Topic
Shelters
8 articles
-
Your dog just got out — what to do first in the Twin Cities
Don't chase and don't call — and file the report before you start walking. Here's who takes a lost pet report in Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the suburbs, why the impound is a place you go rather than a website you check, and what changes once the weather turns.
-
You found a stray dog or cat — who to call in the Twin Cities
Who to call about a stray dog or cat depends on which Twin Cities suburb you're standing in. Here's how to find the right number, what the five-day hold means, and why a loose cat is a different call than a loose dog.
-
How to volunteer with a Twin Cities animal rescue
What rescues actually need volunteers for, what the application usually involves, and how to find one near you that's taking people right now.
-
What "no kill" means for a Minnesota rescue
"No kill" usually means a live-release rate near 90% — a convention, not a legal standard. What it does and doesn't tell you, and how to check a rescue.
-
Why no-kill shelters matter
Discover why No Kill animal rescue shelters in Minnesota and the Twin Cities are saving more lives and how you can support their life-saving mission today.
-
What do animal shelters need the most?
Shelters want blankets and towels, and there are things they can't use at all. What to donate, what to leave at home, and how to check before you drive over.
-
Top 5 dog breeds most commonly found in shelters
Discover the top 5 dog breeds most commonly found in animal shelters and pet rescues. Find your perfect companion and adopt a dog from your local shelter.
-
Shelters vs. rescues: what's the difference when you're adopting?
Shelters and rescues aren't the same thing, and the difference changes what adopting is like. Intake, facilities, fees, and which might suit you better.