Name: Ari
Breed: Miniature Bounce Retriever Mix
Age: Adult
Sex: Female
Size: ~15 lbs
Description: ARI IS IN BOARDING AND NEEDS A FOSTER!

Have you ever met a Miniature Bounce Retriever? We bet not because we made it up but we’re convinced that is what Ari is. She is tiny at about 15 lbs but she’s a big dog in a little dog body. She loves to toss toys around, loves to play fetch even though she can barely fit the ball in her mouth, and is absolutely joyous for walks. Ari is great with other dogs, good with cats, and loves all people including kids. She is in a shelter setting so housetraining is unknown but she keeps her kennel clean and she is great in the crate. If you are looking for a pocket sized active pooch, Ari is absolutely the one for you.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $550 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Ari? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Astro
Breed: Lab/ Shepherd Mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Description: This handsome, leggy boy is Astro. Astro started his life on the side of a busy highway in Alabama narrowly avoiding cars and when someone stopped he was thrilled to jump to safety in their car! He is an absolutely fabulous pooch and his foster has done so much training with him. He walks wonderfully on the leash with a gentle leader, knows basic commands (sit, down, stay, crawl), and is housetrained and crates well. He is excellent with dogs and lives with them. He loves to play! He was previously fostered with kids and did fabulously too. Astro lived with cats in his Alabama foster home and he was curious and playful but both his foster and the cats would correct him for thinking the cats wanted to play and he learned to leave them alone. If he is placed with cats he would be best with dog-savvy cats and someone willing to correct his behavior off the bat and remind him that cats are not playmates. He loved water and the kiddie pools in the southern warm weather and we're sure he'll be thrilled about the MN snow too. He is a great blend of energy and playful puppy but with a lot of sense and the ability to relax as well. He is about 70 lbs and 10 months old so still growing and expected to be about 85-90 lbs once he fills out. He's in a lanky, all legs stage currently! If you are looking for an outstanding young pooch who is ready to join in any adventure and bring so much love to your life, Astro would love to meet you!

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $550 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Astro? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Babs
Breed: Schnoodle Mix
Age: Adult
Sex: Female
Size: Small
Description: Babs is an adult schnoodle who looks like she could pass for a little lamb. Babs is sweet, cute, and generally a quiet girl who wants someone to call her own and love on. She is great with other dogs, doesn’t mind the cats, and loves all people. She tends to hang back on her bed when the kiddos get too wild but she doesn’t mind it. Babs is housetrained once she knows the routine, crates well but we suspect she doesn’t need it, and has excellent house manners. She is a great mix of being young enough to be playful but mature enough to know her manners already and be a lady in the house. Babs has more of the poodle type coat and does not shed so her adoptive home needs to be prepared for frequent brushing and grooming every 6-8 weeks to prevent her from getting matted.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $650 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Babs? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Ballet
Breed: Border Collie
Age: Puppy
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Description: Ballet is a gorgeous Border Collie puppy who was brought into the shelter after she was found wandering after puppy curfew. No one came for her so she is now looking for a home who will love her, train her, and put that smartypants border collie brain to work. Ballet is smart as a whip and learns so fast. She absolutely thrives on being given something to do to. Puzzle toys, flirt pole, training—yes please! Ballet is typical puppy so housetraining is a work in progress but she keeps her crate clean for the workday and overnight. She is fantastic with other dogs but will herd them playfully which doesn’t always go over well with some dogs especially the little ones. She has not been around cats but would need a proper introduction to them and reminders that they aren’t for play. Ballet is of the mindset that everything is for play! Due to her breed she would be best with older kids or a herding breed experienced home who understands the tendencies to heel nip and chase kiddos to tell them where to go. If you are looking for a super fun dog who wants to join in on adventures, learn anything you want to teach, and keep you active and on your toes, Ballet wants to meet you!

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $650 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Ballet? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Bauer
Breed: Shepherd/ Cur Mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Medium
Description: Bauer is a loving medium sized mix with the cutest worry lines on his face.  He is a sweetheart who loves other dogs, loves people, and is sure he is a lap dog! He has a lot of sense to him for being a young pup and loves to learn new things and tries his best to predict what his person wants from him. He is about 9 months old and is a great blend of play, snuggles, and super responsive to training. He is housetrained, crates nicely, and is happy to relax and chew on a bone in between play sessions. Bauer is such a sensible, sweet, very easy to live with and love pooch!

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Bauer? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Beetlejuice
Breed: German Shepherd/ Husky
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Description: Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice! And here appears this handsome boy. Except you don't have to say his name 3 times...he's right there from the get go ready for the next adventure. Beetlejuice is a young German Shepherd/ Husky mix (best guess) who ended up in doggy jail after being found running as a stray and no one coming to claim him. He is excellent with other dogs and loves people. He is a BIG boy and needs some manners about not jumping up and being overzealous with his love so is best suited for a home with older kids and someone willing to put in some training to teach him good manners. Beetle loves to go for walks, loves to play fetch, and is happiest going on any adventure his human wants to take him on. He is housetrained, crates well for the workday, and knows basic commands.If you are an active home looking for a smart, energetic buddy, check out this boy!

Requirements: Training sign up required. No young kids.

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Beetlejuice? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Calista
Breed: Pit Bull
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Female
Size: ~50 lbs
Description: CALISTA IS IN BOARDING AND NEEDS A FOSTER!

Sweet Calista is a conehead right now due to coming into the shelter with a scratched cornea. Despite what must have been very irritating and painful We don’t know how she scratched her eye but with medications it is healing well and becoming less squinty every day. It is not expected that she will have any long term complications from it. Calista loves other dogs and loves all people. She is super athletic and the typical high energy bully breed. She would love a home that wants an adventure dog to go for hikes/runs/walks, lots of playtime, or even sports (she would excel at agility or flyball). Calista is so much fun and has so much love to give. She absolutely melts into you for snuggles and would sit with you for hours if you just keep scritching her ears.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Calista? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Caramel
Breed: Pit Bull
Age: Puppy
Sex: Female
Size: ~30 lbs (still growing)
Description: Caramel the pittie puppy is a silly, loves everyone, happy to be included in everything pittie puppy! She is best friends with everyone-dog and human- she meets immediately. Caramel plays hard, loves hard, and then crashes hard for snuggles. She is fostered with other dogs and loves to play with them, though she’s a bit much for the really little dogs with her play style. Caramel is a social butterfly, the kind of pooch you can take to the cabin, breweries, kids sporting events, etc and she’ll make friends easily with everyone there. She is a puppy so housetraining is a work in progress but she is doing well. She is cratetrained and used to being crated for the workday. She does need a home without shared walls since she does bark in the kennel. Caramel is smart and learns super fast so teaching her manners and what she needs to learn to be the best dog she can be is extra fun! She would be the star of an obedience class. Caramel is about 6 months old, 30 lbs right now and expected to be a medium sized girl as an adult.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $550 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Caramel? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Cinna
Breed: Mixie Mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Female
Size: ~50 lbs
Description: Cinna is a medium sized adult mixed up mutt found tied up alone with a tag that identified her however the shelter was unable to make contact with any potential owner. How she ended up there and then not reclaimed at the shelter we don’t know but what we do know is that she was sure loved and cared for prior (note: we will not allow any negativity towards her previous owners. We do not know their circumstances or how she ended up where she was). Cinna is very playful and good with other dogs and loves people. She is a bit of a velcro dog and wants to be where her people are. She’ll contentedly lay at your feet while you work, hang out in the yard while you do yard work, and politely follow you around the house. Cinna loves to go for walks and is learning to walk nicely on the leash. She is housetrained, does not enjoy being crated and would prefer the freedom to roam around the home. She is about 45 lbs, 1-2 years old.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Cinna? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Dodgeball
Breed: American Bully
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male
Size: ~65 lbs
Description: DODGEBALL IS IN BOARDING AND NEEDS A FOSTER!

Dodgeball was named because he has a big blocky head that is just full of air. We mean that with so much love! Dodgeball is a more heart than brains kinda boy. He leads every action with his entire heart and wears it right on his sleeve. He wants to love on everyone, sit in their laps, and show off whatever cool toy is closest to him that he can pick up. Sure that toy is sometimes a shoe but hey, close enough! Dodgeball loves other dogs and loves to play with them. He can be a bit rowdy in play and loves when someone can match that play style but respected very nicely when the bossy little dog told him in no uncertain terms to not ever consider playing with her again. Did he later on forget and try again? Yes. But he yet again respected her telling him off. He’ll probably try again too…like we said, more heart than brains! Dodgeball is in a shelter setting so we don’t know if he is housetrained but he does keep his kennel as clean as he is able and hasn’t been much of a barker. He loves his walks and loves to toss toys around and chase balls though bringing them back so far hasn’t happened. He’s a delightful young blockhead looking for a home who wants an absolute lovebug of a dog to share in their adventures. He is about 65 lbs, 1 year old.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Dodgeball? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Dolphin
Breed: Husky Mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Female
Size: ~50 lbs
Description: Dolphin is an adorable husky type mix puppy who loves other dogs, loves to play, loves to sing the songs of her people, and loves to be held and loved on. She was an absolute favorite in the shelter and we can see why. Everyone falls in love with her! Dolphin is excellent with other dogs and would love a playmate. Dolphin is working on her housetraining and is used to being crated for the workday but does need a big push to get her in there. She needs a home without shared walls since she earned her name by her high pitched squeal she makes when she is crated or excited. Its adorable if you like husky noises but if you don’t its significantly less so.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $600 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Dolphin? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Fendi
Breed: Pit Bull/ Husky Mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Description: Fendi is a uniquely colored bi colored eye girl who isn't just a pretty face. Nope, this sweetheart also has a great personality and some training under her belt! She is housetrained (though with any dog expect accidents as she transitions), crates well, and minds her manners in the house. She adores people of all ages though the little ones might get bumped over from her playful nature. She has the energy you would expect from a husky and a pittie so needs daily outlets for her energy—walks/runs, playtime, training, etc. Fendi was well known in a local impound for her frequent visits. We aren't sure if she is an escape artist or if her frequent trips out of her house were due to n o fault of her own but just in case she will need a securely fenced yard or an owner committed to leashing her (not tie-out) when outside in an unfenced area. She is good with other large breed playful dogs but is a bit too pushy in play and too much for bossy dogs or for smaller dogs. She cannot go to a home with cats or small animals. Fendi is super smart and loves to learn things. She knows how to sit, shake, and lay down. Her leash manners could use a bit of work but even with just a few training sessions she is picking up loose leash walking like an absolute champ. If you are looking for a smart, active, social dog who is ready to go on any adventure with you, Fendi wants to be your pooch!

Requirements: No cats

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Fendi? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Flip Flop
Breed: Floopy Mammoth Shepherd
Age: Puppy
Sex: Male
Size: Large/ Extra Large when fully grown
Description: Flip Flop is a 4-5 month old Floopy Mammoth Shepherd. You’ve never heard of that? It’s a very rare breed that we for sure didn’t make up because we really just don’t know what he is. He’s built like a tank with floopy sort-of stand up ears and going to be a big boy since he’s already pushing 45 lbs. He loves other dogs and wants to play with everyone, tried to chase the cat but when it turned around at him he did back off though probably best with cats who are dog-savvy and willing to stand up for themselves. He is working on his housetraining, crates well for the workday and overnight, and is learning all the important puppy things. He is expected to be a large or extra large dog as an adult. He is a typical puppy so a forever home should prepare for all the puppy fun, socialization, training, and everything takes to make a puppy into the best dog they can be. We highly recommend training classes to set everyone up for success.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $600 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Flip Flop? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Frances
Breed: Pit Bull
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Female
Size: Medium-Large
Description: Have you always heard there's no such thing as the perfect dog? Well, the people that say that haven't met Frances. Okay, she might need some leash manners, but she's pretty darn close to perfect! Even after spending months in animal control, Frances walked into her foster home a perfect guest. Too polite to jump on the furniture, she'll set her head on your knee and ask for pets instead. She hasn't met a dog she doesn't like, she's been in absolute love with all of her foster siblings and just happy to have a yard to romp in with them. She loves rope toys and shares them nicely with her friends! She even has a respectful manner with cats and gives them a wide berth if they are not having it. if you're looking for a just happy to be included, happy go lucky girl who's tail never stops wagging while having the biggest pittie smile on her face 24/7, Frances is your girl.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Frances? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Gibby
Breed: German Shepherd
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male
Size: ~75 lbs
Description: Gibby was found emaciated in a tiny crate covered in his own waste by a maintenance worker who went into an apartment to check on a repair. He came to a local shelter in terrible shape, covered in urine burns, and weighing 45 lbs-nearly 30 lbs underweight. Gibby had zero training, zero manners, and quite honestly zero chance of making it out alive. He was an 8 week old puppy in a year old dog’s body. A tiny puppy jumping up on people doesn’t take them clear to the ground and puppy mouthing someone in play doesn’t leave bruises and tooth marks. From a full grown large breed dog, it does. Gibby didn’t have a mean bone in his body. Scheduled for euthanasia the very next day, our director saw something in him. She saw the potential in him and took a chance. Gibby spent 10 weeks in an extensive board and train. He graduated a whole new dog! He no longer mouths in play and he no longer hits you like a football linebacker when he’s excited. He knows how to mind his manners, he knows basic commands, and he is relaxed, happy, and confident. Gibby cannot be placed in a home with cats or small animals. He loves to play with other large breed dogs. His one issue being worked on in regards to other dogs is that he resource guards high value items and food items. This is easily mitigated with feeding him in his crate and having him in his crate or in a down-stay away from the dinner table when humans are eating. He has never shown any resource guarding with people from even the highest value items. Gibby is housetrained on a schedule and crates well. He gets a bit nervous in the crate for longer periods of time so someone home more often than not or able to let him out midday to break up the workday would be ideal. He is getting more and more comfortable in there with continued training as well. He is so smart, so responsive, and absolutely one of the most fun dogs you’d ever want to meet. We are so glad our director took a risk on this guy…he was worth it 1000x over.

Requirements: No cats. Adult-only home willing to keep up training.

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Gibby? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Kaia
Breed: Siberian Husky
Age: Adult
Sex: Female
Size: ~50 lbs
Description: Is this a plush toy? Nope, it’s Kaia! She is a stunning husky who found herself in dog prison after taking herself on an adventure. We were shocked when no owner came forward for her. Kaia is a friendly girl and gets along great with other dogs. No cats for her though! She is the typical husky escape artist so needs a home with a taller fence (she jumped out of her 5’ kennel run at the shelter) or a home committed to leash walks. Kaia absolutely loves to go for walks and will sing her happy woo-woos when you grab her leash. She is a vocal girl so needs a home without shared walls since not everyone wants to hear her sing the songs of her people…how strange! Kaia is as pretty inside as she is outside and a husky loving home is going to be so thrilled they chose her! Kaia is about 50 lbs, 6 years old.

Requirements: No cats. No shared walls. Needs a taller fenced yard.

Adoption Fee: $600 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Kaia? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Lana
Breed: Black Lab Mix
Age: Puppy
Sex: Female
Size: Large when fully grown
Description: Lana is an adorable and sweet as can be Lab puppy. She loves everyone, loves to play, loves toys, loves other dogs….really Lana loves everything! Lana is everything a puppy should be…playful, snuggly, silly, and still learning everything about how the world works. She is expected to be a large dog as an adult. She is a typical puppy so a forever home should prepare for all the puppy fun, socialization, training, and everything takes to make a puppy into the best dog they can be. We highly recommend training classes to set everyone up for success. She is started on her housetraining and doing so well. She crates nicely for shorter workdays and overnight but expect her to need a mid-day potty break until she is older. She is about 3 months old currently.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $650 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Lana? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Links
Breed: Shih Tzu/ Poodle Mix
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Small
Description: Links is a fluffy little man who found himself unclaimed after landing in the shelter. Whoever lost this puff guy lost an absolute treasure! He is super friendly, loves everyone, great with other pets, and a great blend of loving to pep up and go for walks and play while also happy to snooze and relax. Links is housetrained, crates nicely for the workday, and minds his manners in the house. He is an easy guy to live with and an easy guy to love. He can’t wait for his family to come find him and love him forever this time.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $650 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Links? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Mako
Breed: German Shepherd
Age: Puppy
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Description: Mako is a young German Shepherd, about 9 months old, who is a naughty puppy through and through. Ok, so that isn’t the most endearing way to describe him but we’re all about full transparency! He is however a future good boy once someone spends some time teaching him manners and spending some time with him. Previously an outdoor dog, everything is new to him and everything is exciting. People to spend time with, toys, toilets flushing, other dogs to play with, tile floors, office chairs he learned he couldn’t fit under…all weird but amazing. Mako has so much potential and needs home committed to bringing him to be his future good boy self. He promises so much love, so many laughs, and so much fun even if in the short term it comes with a side of “what the heck did I get myself into”.

Requirements: No cats

Adoption Fee: $600 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Mako? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Mazzie
Breed: Husky
Age: Adult
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Description: Mazzie is a spitfire of a husky with endless love for her people, a bit of a mischievous streak, and a bit of the classic husky sass! She is an awesome girl. She loves to snuggle, loves to hang out with her people, and is always up for meeting new people. She is housetrained on a schedule, crates for the workday but hates the crate and needs either a sturdy crate or a dog-proofed area to stay. She loves her walks and loves to toss toys around and chew on bones. Her mischievous streak you may ask? This girl is a counter surfer! She is so talented in it she has been known to take dishes out of the sink so delicately in fact that she doesn’t even break them. So she needs someone to keep working on this and keeping things put away so she doesn’t have the opportunity to be inadvertently rewarded for it. Mazzie is excellent with dogs, loves all people, but does like to chase cats too much for her to be safe placed with them. She is a husky and does like to sing the song of her people when she has something to say so needs a home without a shared walls. She would be best with a fenced yard or someone committed to leashed walks (not tie-out) due to her willingness to be a typical husky and go exploring on her own.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Mazzie? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Meesha
Breed: Pit Bull
Age: Adult
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Description: Meesha is a 3 year old Pittie full of wiggles and love. She is a big-eared, big-hearted absolute doll of a dog. She is housetrained, crates well but doesn’t need it, great house manners, and loves everyone. She knows how to sit, shake, and even walks well on the leash! Meesha is a ready-made good girl who wants a family to join and love on. She is medium energy, loves her walks but is content to snooze as well. She seems confused by toys or she may just rather the butt scritches she gets from the people more than the toys! People are her love more than absolutely anything else.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Meesha? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Mouse
Breed: German Shepherd Mix
Age: Puppy
Sex: Male
Size: Large when fully grown
Description: Mouse is a very timid GSD (mix?) puppy who hasn’t had many life experiences and it’s left him unsure of everything—new people, new noises, wearing a collar/leash, etc. He is a shy guy that needs a home who will help bring his confidence out and give him the happy puppyhood he deserved to have. Mouse loves other dogs, especially those that will play with him, and really relies on having a confident dog around to follow to help show him new things are ok. Once he knows you, he is a loyal friend who wants to follow you everywhere, sit in your lap, and bring you all his toys for you to enjoy. Mouse is food motivated which helps his training immensely. The potential for him is there and a confident dog is right under the surface. In a patient, experienced home who will take the time and put in the work he will absolutely flourish!

Requirements: Training sign up recommended

Adoption Fee: $550 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Mouse? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Panzu
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male
Size: ~60 lbs
Description: Have you ever met a dog that asked to hold hands? Meet Panzu and now you have! When Panzu is nervous, he will gently hand you his paw until you hold onto it. It absolutely is one of the cutest things we have ever seen. Panzu is friendly with other dogs and loves all people. He is a medium energy boy, loves his walks and playtime, but also settles nicely in the house. He is housetrained and crates well (but needs a push to go in because of course he’d rather go with you!). A gentle and sensitive guy, lots of yelling or chaos makes him nervous especially if it’s angry yelling and he’ll cower and shake. Panzu just wants someone to hold his hand, take him for walks and play, and love him as much as he will love them in return. He will lean into his people for pets and give the most contented sigh knowing he is safe. Panzu is about 60 lbs, 2 years old.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Panzu? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Poggle
Breed: American Bully
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male
Size: ~60 lbs
Description: POGGLE IS IN BOARDING AND NEEDS A FOSTER!

Big head, stocky legs, minimal thoughts, lots of love—that’s our Poggle! He is a sweet, handsome guy with so much love to give to whoever adopts him. He fancies himself a lap dog and we don’t have the heart to tell him he isn’t. He is fabulous with all people, good with other dogs, and ignores the cats. Poggle is housetrained and crates well though much prefers to be left loose in the house and he has so far been good with that at his foster home. Poggle loves his walks and tossing around toys but is equally content to take a nice snooze. His leash manners leave a lot to be desired but hey, no one is perfect. He is learning that pulling ahead like a freight train gets him nowhere and if he doesn’t he gets some love and a little treat which are 2 things he loves more than anything! While he leads with his heart, there’s a brain in that head and a strong desire to please (and get treats).

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $600 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Poggle? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Rookie
Breed: Pocket Wiggle Loaf
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male
Size: ~30 lbs
Description: Rookie is a 8-9 month old, 30 lb Pocket Wiggle Loaf. You haven’t heard of that breed? They are very rare and definitely not one we just made up because we have no idea what Rookie is ;). He looks like a German Shepherd type mix but so much smaller for his age. In fact we thought he was a much younger puppy when he first came into the shelter. Rookie is shyer initially with new experiences but give him a few treats and he is all puppy and all about the snuggles, the fun, and finding the happiness in everything. That water bottle in the street that we see as litter…why that is his new chompy toss around toy! The barking dog bouncing off the walls in her run at the shelter that scares other dogs….his future best friend! Rookie is fabulous with dogs, loves people, and was curious about the cats but didn’t bother them.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $550 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Rookie? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Rusty
Breed: Lab Mix
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Description: Rusty is a middle-aged Lab mix who does not understand how he landed himself in the shelter. Quite frankly, we don’t either. This guy is wonderful! At about 7 years old he is well past the crazy puppy stages and settled into being a well-mannered, housetrained, cratetrained but doesn’t need it and prefers to be loose in the house, easy to live with type guy. He absolutely loves to go for walks and when you pull his leash out he turns right back into a puppy with excitement. He walks well on the leash after an initial bout of excitement pulling and knows basic commands. Rusty has lived with dogs and cats and does well with all. He is loving and friendly to all people. We can’t say enough good things about Rusty. He isn’t flashy in looks, he isn’t a cute little puppy anymore, but he’s got years and years of experience being a good boy to share with a forever home.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Rusty? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Sea Cow
Breed: Manatee
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Description: Did you ever think you’d see a manatee up for adoption? Neither did we but yet here Sea Cow is. He barks like a dog but looks like a manatee so what species he actually is you can decide for yourself. Good news though, he’s not aquatic so ready to move into your home and remain on land! Sea Cow is a big, round, stocky Bully breed with a giant heart, giant head, and a giant personality. He is a goofy bulldozer of a dog without a lick of understanding that he’s a big boy and will plant his jumbo booty right in your lap as if he’s tiny. We just don’t have the heart to tell him he isn’t. Sea Cow loves other dogs and thinks they all want to be immediate playmates with him. He has never met anyone, dog or human, that isn’t immediately his best friend. Cats are confusing to him. The shelter cat swatted him hard when he stuck his face all up in her business and he just stood there completely baffled about the stabby hand animal. He doesn’t appear to have much prey drive but he also isn’t particularly aware that cats might not want him all up in their business with no spatial awareness. Sea Cow is housetrained once he knows the routine, crates well, and does well in the house. He loves to chomp on nylabones while chilling by his people, struts his stuff on walks, and does his best pot belly pig impression flopped on his side napping in the sun. If you ever wanted to own a manatee but the habitat requirements were always preventing it, Sea Cow is the solution to all your problems (well, maybe just that one).

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $600 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Sea Cow? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Smilin’ Sally
Breed: Pit Bull/ Lab Mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Description: Smilin’ Sally is a sweet medium sized girl best guessed to be a Lab/Pittie type mix. She is an always happy, loves everyone she meets kind of girl. She adores other dogs and loves to play with them, loves kids, and has never met a stranger only newest best friends. Smiley is housetrained and crates well for the workday. She is a smart girl and learns things quickly. She loves and needs her walks and playtime being a pup still but she settles nicely in the house and is happy to snuggle up with her people (or anyone really!). Smiley would love a home who wants an outgoing, do-anything type pup. She is the kind of dog that can easily adapt to any social situation. If you want a dog to take to breweries, the cabin, dog park, kids sports games and everywhere in between Smiley is your girl! She is about 10 months old and 40 lbs

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $550 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Smiley? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Stuffy
Breed: Husky/ Pomeranian Mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Description: Stuffy is a husky/Pomeranian who is everything a Pomsky should be—good, bad, and everything in between. If you like a dog with lots of personality, mischief, and sass then you will love Stuffy. If you want a quiet, mellow dog who always minds and never talks back then Stuffy is not for you. She is heavy on the husky in looks but in a smaller, petite package. Stuffy adores other dogs and loves to play with them. She is a bit pushy in play and overwhelming to calm dogs because she doesn’t take no for an answer—because who wouldn’t want to play with her? For a playful dog she is a best friend since she can go on and on running and wrestling. Stuffy adores people and is tolerant of everything. She frequently gets picked up to get put in her kennel and doesn’t even mind “air jail”. Will she tell you her opinions of being locked up…absolutely. Stuffy is not for apartments or shared walls unless your neighbors too would like to hear her opinions shouted. She is housetrained, crates for the workday, and does mind her manners in the house as best as her little mischievous self can—she doesn’t know how the trash can got tipped over or why the barbie doesn’t have feet anymore but definitely probably was not her ;). Stuffy will bring so much love, happy chaos, and fun to any house lucky enough to choose her.

Requirements: Training sign up recommended

Adoption Fee: $550 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Stuffy? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Rosa
Breed: Chocolate Lab
Age: Adult
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Description: Rosa the chocolate Lab is quiet, gentle, and melts for the slightest bit of love. She is an absolutely sweetheart! Rosa loves everyone she meets immediately and will absolutely lean into you for pets and attention. She ignores the cats and she absolutely loves other dogs. She thrives with having another confident dog in her home since she follows them so closely and takes cues from them. Rosa loves to play with the dogs who like to play with her and respects the dogs that don't. She is housetrained, crates well but doesn’t need it, and minds her manners in the house. She walks well on the leash and knows basic commands. She is an easy-going, easy to love girl. She is about 4 years old, 70 lbs.

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $550 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Rosa? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Tammie Jo
Breed: Southern Belle Mix
Age: Adult
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Description: TAMMIE JO NEEDS A FOSTER OR FOSTER TO ADOPT TO LEAVE THE SHELTER!

Tammie Jo may be a Minnesota local but she has the charm of a southern belle. We can just hear her say “oh bless your heart” in a southern drawl. She is a leggy beauty who smiles when she is excited. Yes, smiles. She’ll pull her lips back and give the most adorable smile when she is all wiggly and happy. Tammie Jo is in a shelter setting so housetraining is not known but she hates to potty in her kennel run so we assume she is housetrained. She is great with dogs, not likely good with cats based on her initial reaction to trying to chase, and loves all people. She knows some basics and has clearly been someone’s loved pooch before. She wants nothing more than to settle back into a home and be loved forever. He needs a foster or foster-to-adopt home to commit to him before his time runs out. He will need to be brought to our vet in Eden Prairie for a neuter once in foster or foster-to-adopt (cost covered by the rescue)

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Tammie Jo? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Tarot
Breed: Belgian Tervuren/ Dutch Shepherd Mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Description: A pretty face and legs up to here, Tarot has all the makings of a model. He doesn't have a big head about it though! This humble guy came into a local impound after suffering a horrific injury at the hands of someone who had just purchased him in the days prior. He has spent the last few months healing and his wound is almost fully healed and he is nearly ready to find his forever home! He is an absolute love. He had endless patience with all the bandage changes, the cone wearing, and the vet visits. He didn't enjoy the short term restricted activity though! Thankfully it was only a week and he was cleared to be his playful self. This guy is the energy level you'd expect from his breeds and needs an active home who can tire him out mentally and physically. He is smart, he loves to work out puzzle and food toys, and is an excellent walking/jogging partner. He is quite the water dog as well! He is excellent with dogs and likes to play with them though equally loves his humans and would be happy in a home with or without another dog. He is housetrained and crates well but prefers to be in a dog-proofed area rather than a crate when alone. He is gated in the hallway with a bone and dog bed at his foster home and he does much better with that than in the crate

Requirements: Training sign up required

Adoption Fee: $500 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Tarot? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions

Name: Wesley
Breed: Golden Retriever/ Border Collie Mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male
Size: Medium
Description: Looking for a loveable snuggler for the impending cold nights? A buddy who can keep up on adventures and be a fabulous walking buddy to keep you active? A best friend with a heart of gold? Well, you are looking for Wesley! This Golden Retriever/ Border Collie mix is about 1 year old and ready to join his forever home and bring so much joy to them. He is housetrained, crates nicely for the workday, and is learning his basic commands though not jumping up to give hugs is his kryptonite still. Wesley is in his element playing with other dogs and hasn’t met a dog he doesn’t want to instantly throw playbows to and try to be best friends with. He absolutely loves his walks and if you bring out a ball or toy to throw just watch this boy light up! The smarts of the collie, the loyalty and love everyone of the golden, and the fun of both breeds…what more could you want?

Requirements: No special requirements

Adoption Fee: $600 + tax. This includes neuter/spay, current vaccinations as age appropriate, heartworm/tick testing in dogs over 8 months of age, deworming, microchip and current Heartgard and Nexgard preventatives.

Interested in adopting Wesley? Fill out a preadopt application here: Heading Home K9 Rescue Preadopt Application

You can email laurahhk9@gmail.com with additional questions