Protecting Paws Animal Rescue

Providing loving homes to our 4 legged friends

Animal Rescue for dogs, cats, and any other animal that we are capable of saving.

Adoption Policy
Due to post-adoption services, adopters must live within a 75-mile radius of the Twin Cities.

If you're interested in adopting...
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Lakeville, MN 55555
United States
Howard (FeLV+) and Myrtle (FeLV+) (Bonded Pair)

Howard and Myrtle are an affectionate bonded pair looking for their forever home! Each of these sweeties came into foster...

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Maui

Maui is a beautiful sweet petite cat always up for affection. This striking calico mama was a pregnant stray from...

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Louie

Hi! I'm Louie, a pretty awesome puppy looking for my people. I'm energetic, affectionate and absolutely LOVE to cuddle. I'd...

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Dodger

Dodger is a young playful busy bee, with an equal amount of cuddliness and chill, looking for his forever home!...

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Vinny Van Gough (aka Vinny)

Vinny Van Gough (aka Vinny) is a two-year-old social butterfly looking for his forever home! Vinny is a super-confident kitty...

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Prince Simba

Hi, I'm Prince Simba! I'm a 9-month-old, fun-loving guy looking to find my forever home! I enjoy playing and trying...

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Fruity Pebbles - No Longer Accepting Applications

Fruity Pebbles is a snuggly fun kitten looking for her forever home. Fruity Pebbles has an estimated birth date of...

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Cookie Crisp - No Longer Accepting Applications

Cookie Crisp is a fun & friendly kitten looking for his forever home. Cookie Crisp has an estimated birth date...

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Frito and Honey (Bonded Pair)

Frito is 2 and Honey is 9 months old—this sweet, bonded pair are super playful, energetic, and snuggly, looking for...

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Bruno *no longer accepting applications*

Meet Bruno! This 9 year old boy is 65 pounds of sweetness ready for his forever home to spend his...

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Aspen and Hazel (bonded pair) - Pending Adoption

Meet Aspen and Hazel. This three-month-old brother and sister duo are looking for a forever home. Aspen is a loving...

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Mog (special needs)

Mog is a 2-year-old goofball looking for his forever home! This cute guy is the most adorable and patient cat...

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Chiara

Chiara is a sweet, lovable two-year old kitty with large, gorgeously expressive jade jewels for eyes; she is looking for...

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Butterball and Baby Turnip (bonded pair)

****Potential adopters can find more videos, photos, and history about Butterball and Baby Turnip by searching and/or following the hashtag...

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Winston

Winston is a playful, one-and-a-half-year-old boy looking for his forever home! This easy-going, cute tabby guy with the white mittens...

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Emmet and Will (bonded pair)

Emmet and Will are a bonded pair of approximately 1-year-old boys who are looking for their forever home! Emmet is...

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Sammy *no longer accepting applications*

Hi! I’m Sammy, a fun, sweet, endearing little guy (19lb) with an easy, go-with-the-flow, laid-back personality. At 2 years old,...

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Frenchie

Frenchie is a 2½-year-old dilute tortie who is quirky, affectionate, and lovable and is looking for her forever home! It...

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Esperanza

Hi! My name is Esperanza. Did we just become best friends? If you like to laugh and have fun, then...

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Cujo

Cujo is a 6-year-old, affectionate cat looking for his forever home! This handsome boy is very sweet and affectionate. He...

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Forrest

Hi! My name is Forrest, and I will be the best addition to your family. Why? Well, let me tell...

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Lilly (FeLV+) and Iggy (Bonded Pair)

Lilly and Iggy are the perfect pair looking for their forever home! This adorable duo embodies the definition of opposites...

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Julius *no longer accepting applications*

Julius, affectionately known as 'Juji' by his foster family, is a dashingly handsome 14-year-old pug mix with a short, light...

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Vander (FIV+)

Vander is a 4-year-old, loving and playful cat looking for his forever home! Vander loves to be around people and...

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Reign *no longer accepting applications*

Met Reign! The perfect blend of goofy and affectionate, this Black Mouth Cur puppy will easily charm her way to...

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Tallulah (Tally)

Hi! I'm Tally, a Queensland Heeler, weighing approximately 55 lbs. I'm an intelligent, energetic, and affectionate pup that would do...

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Velda - Pending Adoption

Velda is a playful, savvy, 3-year-old cat looking for her forever home. This pretty girl likes to play with a...

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Hazelnut

Hi, I'm Hazelnut, the sweetest nut on earth! Although I may have had a rough start to life, I don't...

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Alfredo *no longer accepting applications*

Hi! My name is Alfredo- of Alfie for short. I am a scrappy and adventurous pup. However, I do not...

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Chunk Norris *no longer accepting applications*

Chunk is not your average pup; he's a charming Corgi/Chihuahua mix with a personality as big as his heart. At...

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Bruno *no longer accepting applications*

A Poodle/Yorkie mix, this fluffy white ball of fur exudes an air of nobility, as if he were destined for...

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Chandler and Bing (FIV+) (bonded pair)

Chandler (orange longhair) and Bing (black shorthair, FIV+) are two sweet neutered young male cats looking for their forever home!...

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Aida and Mocha (bonded pair)

Aida and Mocha are precious one-year-old cuddle-seekers looking for a forever floor to sprawl across! Mocha is an adventurous seeker...

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Rusty

Meet Rusty, a delightful blend of Blue Heeler and Staffordshire Terrier, brimming with love and energy at the age of...

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Montana

Montana is a handsome 1-year-old 55lb Dogo Argentino looking for his forever home! This energetic pup is short-coated and white....

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Berlin

Berlin, a one-year and eight-month-old male Husky, 55 lbs is eagerly waiting for his forever home. With his striking white,...

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Kit Kat (AKA Kiki) - No Longer Accepting Applications

Kit Kat aka Kiki is an 8-year-old, playful kitty looking for her forever home! Kiki is incredibly playful and spunky...

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Candy

Meet Candy, as sweet as her namesake. She’s an 11-lb bundle of cuteness ready to steal your heart. She loves...

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Blue

Are you looking for a furry friend to join your family? Meet Blue, a charming mixed breed with a captivating...

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Kira

Kira is a 2-year-old sweet and sassy kitty looking for her forever home! Kira has truly come a long way....

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Mistletoe & Jingle Bell & Mrs. Claus (bonded trio)

We are a dynamic trio looking for a forever home. We are less than a year old siblings looking for...

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Hekate (AKA Hek) - Pending Adoption

Hekate (Hek) is an incredibly loving 1.5 year old cat looking for her forever home. Despite her difficult start in...

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Lexie

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Lexie's adopter is required to already have a resident dog due to her shy nature. At just...

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JAX

Meet Jax, the handsome Stafford Terrier/ Labrador/Australian shepherd. At 7 years old, Jax is in the prime of his life,...

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Hammie, Quincy, and Chestnut (Bonded Trio)

Hammie, Quincy, and Chestnut are 1-year-old bonded brothers who are energetic and playful, looking for their forever home! Hammie is...

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Linnie, Leslie, and Marley (Bonded Trio) (Special Needs)

Linnie, Leslie, and Marley (about 10 months) are three snuggly sisters looking for their forever home! Linnie (full tabby) is...

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Coco

This 7 year-old, 42 lb Labrador/Boxer mix has a heart of gold! Coco is not just a dog; she's a...

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Samira and Steve (bonded pair) - No Longer Accepting Applications

SAMIRA Look NO further! Are you looking for a kitten who checks all the boxes: cute, snuggly, friendly, playful, silly,...

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Ocho

Meet Ocho! The sweetest guy you could ever meet. This 7-year-old, 70 lb. gentle giant is incredibly well-behaved with looks...

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Cleo

CLEO | 6.5 years old | 10-pounds *Alright, STOP. Collaborate and listen… She cute but she expensive. Cleo will need...

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Oreo - No Longer Accepting Applications

Oreo is a 4-year-old, friendly cat looking for his forever home! Oreo is very calm and friendly. He warms up...

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Casper

Meet Casper, a delightful 1-year 7-month-old Lab/Pit mix with a short, multi-colored coat weighing a cuddly 57 lbs. He's the...

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Millie

Hey, I'm Millie, and I'm not your average pup – I've got an old soul that's seeking a patient and...

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Dozer

Dozer is a sweet, playful 2-year-old guy who is ready for his forever home. Is it with you? This soft...

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Rudy

Rudy a 3-year-old, loving cat looking for his forever home! Rudy is very forgiving, he loves attention, and is very...

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Zoda

Zoda is a culinary canine extraordinaire! This 5-year-old pup is a delightful mix of energy, love, and enthusiasm. Family time...

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