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Puppies and dogs in Worthington, Minnesota

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Worthington, Minnesota. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Bonded Pair
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Papa

Spaniel (Unknown Type) Beagle

Male, Senior
Lakefield, MN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Shots are up-to-date,
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Mama

Labrador Retriever Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, Senior
Lakefield, MN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mama and Papa are a deeply bonded couple. They need to stay together. They have always been together. I got them 6 years ago, promised to be their forever home ..but life has changed and I can no longer care for them. They are very kind to children. My toddler would crawl around the kennel with them. Are not trained. They need heat in the winter. Mama loves to run, fast. Papa loves to trot about and dig deep holes. They are really sweet dogs. I Love them.Mama loves killing and eating cats, chickens, rabbits... Papa would if he could catch one... Mama is quite thoughtful, she'll kill a chicken and give it to Papa. Then kill one for herself. They look out for each other. Both need ears cleaned monthly. Mama is an escape artist. Clears 6 ft fence, I zip tied cattle panels on top of kennel.Mama is fearful of most men, thunder, loud noise, clapping, guns, and having pictures taken. Kind women preferred as owners. Mama is sweet and gentle. She needs love and kindness.
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Nanook

Border Collie Husky

Male, Young
Sheldon, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Just rehoming due to baby coming in next 2 weeks. Very nice dog but we wont have time for him
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Callum

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Estherville, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
*If you are interested in one of the puppies, please visit emmetcountyanimalshelter.org to fill out an application.  Do you need to bring the luck of the Irish into your life?  This St. Patty’s Day bring home one of these puppies and your life will instantly become brighter.  These pups were born January 23 and are ready to head home.  They are German Shepherd mixes and there are three boys and one girl.  These pups are all very sweet and love attention.  Callum is the most dominant and will need an owner who enjoys that dynamic.  Ronan was the smallest of the pups when they arrived and he was also the most laid back.  However, he has grown faster than his siblings and is now one of the biggest.  He is also more outgoing and playful now and would fit in many homes.  Finn and Erin are also very sweet, however we have homes already selected for these two pups and they are just waiting until the pups turn 8 weeks old to take them home.  The adoption fee for each pup is $300 with an additional $200 spay/neuter deposit.  They will be as current on vaccinations as their age allows and are microchipped. 
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Zipper

Cocker Spaniel

Male, Senior
Estherville, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
***If you are interested in adoption please go to our website at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org to fill out the Dog Adoption application***  Zipitty do da....Zipper Do want to love you!  Zipper is a sweet guy that came to us as an owner surrender when he lost his human.  This guy seems to get along with everyone.  He was in extreme need of a dental to help him feel better but this pretty pretty boy is a real gem.  Zipper might be an older dog at about 10 years of age but he has a lot of love left and is really quite spunky. He has a heart murmur and will be on medication for that for the remainder of his life so make sure that you are willing to have that added expense (approximately 50 cents per day) He is very hard of hearing so some patience and creativity with communication is necessary.  Zipper is vaccinated, neutered and micro-chipped and he has recently had his teeth done too so he is really ready set to go find his new FOREVER home!  Zipper's adoption fee is $200.00 
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Nugget

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female
Estherville, IA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
***If you are interested in adopting, please visit our website at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org for the Dog Adoption application*** Nugget is looking for a female only home to grow in! Nugget has been let down by people a few too many times. Due to this she is slow to trust women and is terribly afraid of men. When Nugget came to foster she was completely shut down and wouldn't let anyone touch her. It was about two months before she was able to accept a pet without flinching hard, some days she still does. When it is just a female in the house she will come out of her kennel and play or lay on the floor. As soon as a male enters she returns to hiding in her kennel, she will bark at men and run past them but refuses to trust them. Nugget has shown that she is funny and smart while still maintaining her comfortable distance. She likes to explore with her mouth. She loves to hoard toys and snatch up all the blankets she can. She will occasionally approach and smell women if they're still. Her fosters believe if she was in a home with only women she would become much more comfortable with time as she wouldn't always be waiting for a man to show up. Nugget will need a home that is willing to wait until she decides she is safe and comfortable enough to start checking things out and then start working with her in small slow ways and kind gestures. She would also probably do best in a home with a confident, kind dog to show her the ropes and build her up. A securely fenced in yard is a necessity for this girl as she will be uncomfortable on a tie out but has previously been known to escape unsecured yards. Nugget is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $150.00 

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Dog shelters and rescues in Worthington, Minnesota

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Cottonwood County Animal Rescue

1132 20th Street, Windom, MN 56101

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Society of Northwest Iowa

PO Box 252 607 28th St., Milford, IA 51351

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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People For Pets

2312 Highway Blvd, Spencer, IA 51301

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Emmet County Animal Shelter

1703 7th Avenue South, Estherville, IA 51334

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

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Giles Dog Rescue

123 6th Ave SE, Pipestone, MN 56164

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B-Squad Dog Rescue

PO Box 583, Brandon, SD 57005

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