Apple Valley-Rosemount Pets Up For Adoption: Meet Finn, Maverick, Griz & More

Looking to add a furry friend to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Consider adopting a pet from a local shelter. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and shelters still working to place pets with families.

Across Minnesota, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many are located near you. In the search for a new friend, consider looking around at a local adoption center like Last Hope Inc, where Jax the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Finn, a Domestic Short Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].

Name: Finn
Species: Cat
Location: Saved By A Whisker Rescue, Eagan, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Meet furbaby Finn! Not quite one year old, Finn has lots of fun energy and is enjoying life in his…” Learn more

Name: Maverick
Species: Cat
Location: Saving Tails Animal Rescue, PO Box 2581, South Saint Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “Maverick’s approximate date of birth is June 20, 2020. He is neutered, vaccinated, tested negative for FIV/Felv and he has…” Learn more

Name: Griz
Species: Cat
Location: Saving Tails Animal Rescue, PO Box 2581, South Saint Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “Griz’s approximate date of birth is June 20, 2020. He is neutered, vaccinated, tested negative for FIV/Felv and he has…” Learn more

Name: Austin
Species: Cat
Location: Saving Tails Animal Rescue, PO Box 2581, South Saint Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “Austin’s approximate date of birth is September 1, 2020. He is neutered, age appropriately vaccinated, tested for FIV/Felv and he…” Learn more

Name: JAX
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope Inc, 431 3rd Street, Farmington, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Pug Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Jax is a sweet little Chihuahua/Pug mix. He’s said to be 1yr old and weighs about 15#. He came to…” Learn more

Name: Timmy
Species: Cat
Location: Last Hope Inc, 431 3rd Street, Farmington, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Timmy is a wonderful boy found as a stray He is one year old and perfectly litter trained He is…” Learn more

Name: Prince Felix
Species: Cat
Location: Last Hope Inc, 431 3rd Street, Farmington, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Felix is one of the sweetest and most mellow cats you will ever meet. He would be content just sitting…” Learn more

Name: NINA
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope Inc, 431 3rd Street, Farmington, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Beagle Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Nina and Norton came to us from an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma. They’re 9 weeks old and weigh about 10#….” Learn more

Name: NORTON
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope Inc, 431 3rd Street, Farmington, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Beagle Mixed Breed Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Nina and Norton came to us from an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma. They’re 9 weeks old and weigh about 10#….” Learn more

Name: PIPER
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope Inc, 431 3rd Street, Farmington, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Piper is a sweet, playful puppy that came from Oklahoma. She is said to be a 13wk old red Lab…” Learn more

Name: HARDY
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope Inc, 431 3rd Street, Farmington, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Black Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “*New arrival from Arkansas* Good with dogs Good with kids Unknown about cats Kenneled when nobody’s home Kenneled overnight Puppies…” Learn more

Name: LINDY
Species: Dog
Location: Last Hope Inc, 431 3rd Street, Farmington, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Terrier Beagle Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “*New arrival from Arkansas* Good with dogs Good with kids Unknown about cats Kenneled when nobody’s home Kenneled overnight Puppies…” Learn more

Name: Themba
Species: Rabbit
Location: Rabbit Rescue Of Mn, Lakeville, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mini Lop
Good With: Cats
Description: “Hi! My name is THEMBA! I will be available to go to my forever home Feb 9 or after. My…” Learn more

Name: Katniss
Species: Rabbit
Location: Rabbit Rescue Of Mn, Lakeville, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Californian
Description: “Bonded with PrimroseHi, friend! My name is Katniss, and I’m bonded with my sister Primrose. We’ve had a challenging life…” Learn more

Name: Primrose
Species: Rabbit
Location: Rabbit Rescue Of Mn, Lakeville, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Californian
Description: “Bonded with Katniss Hi! I’m Primrose, but you can call me Prim. I’m bonded with my sister, Katniss, and I…” Learn more

Name: Lucy
Species: Rabbit
Location: Rabbit Rescue Of Mn, Lakeville, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, English Spot
Good With: Dogs and cats
Description: “Hi! My name is LUCY!! I am a very adventurous little English spot who LOVES toys and pets! My foster…” Learn more

Name: Dixen C3491
Species: Cat
Location: Wags And Whiskers Animal Rescue Of Mn, minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Cats
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Introducing Dixon, a neutered, litter box trained male…” Learn more

Name: Rowdy D5272
Species: Dog
Location: Wags And Whiskers Animal Rescue Of Mn, minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Spaniel Basset Hound Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Rowdy is a Basset Hound/Spaniel mix with an…” Learn more

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ame: DaVinci C3512 – NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Species: Cat
Location: Wags And Whiskers Animal Rescue Of Mn, minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. DaVinci is a renaissance cat, his estimated DOB…” Learn more

Name: Stella D2374
Species: Dog
Location: Wags And Whiskers Animal Rescue Of Mn, minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Stella is a 30-35 lb. hound mix with…” Learn more

Name: Watson C3458 – NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Species: Cat
Location: Wags And Whiskers Animal Rescue Of Mn, minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Hello, I’m Watson! My foster mom says I’m…” Learn more

Name: Romeo
Species: Cat
Location: Kitty Revolution, Saint Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Still searching for your Romeo? If you’re looking for a cat brimming with love, here he is! Romeo is a…” Learn more

Name: Pepper
Species: Cat
Location: Kitty Revolution, Saint Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Don’t let this kitty’s name fool you! Pepper is sweet, sweet, sweet! He is a young cat who has never…” Learn more

Name: Paris
Species: Cat
Location: Kitty Revolution, Saint Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “My name is Paris. I came to Kitty Revolution from a really nice college student. My foster Mommy says I…” Learn more

Name: Keeta
Species: Cat
Location: Animal Ark, 2600 Industrial Ct., Hastings, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “What a story I have to tell you! I’m Keeta, a pretty brown tabby who is 5 years old. You…” Learn more

Name: Jada
Species: Dog
Location: Minnesota Boxer Rescue, PO Box 25773, Woodbury, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Boxer
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Hi Minnesota Boxer supporters! Jada here, I am getting…” Learn more

Name: Roscoe *Adoption Pending*
Species: Dog
Location: Minnesota Boxer Rescue, PO Box 25773, Woodbury, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Boxer
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.New to rescue 1-9-2021 Stay tuned as I get…” Learn more

Name: Lady Newt
Species: Cat
Location: The Bitty Kitty Brigade, St. Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hi! I am the kinda girl that looks cute in a bow tie. I’ve got a lot of important kitten…” Learn more

Name: Micki
Species: Dog
Location: Heading Home K9 Rescue, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
Description: “Name: Micki Breeds: German Shepherd Mix Age: Adult Gender: M
ale Micki is an approximately 6 year old shepherd mix who…” Learn more

Name: Nyx
Species: Dog
Location: Heading Home K9 Rescue, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Description: “Name: Nyx Breeds: Excellent Ears/ Cute Face Mix Age: Young Adult Gender: Female Check out those ears, aren’t they enough…” Learn more

Name: Tabor
Species: Dog
Location: Heading Home K9 Rescue, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Hound Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: “Name: Tabor Breeds: Jumbo Beagle Mix Age: Young Adult Gender: Male Meet Tabor, the sweet stray who found himself a…” Learn more

Name: Cody
Species: Dog
Location: Heading Home K9 Rescue, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Shepherd Mix
Description: “Name: Cody Breeds: Smorgasbord Mix Age: Young Adult Gender: Male Cody is a 1 year old mixed breed guy who…” Learn more

Name: Charlie
Species: Dog
Location: Heading Home K9 Rescue, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd Boxer Mix
Description: “Name: Charlie Breeds: Shepherd/ Mystery Mix Age: Young Adult Gender: Male Hello Minnesota my name is Charles, or Chuckie or…” Learn more

Name: Zoomie
Species: Dog
Location: Heading Home K9 Rescue, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: “Name: Zoomie Breeds: Pocket Pittie Mix Age: Young Adult Gender: Female Ready for your heart to melt, well Zoomie is…” Learn more

Name: Nilam
Species: Dog
Location: Heading Home K9 Rescue, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Description: “Name: Nilam Breeds: Excellent Ears/ Cute Face Mix Age: Young Adult Gender: Female Check out those ears, aren’t they enough…” Learn more

Name: Pebbles
Species: Dog
Location: Heading Home K9 Rescue, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, German Shepherd Dog Labrador Retriever Mix
Description: “Name: Pebbles Breeds: Shepherd/ Lab Mix Age: Young Adult Gender: Female Meet your new best friend, and star of the…” Learn more

Name: DW
Species: Dog
Location: Heading Home K9 Rescue, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
Description: “Name: DW Breeds: Pit Bull Mix Age: Puppy Gender: Female Hello, DW here taking applications to be your new snuggle…” Learn more

Name: Saddler
Species: Dog
Location: Heading Home K9 Rescue, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Shepherd
Description: “Name: Saddler Breeds: Shepherd Mix Age: Adult Gender: Male Saddler (formerly Shadow) was an owner surrender with his brother to…” Learn more

Name: Stamos
Species: Cat
Location: Pet Haven Inc Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Tuxedo Mix
Description: “Stamos is a silly little snuggler looking for a family to call his own! This fella earned his name for…” Learn more

Name: Rocket
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pecies: Cat
Location: Pet Haven Inc Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Long Hair Maine Coon Mix
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Rocket is a 5-year old cat looking for a new forever home! He was born on a farm in Kansas…” Learn more

Name: Vivian – current applications under review/not taking additional applications
Species: Dog
Location: Pet Haven Inc Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Dachshund
Good With: Dogs
Description: “If you are interested in this dog, don’t waste time with an inquiry! Fill out an application here to get…” Learn more

Name: Scooter
Species: Cat
Location: Pet Haven Inc Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Russian Blue Mix
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “Scooter is a 4-month-old playful male kitten looking for his forever home. What a lover boy! Elegant, energetic, sleek and…” Learn more

Name: Garth – Not Currently Accepting New Applications (Waitlist Only)
Species: Cat
Location: Pet Haven Inc Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix
Good With: Cats
Description: “Garth is a 4-month-old adorable boy looking for his forever home! There’s something about Garth; he’s just so darn adorable!…” Learn more

Name: Elm & Oak (Bonded Pair) – Not Currently Accepting New Applications (Waitlist Only)
Species: Cat
Location: Pet Haven Inc Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix
Good With: Kids and cats
Description: “Oak and Elm are gentle and sweet 10-month old siblings ready to find their forever home. When they were wee…” Learn more

Name: Bella & 6ie (Bonded Pair)
Species: Cat
Location: Pet Haven Inc Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “6ie & Bella are a bonded pair of besties looking for a forever home together! 6ie (black and white tuxedo)…” Learn more

Name: Eloise *Foster to Adopt*
Species: Dog
Location: Twin Cities Pet Rescue, PO Box 28245, St. Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Snapshot of Eloise! Size? Full size (35-50lbs) Age? 9 months Activity Level? I play hard and snuggle hard! Noise Level?…” Learn more

Name: Junie *foster needed*
Species: Dog
Location: Twin Cities Pet Rescue, PO Box 28245, St. Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Border Collie
Good With: Kids and dogs
Description: “Snapshot of Junie! Size? Medium (35-50 lbs) Age? 11 months Activity Level? I play hard and snuggle hard! Noise Level?…” Learn more

Name: Meeka *Foster To Adopt*
Species: Cat
Location: Twin Cities Pet Rescue, PO Box 28245, St. Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Long Hair
Description: “Meeka is a playful and sweet cat that would love a home of her own. She has many of the…” Learn more

Name: Vic *Foster-to-Adopt*
Species: Cat
Location: Twin Cities Pet Rescue, PO Box 28245, St. Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hi! I’m Vic ! I’m a grey and white short hair boy. My family was arrived in MN from SD…” Learn more

Name: Dan
Species: Cat
Location: Twin Cities Pet Rescue, PO Box 28245, St. Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
Description: “Hello! My name is Dan! I’m a very handsome black cat that is about 9 months old. I’m a real…” Learn more

Name: Helen
Species: Dog
Location: Pooches United With People, Saint Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler
Good With: Dogs
Description: “If you are at least 21 years old and everyone in your household is on board with adopting a dog,…” Learn more

Name: Tablisi
Species: Dog
Location: Pooches United With People, Saint Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Redbone Coonhound
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “If you are at least 21 years old and everyone in your household is on board with adopting a puppy,…” Learn more

Name: Riga
Species: Dog
Location: Pooches United With People, Saint Paul, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Redbone Coonhound
Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
Description: “If you are at least 21 years old and everyone in your household is on board with adopting a puppy,…” Learn more

Name: Molly in MN
Species: Dog
Location: Midamerica Boston Terrier Rescue, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Corgi
Description: “*Adoption Process starts with an Online Adoption Application you can find at www.adoptaboston.com. Phone interviews do not take place til…” Learn more

Name: Rooter
Species: Dog
Location: Save A Bull, Minneapolis, MN
Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier American Bulldog Mix
Description: “Hi! I’m Rooter and I can’t wait to meet my forever family! My foster mama says my sweet puppy eyes…” Learn more