The desire to protect dogs and other animals runs strong in Minnesota. A rich network of animal rescue organizations, founded and funded by committed volunteers, has brought countless animals to loving homes. Dog Rescue Minnesota (dogrescuemn.org) has a compilation of a number of organizations, including groups devoted to specific breeds and nonprofits that help find homes for cats and other pets.
Secondhand Hounds is one of the larger rescue organizations in the Twin Cities. In its first decade