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The Rescue Connection

Animal rescue in Albert Lea, MN

We started our rescue because there was not one in our area. We wanted to save dogs from kill shelters. More and more places are trying to go no kill, but there are so many animals out there desperate for new homes.

Contact —
Email the.rescue.connection13@gmail.com
Phone (507) 383-6414
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Albert Lea, MN 56007
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Adoptable pets at The Rescue Connection

We'll also keep you updated on Minnie's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Minnie

Miniature Pinscher

Female, 9 yrs 9 mos
Albert Lea, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Mickey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey

Miniature Pinscher

Male, 9 yrs 9 mos
Albert Lea, MN
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Rescue FAQs

We save animals from kill shelters and give them full vetting before adopting them into loving furrever homes. We have adopted dogs out as far as Connecticut and as close as Albert Lea, MN, where we are located. We will do what it takes to place an animal into a perfect home.

Additional adoption info

We require an adoption application to be filled out and references checked. We reserve the right to do a home visit on the adopter's home before placing a pet with them. We also reserve the right to do follow up home checks once every year for the following 4 years.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near The Rescue Connection

Dogs Deserve Better MN

Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

Mutts for Love Rescue

Albert Lea, MN 56007

Mason City Animal Shelter

631 7th Pl S.E.,
Mason City, IA 50401

We'll also keep you updated on Little Mac's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Mac

American Bulldog

Male, Young
Albert Lea, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Helen's adoption status with email updates.
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Helen

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Albert Lea, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Yuko's adoption status with email updates.
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Yuko

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Albert Lea, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Tazer's adoption status with email updates.
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Tazer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Albert Lea, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Moe's adoption status with email updates.
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Moe

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Austin, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Hester's adoption status with email updates.
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Hester

Pit Bull Terrier/Rat Terrier

Female, Adult
Austin, MN

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