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Greater Twin Cities United Way
Connecting people to local resources during times of hardship.
A pet-friendly shelter for adults experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Hennepin County.
Simpson Housing Services is a Minneapolis, Minnesota nonprofit dedicated to housing, supporting and advocating for people experiencing homelessness.
An AHS pilot program that supports people facing housing displacement with temporary care for their pets. Services are available by referral only and through social service agencies in Dakota County and Washington County.
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Low-cost spay, neuter and vaccinations for cats and some breeds of dogs
Animal Humane Society Veterinary Centers
Low-cost spay, neuter and specialty surgeries, wellness services, and dental care for cats, dogs, and rabbits belonging to families with limited means or nonprofit rescues and shelters
Located in Crystal, MN, Access Veterinary Care provides exceptional veterinary care in an approachable, affordable, accessible way.
A high-quality, full-service veterinary clinic with a sliding fee scale for clients with limited means
Affordable full-service veterinary clinic in Chaska and Richfield
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For Western Wisconsin residents.
Offers assistance to people living in Minnesota with veterinary expenses due to injury or illness.
Lists national and local organizations that provide financial assistance for veterinary bills.
North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center
Provides pet food and basic supplies.
Provides pet food and basic supplies.
Pet Lifeline Financial Assistance Program
Provides financial aid to pet owners who are struggling to pay their vet bills.
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Red Star Kennel is a complete dog training facility serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the entire Midwest with their dog training and dog boarding needs.
Our primary goal is to achieve the level of training and behavior you desire, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of conflict. We tailor every program to suit the needs of the family of the dog being trained. Whether you live on the farm or in the city, we will develop the training to fit your particular environment.
Animal Inn Training School is located in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. We have been teaching people to train their dogs for over 40 years.
We offer beginners obedience and puppy kindergarten classes as well as classes in almost all of the performance activities including conformation, agility, competitive obedience and rally obedience.
Animal Humane Society
Sometimes pet behavior problems seem overwhelming, but many can be managed with the application of a little knowledge and a little effort. We're here to help you find answers to your pet behavior questions.
This online library contains tried-and-true methods for managing many common pet behavior problems as well as tools for evaluating situations that may require additional resources.
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Minnesota Alliance for Family & Animal Safety (MNAFAS)
952-646-6563
Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line
866-223-1111
Provides pet-related resources and financial assistance for victims of domestic violence
Finding a new home for your pet
Sometimes pet owners find themselves in situations where caring for a pet is no longer a possibility. Choosing to re-home a pet can be an incredibly difficult decision, Companion Animal Control is here to provide advice and resources for people who are searching for a new home for their pet.
Things to keep in mind when attempting to re-home a pet:
Give yourself time to re-home your pet. It often takes weeks to months to find it the best home for your pet.
Increase your pet's adoptability by having it spayed or neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations.
Spread the word to start the search for the right home for your pet. Ask your friends, family and co-workers to help—social media can be a great place to spread the word that your pet is in need of a new home. Share your expectations for your pet’s new home. If you plan to keep in touch with your pet's new family, discuss this plan.
Consider using the Adopt-A-Pet re-homing tool, this provides pet owners more involvement. You can set up a pet profile and interested potential homes apply. Additionally, Adopt-A-Pet has staff who review posts to prevent abuse such as breeder sales — this makes it a much safer alternative to other online marketplaces, such as Craigslist.
Use caution when considering unknown individuals as your pet’s new home, have the initial meeting in a public place. If the potential new home already has resident animals, plan for your pet to meet the other animals in a neutral environment such as a park.
Ask screening questions to potential adopters:
Are there other pets in the home?
Are there young children in the home?
Do you have a fenced in yard?
Where will the animal be kept when you are not home?
Do you have a veterinarian you’ve established to care for current or new potential pets?
How long do you expect it will take for a new pet to adjust to a new home? (3 day, 3 week, 3 month rule)
What is your plan if this new potential animal is not the right fit for your home?
You can also
Contact a foster-based rescue groups
501c3 foster-based rescue groups accept animals to place in foster homes while searching for a new adoptive home. Rescues are generally operated by volunteers and do not have a facility for you to visit. To start the surrender process to a rescue, visit the rescue’s website to submit a surrender application. The rescue’s website will detail the process, keep in mind that the rescue volunteers often have full-time jobs and obligations so the surrender process can take several weeks. Below is a list of rescues to consider contacting to start the re-homing process.
