Shelter Resources

ADOPT: Our primary goal is to find happy homes for our shelter pets. Our shelter has reopened to the public and we can’t wait to see you in person to help you find your new furry family member!


Visit our Adoptions Process page to learn more.

Precious Paws is currently open to the public. If you are interested in helping Precious Paws by adopting a shelter pet, please visit our shelter to meet and adopt your new Furry Soulmate!


In an effort to keep our staff, volunteers, pets and the community safe, we are open to the public by appointment only.  A full list of the safety precautions we are taking at this time can be found in the section below.


There are three important things you can do right now to help us:


VOLUNTEER: There are a variety of ways you can help support Precious Paws pets during this challenging time.


In addition to monetary donations, we also need help with things like; volunteering to clean cages, helping to take photos of our adoptable shelter pets, and clerical work.



Visit our Volunteer page to learn more.

DONATE: The most immediate and impactful way you can help our shelter pets in need RIGHT NOW, is to make a donation to Precious Paws.


Donations to Precious Paws go directly to helping us continue our life-saving work, caring and finding homes for homeless pets. Our team, our volunteers and our shelter pets appreciate your generosity very much!



Range Regional Animal Shelter, Hibbing 218-262-1900

Animal Allies, Duluth 218-722-5341

Great River Rescue, Bemidji 218-751-7910

H.A.R.,T Brainerd 218-829-4141

Contented Critters, Ely218-638-2153

Paws and Claws, Hackensack 218-675-7297

Warm Fuzzies Animal Rescue, Duluth 218-576-8534

Mesaba Humane Society, Virginia 218-741-7425

Borderland Humane Society, International Falls 218-283-9276

Pennington County Humane, Society Thief River Falls 218-681-8045

Babinski Foundation, Pequot Lakes 218-568-7387

Lake of the Woods H,S Baudette 218-434-1444

Humane Society of the Lakes, Detroit Lakes 218-847-0511

Lakes County Humane Society, Two Harbors 218-834-5806

Wadena County Humane Society, Wadena 218-632-5938

Grant County Humane Society, Elbow Lake 218-685-6220

Humane Society Animal Shelter, Crookston 218-281-7225


Twin Cities Areas


Second Hand Hounds, Minnetonka 952-322-7643

Feline Rescue, St. Paul 651-642-5900

Ruff Start Rescue, Princeton 763-355-3981

Caring for Cats, St. Paul 651-407-8485

Angel of Hope, Anoka 763-445-0717

St. Francis Animal Rescue, Forest Lake 612-387-4869

Cause For Paws, Roseville 952-259-1483

Minnesota Humane Society, Golden Valley 651-665-9311

Second Chance Animal Rescue, White Bear Lake 651-771-5662

Pleading Paws, Hugo 651-407-0072

Gentle Touch Sanctuary, Minneapolis 763-568-8311

Pet Haven, Minneapolis 952-831-3825

Rescued Pets are Wonderful, Blaine 763-757-8204

Animal Angels Rescue, Lakeville 612-229-2125

Cats Meow Dogs Bark, Hastings 651-343-1964

M.A.R.S, Brooklyn Park 763-503-4990

A Safe Place Shelter, Forest Lake 651-464-0801

Redemption Road, Crystal 612-978-1284

Northwoods Humane Society, Wyoming 651-982-0240

Forever Loved, Osseo 763-498-9908

Blue Sky Rescue, Wayzata 952-212-1008

Purrs n Paws, Anoka 763-421-8254

Kittens Cradle, Anoka 612-225-9820

Happy Tails, Fridley 612-588-0188

Second Chances Open Arms Rescue, Lake City 651-380-5616

TLC Canine Rescue, Brooklyn Park 763-219-8764

No Kitten Left Behind, St. Paul 651-260-6001

Hinders Heart, Cambridge 763-228-1062

Crossroads Pet Rescue, Buffalo 763-684-1234

No Dog Left Behind, Brooklyn Center 651-354-6352

Humane Society St. Paul, St. Paul 651-645-7387

Animal Humane Society, Woodbury 651-645-7387

Animal Humane Society, Coon Rapids 763-862-4030

Isanti County Humane Society, Cambridge 763-689-2334

Animal Humane Society, Golden Valley 952-435-7738

Fur Ever Home Rescue, Zimmerman 651-707-4701

Southwest Metro Animal Rescue, Chaska 952-368-7297


Central & Southern MN


Tri County Humane Society, St. Cloud 320-252-0896

Lakes Area Humane Society, Alexandria 320-759-2260

Central MN Animal Care & Control, Sauk Rapids 320-257-0103

Northern Lakes Rescue, Pequot Lakes 833-609-5005

Mending Spirits, Mankato 507-479-1402

Last Hope Inc., Farmington 651-463-8747

Rescued Tails, Wyoming 715-468-7784

Animal Rescues and Shelters