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Paws First Rescue

Dog rescue in Forest Lake, MN

Paws First is a 501c3 dog rescue. All dogs live in foster homes, not in a shelter or kennel situation.

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Forest Lake, MN 55418
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Adoptable pets at Paws First Rescue

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We'll also keep you updated on Gibbs's adoption status with email updates.
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Gibbs

Labrador Retriever/Beagle

Male, 1 yr
Forest Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Marlon's adoption status with email updates.
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Marlon

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Forest Lake, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Ari's adoption status with email updates.
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Ari

Border Collie/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 10 mos
Forest Lake, MN

Rescue FAQs

PLEASE NOTE: While we have a Forest Lake address, we have foster homes all around the metro area. Meetings are done close to the dogs foster home.

Paws First has been an active rescue in Minnesota for over 21 years. Located just 20-30 minutes from Minneapolis/St Paul gives us a large area for adoptions, as we do not impose a distance limit on our adopters. (We do not ship or fly dogs however.)

Additional adoption info

All dogs and cats adopted from Paws First are spayed or neutered before they go to their new forever homes. Puppies and Kittens can be safely altered at 10 weeks of age or 3 pounds. All adult animals are heartworm tested and are current on vaccines.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Paws First Rescue

Fast Running Paws

Po Box 335,
Hammond, WI 54015

New Leash Rescue

31951 Oxford Mills Road,
Cannon Falls, MN 55009

Beautiful Hearts Rescue

4428 Grand Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55419

We'll also keep you updated on Brownie JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Brownie JuM

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Richfield, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Blackie FJ's adoption status with email updates.
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Blackie FJ

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Richfield, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Aleister's adoption status with email updates.
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Aleister

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Zimmerman, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Ballet's adoption status with email updates.
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Ballet

Border Collie

Female, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Jacks's adoption status with email updates.
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Jacks

Cane Corso/Blue Heeler

Male, Young
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Inver Grove, MN

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