Southern Minnesota Animal Rescue Team
Dog and cat rescue in Lonsdale, Minnesota.
Who's looking for a home right now
The animals Southern Minnesota Animal Rescue Team had listed as of August 27, 2026. Adoptions happen fast, so check with the rescue before you get attached.
Listings come from 24Petconnect, where Southern Minnesota Animal Rescue Team keeps them — we don't process applications or hold animals. Details change quickly, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything that matters with the rescue.
Twin Cities Rescues is an independent website and is not affiliated with the organizations listed here. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of Twin Cities Rescues and do not represent this organization. Details are provided for information only — please confirm them directly with the organization.
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