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Puppies and dogs in Brainerd, Minnesota

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Brainerd, Minnesota. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Cocker Spaniel Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Male, Puppy
Brainerd, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Annie

Dachshund American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Pequot Lakes, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Hello there! My name is Annie, aka Sister, pretty girl, Anniebell, bellbell. I know right? My foster mom just keeps giving me all these cutesy names. I let her. I’m sweet that way. I’m sweet in other ways too. I absolutely love to snuggle and have my belly rubbed. I’m in my glory when I get to sleep in my foster mom’s bed and she rubs my belly til I fall asleep.   It is the best ending to a busy day. My days are filled with playing with my foster brother dog, keeping all squirrels and chipmunks out of the yard, taking walks, and playing with my treasured squeaky toys. I can be a little high strung and get the crazies and be a stubborn little girl when I see dogs I don’t know. I need very slow intros if I’m going to meet new friends. But once I like a dog I am so happy and love to play. Although my treasured squeaky toys are mine and only mine. I am very friendly when meeting new people though ALL the time. I get so excited when I know I’m going for a walk I can hardly stand still to get my harness on. I LOVE it! I am looking for a forever mom and/or dad who can overlook some of the crazies and stubbornness and love me for my very sweet side which is the side I show 95% of the time. I’m not looking for perfection so I hope you’re not. Just a place to call home forever with lots of love that I’ll be happy to reciprocate.   My adoption fee is $350 and that includes my spay/neuter, up to date on vaccines to age at adoption, and microchip. If you are interested in meeting me please start by filling out an application today. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
We'll also keep you updated on Roman's adoption status with email updates.
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Roman

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Pequot Lakes, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Where are our lab lovers at? This handsome lab is Roman! Roman is  3-4 years old and great with other dogs and is just a dork. He loves to cuddle with you and will hold your hand when he is worried or needs reassurance. He's the goodest of good boys and is working on his manners (currently working on wait and he’s catching on quickly!) He's big and not really aware of his size, so older respectful kids are ok. He finally figured out what toys and, lives to make them go poof and find the squeaker, man this boy loves the squeaks. A lover, Ro just wants somewhere to rest his big head, ideally your chest for head and neck rubs. Ro is kennel trained, potty trained and just a lovie lab! It is unknown if Ro has any hunting experience or likes water. My adoption fee is $350 and that includes my spay/neuter, up to date on vaccines to age at adoption, and microchip. If you are interested in meeting me please start by filling out an application today.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
We'll also keep you updated on Pearl's adoption status with email updates.
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Pearl

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Pequot Lakes, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › My adoption fee is $350 and that includes my spay/neuter, up to date on vaccines to age at adoption, and microchip. If you are interested in meeting me please start by filling out an application today. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
We'll also keep you updated on Janet's adoption status with email updates.
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Janet

Australian Shepherd Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Pequot Lakes, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Hi there! This is Janet. She and two siblings were found in a dumpster in Texas in February. She has been with my family since. She is cute!! The perfect blend of sweet and sassy! We aren’t exactly sure what breed she is but her personality is so fun!! She will likely be about 10-15 pounds. She loves to play with toys, is figuring out she likes to be outside now that it’s getting warmer!! She gets along with all the other dogs in the house, all the kids in the house and is very curious about the cats but does not chase them. She is pretty consistent with puppy pad training but is still a little unsure of going outside and still gets a bit distracted with the great outdoors. All in &#239&#191&#188all, she’s a super snuggler just looking for her forever home.   My adoption fee is $375 and that includes my spay/neuter, up to date on vaccines to age at adoption, and microchip.    If you are interested in meeting me please start by clicking the link below to begin filling out our adoption.  https://www.northernlakesrescue.org/forms/form?formid=4380 We are a foster home based rescue, we do not have hours or a facility that houses our dogs, all of our dogs are placed in foster homes. The first step of meeting any dog or puppy in Northern Lakes Rescue is submitting an application.  Filling out an application does not bind you to adopting the dog you are applying for, it also does not approve you to adopt. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
We'll also keep you updated on Waldo's adoption status with email updates.
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Waldo

Mixed Breed (Medium) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Pequot Lakes, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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Dog shelters and rescues in Brainerd, Minnesota

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Heartland Animal Rescue Team

15494 Danielson Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401

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Silver Dragon Pets

Brainerd, MN 56401

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Ratbone Rescues (MN Chapter)

Brainerd, MN 56401

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Finding Hope Animal Rescue Team

Nisswa, MN 56468

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Northern Lakes Rescue

PO Box 782, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

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The Babinski Foundation

2825 76th St SW, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Morrison County Animal Humane Society

200 7th Ave NE, Little Falls, MN 56345

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Aitkin City Dog Pound

109 1st Ave NW, Aitkin, MN 56431

Pet Types: dogs

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Heart of the North Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 11, Browerville, MN 56438

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rainbow Cove Rescue

40351 145th ave, Bertha, MN 56437

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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