I wish I could be as carefree and wild But I got cat class…read moreand I got cat style. (Stray Cat Strut) Huge thank you to Last Hope for taking in the sweetest stray cat that wandered into my care, strutting right by with her tail in the air in December. She was too much of a princess to get her dinner from a garbage can, or get a shoe thrown at her from a mean old man! Red Wing doesn't have animal control, and all local shelters were full. The foster-based Camp Companion rescue also never responded back after I filled out their online form...so the situation was getting desperate! Last Hope became my literal last hope, responding immediately that they would be able to place her in foster care after being vetted at a clinic in Burnsville. I was so impressed with their communication and caring--I can't recommend them highly enough! They really do have cat class and cat style!

We were fortunate to adopt our second dog through Last Hope and it was an amazing experience. The…read morefoster took the time to walk us through the dog's history and if he would be a match for our family, drove an hour one way to Plymouth to see how he did in our home, patiently waited for us to decide if he was a match for us, and gave us a free training session with an amazing trainer. They are an incredible organization full of caring people that want to make the best match for the animals in their care. Thank you.

site shows only two adoptable dogs, neither of which came anywhere near what I'm looking forread more

This business is NOT CLOSED, they are a volunteer run animal rescue group. No formal hours, so most…read morecontact is either through email or phone contact.

Best training I have ever experienced! Small classes....positive training....really teaches the…read moreowners to understand just what the dog does and why. Truly a fun experience and learned a lot!

From the owner: Hippie Dog is a certified, professional dog behavior and obedience training center based in…read moreRichfield, Minnesota, proudly serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, and the entire Twin Cities metro. We specialize in positive reinforcement dog training, fear-free methods, and holistic canine behavior consulting tailored to each dog’s unique personality and background. Our mission is to help dog owners build strong, respectful, and trusting relationships with their pets through science-based, reward-driven, and LIMA-aligned practices (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive). Whether you’re dealing with puppy potty training, basic obedience, reactive dog behavior, leash pulling, aggression, separation anxiety, or preparing for service dog certification, our training programs deliver real-world results. Led by Inga From, one of Minnesota’s only IAABC-Certified Dog Behavior Consultants, our team brings decades of expertise in canine psychology, dog socialization, crate training, off-leash recall, and impulse control. We offer private dog training, group dog classes, puppy socialization, and behavior modification sessions designed to reduce stress, anxiety, and confusion—for both dogs and their humans. Hippie Dog also provides virtual dog training, family dog mediation, and professional mentorship for aspiring dog trainers. With an approach grounded in empathy, ethics, and results, we help dogs thrive—mind, body, and soul. Book your consultation today at ahippiedog.com.

Underdog Rescue is absolutely amazing! We adopted our puppy from them and he is truly incredible-…read moresuch a wonderful addition to our family. The entire experience was positive from start to finish. Elizabeth and Megan were especially wonderful to work with. They were kind, helpful, and clearly very passionate about what they do. It's obvious that everyone involved with Underdog Rescue, both volunteers and staff, is truly dedicated to the animals in their care. You can tell how much they advocate for these dogs and work to find them the loving homes they deserve. We are so grateful for everything they do and for bringing our puppy into our lives. We will definitely continue to adopt from Underdog Rescue in the future. Thank you so much for all the work you do advocating for our furry friends!

Everything. Underdog is so helpful and super responsive. We had a special circumstance, and they…read moremet us where we were on our adoption journey and connected us with our goodest boy, Coach! (Fka Nantucket!) highly recommend working with them.

I had recently an unspeakably negative experience with your shelter and the foster that I worked…read morewith. I am baffled as to how it went. I'm sure the animals are fine, and I wish them well, but beware of the shelter and its personnel.

We had an excellent experience adopting our puppy from here. The foster family that our puppy was…read morestaying with was very quick to respond and schedule a time for us to meet the puppy at a dog park. The foster family was lovely and answered all our questions. They clearly had provided the puppy with an excellent home environment and had been taking fabulous care of her. Our puppy is an absolute delight and has fit right into our home. Adoption process was very easy and I was provided with all of her medical records and tons of pictures immediately. When I needed some follow-up heartworm preventative medication, they were quick to get it to me at no extra charge. Fabulous experience!

Wow, what a wonderful shelter!!!…read more Rather than being in sad cages, all the cats are in rooms - some with other cats if they get along or need some socialization (and some alone if they are divas!) The rooms are all SUPER clean with lots of beds, perches, toys, litterboxes, etc. and the cats all looked very well cared for. They all got turns to come out of the rooms and explore the hallways for a while. The staff were great and very friendly. They knew a lot about the cats and who might be a good fit for the adopter - making sure that every kitty goes to a home that will let them thrive the most. If you are looking for a cat this is 100% a shelter you need to visit. You have to make an appointment but you will most likely have the place to yourself to get to know the cats. Well worth the extra bit of effort (we had recently gone to an adoption event at another shelter and it was so busy and most of the cats were off in "visiting rooms" so you couldn't meet them very well.

I have a special place in my heart for CFC…read more Visiting animal shelters can honestly be depressing, but I used to volunteer here in college and it is the most well-run no-kill shelter I've seen; the cats are living VERY comfortably. Rather than keeping the cats in kennels or cages, the cats can free roam within rooms that are specific to their personality type or medical conditions. There's a big main room for the social cats and kittens, another room for cats that are shy, a third room for cats with dietary restrictions/food sensitivities, and a fourth for kitties who are FeLV positive. The rooms have windows and beds and space for them to move around, which is so nice to see! This is a nonprofit no-kill shelter in a fairly small town so because they are volunteer based, they don't have long daily visiting hours. However you can rest assured that the cats get plenty of socialization and attention. These are very happy, very loved cats :) Staff here are also very active on social media so check out the Caring For Cats Facebook page to see all of the cats and their stories, to donate, or to participate in their fundraising events! If you're in the market for a fluffy new best friend, please consider making the trip CFC!

I really love this place and the services they provide for the cat and human communities. The…read morestaff and volunteers really care about the wellbeing of the cats. I wish more places like this existed not just for cats. I adopted my recent cat from here and the care and support for the cat's transitions between homes was astounding. Thank you Feline Rescue! Please remember to donate they depend on it.

Feline rescue is a wonderful shelter. I have been volunteering for two years. They are really…read moreinvested in, taking the very best care of the cats, and ensuring that they go to caring homes. The staff are very thorough and thoughtful, a great place to get a kitty and two support.

This is a poorly run rescue. We spent over an hour filling out an application for a dog we were…read morevery excited about. A few days later we got approved, and we told that they were waiting to hear back from the foster for more information about her and to schedule a time to meet. We were very excited to meet her and have a new addition to our family. We didn't hear anything for a week and then she was removed from the website. I had to reach out and ask what was going on as there was no communication. Turns out that AFTER we were told we could adopt her, the foster decided to keep her. While I'm glad the she found her forever home, it was very heartbreaking, such a letdown and a giant waste of time. This experience definitely rubbed me the wrong way.

This shelter really cares about the animals it rescues. They vet potential adopters very…read morethoroughly. They want every adoption to be a good fit. They have a two week trial to adopt period, so you can be sure the dog would do well in your home. I have fostered with them a lot and they always provide foster dogs with needed veterinary care. I highly recommend Homeward Bound Rescue!

I got my yorkie in quite quickly. She did an excellent job. She smelt so good when I picked her up…read more I've been there twice since my groomer retired and I moved to Savage. It's now time to make another appointment.

Tried this groomer based on a recommendation from Nextdoor. Very resonably priced, good…read morecommunication, clean and curtious. Did a great job on my little yorkie and my pup came back looking awesome and more importantly calm and happy.