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Pet Haven of Minnesota
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The foster program makes it easy to meet and get to know the pets up for adoption. The animals are well cared for and so sweet!
Pet Haven is Minnesota's very first foster-based rescue. We are dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the people who love them by rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats. Every dog and cat lives with a loving foster family until they find families of their own. We provide for all of their needs, high-quality food, the best possible veterinary care, and behavior support for emotional well-being. As individuals, we give the love, compassion, and patience needed to truly change their lives. We are also dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation by supporting spay and neuter efforts, providing resources to people and their pets, and doing the work needed to strengthen the relationships between people and pets, building foundations to last a lifetime.

Mission and Vision

Pet Haven improves the lives of pets and the people who love them by rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats; reducing pet overpopulation by supporting spay and neuter efforts, and providing resources to people that help strengthen the human-animal bond through compassion, kindness, and respect.

Adoption Policy

The applicant agrees that any post-adoption vet care that Pet Haven would cover financially needs to be done with one of our partners in the metro area Any post-adoption continuation of already enrolled behavioral / training that Pet Haven would cover financially needs to be done with one of our partners in the metro area The applicant will need to come to the metro area for an in-person meet and greet with foster parent and dog or cat; for dogs, if there is another dog(s) in the applicant's home, dog(s) will need to accompany the owner to the meet and greet in the metro areaHome visits are completed virtually and the foster parent feels confident in the information collected-Adopters will need to come to the metro area or a location comfortable for the foster to pick up their new family member if the adoption process is completed/approved.
https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/

Testimonials

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"The foster program makes it easy to meet and get to know the pets up for adoption. The animals are well cared for and so sweet!"

annette w.

Supporter

"So easy to work with. Great mentors. Always ready to help out or answer any questions."

priyanka p.

Volunteer / foster

"Excellent organization made up of people so passionate towards the mission!!"

megan e.

Volunteer / foster, Fan

"I support Pet Haven in St. Paul, MN with donations of money, blankets or whatever they need, because they go above and beyond to help cats and dogs that others would give up on. They constantly amaze me. They partner with all different kinds of facilities to get the best results for pets in need. I cannot speak more highly of a rescue than Pet Haven. I adopted a senior Cairn terrier from them and the experience was perfect."

lorilee f.

Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

"I have been fostering for Pet Haven for a few years. They have let me foster several dogs and cats with medical needs, including hospice. They truly want to help animals, even those that are complex cases and may need to end their days in the rescue’s care. They always put the animals first."

renee b.

Volunteer / foster

"Pet Haven is amazing! The staff and volunteers go above and beyond to rescue, nurture, foster and adopt companion animals."

kimberly k.

Volunteer / foster

"I have fostered and adopted many dogs from Pet Haven. What I admire most about this group is that from its start in 1952, Pet Haven has been proactive in spaying and neutering all dogs and cats it places into homes. It has a great support system for both volunteers and adopters!"

susan s.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster

"They do a great job of vetting fosters and adopters and they work hard to keep animals out of shelters. I adopted a cat from them."

tavia p.

Adoptee

"Pet Haven is a wonderful organization with very dedicated people associated with their cause. I was lucky enough to adopt through them and couldn't be happier."

rebecca t.

Adoptee

"I have been involved with Pet Haven since 2020. It never ceases to amaze me the level of dedication that the Executive Director and volunteers have to this organization, the pets in their care, and their community. Oftentimes, Pet Haven is the only rescue to step up when a hard case presents itself. The people behind the Pet Haven name truly care about animals, and are also dedicated to helping Minnesota communities and pet owners in need. I am honored to be a part of the Pet Haven family."

angela s.

Volunteer / foster, Supporter

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June 25, 2024

Dog Rescues & Shelters

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"The foster program makes it easy to meet and get to know the pets up for adoption. The animals are well cared for and so sweet!"

annette w.

Supporter

"So easy to work with. Great mentors. Always ready to help out or answer any questions."

priyanka p.

Volunteer / foster

"Excellent organization made up of people so passionate towards the mission!!"

megan e.

Volunteer / foster, Fan

"I support Pet Haven in St. Paul, MN with donations of money, blankets or whatever they need, because they go above and beyond to help cats and dogs that others would give up on. They constantly amaze me. They partner with all different kinds of facilities to get the best results for pets in need. I cannot speak more highly of a rescue than Pet Haven. I adopted a senior Cairn terrier from them and the experience was perfect."

lorilee f.

Adoptee, Supporter, Fan

"I have been fostering for Pet Haven for a few years. They have let me foster several dogs and cats with medical needs, including hospice. They truly want to help animals, even those that are complex cases and may need to end their days in the rescue’s care. They always put the animals first."

renee b.

Volunteer / foster

"Pet Haven is amazing! The staff and volunteers go above and beyond to rescue, nurture, foster and adopt companion animals."

kimberly k.

Volunteer / foster

"I have fostered and adopted many dogs from Pet Haven. What I admire most about this group is that from its start in 1952, Pet Haven has been proactive in spaying and neutering all dogs and cats it places into homes. It has a great support system for both volunteers and adopters!"

susan s.

Adoptee, Volunteer / foster

"They do a great job of vetting fosters and adopters and they work hard to keep animals out of shelters. I adopted a cat from them."

tavia p.

Adoptee

"Pet Haven is a wonderful organization with very dedicated people associated with their cause. I was lucky enough to adopt through them and couldn't be happier."

rebecca t.

Adoptee

"I have been involved with Pet Haven since 2020. It never ceases to amaze me the level of dedication that the Executive Director and volunteers have to this organization, the pets in their care, and their community. Oftentimes, Pet Haven is the only rescue to step up when a hard case presents itself. The people behind the Pet Haven name truly care about animals, and are also dedicated to helping Minnesota communities and pet owners in need. I am honored to be a part of the Pet Haven family."

angela s.

Volunteer / foster, Supporter

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