soul Animal Rescue.

Bosco loves kids, cats or dogs. No need to worry: He is already house-trained. He is vaccinated.

Notes from Bosco's caretakers:

Read more about Bosco on Petfinder.

He has a grade six heart murmur and will need to take medication for the rest of his life. That does not keep him down though. He loves to play a little and cuddle a lot!

Navajo, English bulldog and American Staffordshire terrier mix

Navajo is a female English bulldog and American Staffordshire terrier puppy currently housed at Matty's Heart & Soul Animal Rescue.

Navajo plays well with others, and she loves kids, cats or dogs. She has had all of her shots.

Notes from Navajo's caretakers:

Read more about how to adopt Navajo on Petfinder.

Navajo is an adorable baby girl who would love to find her forever home.

Lizzy, pit bull terrier mix

Lizzy is a female pit bull terrier puppy currently housed at Matty's Heart & Soul Animal Rescue.

Lizzy is happy to keep company with children, dogs or cats. Lizzy is vaccinated.

Read more about Lizzy on Petfinder.

Rocket, American Staffordshire terrier and Catahoula leopard dog mix

Rocket is a lovable male American Staffordshire terrier and Catahoula leopard dog puppy staying at Save-A-Bull.

He is vaccinated.

More on Rocket:

Read more about Rocket on Petfinder.

I really love toys — stuffed toys, balls, bones and ropes. I could play all day, but [I] like lots of snoozes, especially when I get to cuddle with my humans.


This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.