Surrender Your Pet
We understand that sometimes circumstances prevent families from being able to care for their pets appropriately. While Pause 4 Paws DOES NOT take animals directly, we work with a network of organizations that work to facilitate adoptions and in some cases provide sanctuary for animals. Pause 4 Paws is committed to finding alternatives to euthanasia in all cases.
If you need to rehome your dog or cat, please reach out to one of our local rescue organizations:
Dogs
All Dog Rescue
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (612) 871-1204
Email: AllDogMN@yahoo.com
Go to their website and fill out the Surrender a Dog form. All Dog Rescue will get back to you in 48 hours to let you know if they can take your dog. The organization asks for a $20 donation.
Angel of Hope
Located in Anoka, MN
Email: angelofhoperescue@yahoo.com
Phone: (763) 445-0717
Go to the Angel of Hope website and complete the Pet Surrender Form.
Animal Ark
Located in Hastings, MN
Animal Ark offers a shelter for dogs and cats based on a no kill philosophy in their work to “Rescue, Rehabilitate, & Re-home” animals. They will accept owner surrenders based on need and capacity. Please call for more information.
Blue Sky Rescue
Phone: (952) 212-1008
Email: blueskyrescue14@gmail.com
Blue Sky Rescue accepts both dogs and cats. Please complete the appropriate “Rehoming Questionnaire” found at the bottom of the About page.
Corner of Kindness Animal Rescue
Located in St. Bonifacius, MN
Email: Rescue@cornerofkindness.org
Send Corner of Kindness an email for more information on how to surrender your pet. They are not able to accept strays.
Homeward Bound Dog Rescue
Located in the Twin Cities metro area
Email: cheryl.hwb1@gmail.com
Go to the Frequently Asked Questions tab for information about how to surrender your pet to Homeward Bound. A $50 donation is requested. If your dog is not spayed or neutered, a $100.00 donation is requested. No cats accepted.
Last Hope Rescue
Located in Farmington, MN
Phone: (651) 463- 8747
Call for information about surrendering your pet.
Midwest Animal Resque
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (763) 503-4990
Email: mars.apc.dept@gmail.com
Go to their website and click on Surrendering Your Pet on the left hand menu to fill out their form.
Pet Haven

Located in Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 952-831-3825
Visit their website and click on the How We Help button at the top of the page and choose Owner Surrender. Click on either dogs or cats and fill out the information requested.
Ruff Start Rescue
Located in Princeton, MN
Phone: (763) 355-3981
Email: info@ruffstartrescue.org
Visit their website and click on Surrender Your Pet under About Us.
Safe Sanctuary
Located in Fairbault, MN
Email: safesanctuaryrescue@gmail.com
Safe Sanctuary will accept dogs, but not cats. Send an email to get information about how to surrender your pet.
Second Chance Animal Rescue
Located in White Bear Lake, MN
Phone: (651) 771-5662
Please call Second Chance for information about how to surrender your pet.
Second Hand Hounds
Located in Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: (952) 322-7643
Email: surrenders@secondhandhounds.org
Go to their website and click on Pet Surrenders under About Us. Second Hand Hounds requires a $10 non-refundable donation to process a surrender application.
Small Dog Rescue of Minnesota
Located in Rochester, MN
Email: info@smalldogsminnesota.org
Go to their website and click on the Surrender tab at the top of the page to fill out the request form.
Twin Cities Pet Rescue
Located in St. Paul, MN
Email: info@tcpetrescue.org
They take in dogs and cats. Go to their website and click on Contact Info, to surrender a pet.
Cats
Angel of Hope Animal Rescue
Located in Anoka, MN
Email: angelofhoperescue@yahoo.com
Phone: (763) 445-0717
Go to the Angel of Hope website and complete the Pet Surrender Form.
Animal Angels
Located in Bloomington, MN
Phone: (612) 229-2125
Email: info@animalangelsrescue.net
Go to their website and click Surrender a Cat. Animal Angels does charge a surrender fee of $300. As an alternative, they will also do a courtesy adoption listing for your cat on their website for 30 days for $25.00.
Blue Sky Rescue
Phone: (952) 212-1008
Email: blueskyrescue14@gmail.com
Blue Sky Rescue accepts both dogs and cats. Please complete the appropriate “Rehoming Questionnaire”
found at the bottom of the About page.
Caring for Cats
Located in North St. Paul, MN
Phone: (651) 407-8485
They have a rescue facility and have foster homes. Call for information about surrendering a pet.
Happy Tails Rescue
Located in Maple Grove, MN
Phone: (612) 588-0188
Email: happy@tailsrescue.org
To surrender a pet, you will need to go to their website and register for an account. Once registered and logged in, click on Forms/Applications. Then click on Animal Surrender Form.
Pet Haven

Located in Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 952-831-3825
Visit their website and click on the How We Help button at the top of the page and choose Owner Surrender. Click on either dogs or cats and fill out the information requested.
Pleading Paws Pet Rescue
Located in Hugo, MN
Phone: (651) 407-0072
Email: ppprinfo@yahoo.com
Call for information about surrendering a pet.
Ruff Start Rescue
Located in Princeton, MN
Phone: (763) 355-3981
Email: info@ruffstartrescue.org
Visit their website and click on Surrender Your Pet under About Us.
Second Chance Animal Rescue
Located in White Bear Lake, MN
Phone: (651) 771-5662
Please call Second Chance for information about how to surrender your pet.
St. Francis Animal Rescue
Located in Forest Lake, MN
Phone: (612) 387-4869
Email: stfrancisaar@gmail.com
Foster based and will accept owner surrenders if they have capacity. Call or email for information on surrendering your cat.
The Kittens Cradle, LTD.
Located in Anoka, MN
Phone: (612) 225-9820
Please call for information about surrendering your cat.