This website shows dogs in animal shelters or animal rescues that have been waiting to be adopted.

Please check with the respective organization if you are interested in meeting the dog in case they are already adopted.

Merci'

Merci' (French for thank you) has been waiting for the right home. She is now going on 9 years old....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Great Dane? Merci' is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Reinbeck, IA, 50669 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Great Dane searching for a forever family near Reinbeck, IA, 50669.

profile last updated on 06/09/2016

Kristy Marie

Update After 4 years Kristy Marie has been retuned to the shelter. Her owner needs extensive care.. We hope to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Rat Terrier, Treeing Walker Coonhound? Kristy Marie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Hazleton, IA, 50641 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Rat Terrier, Treeing Walker Coonhound searching for a forever family near Hazleton, IA, 50641.

profile last updated on 11/02/2025

Rowen (long-term resident/sponsored fee)

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Rowen came to us on 4/23/2022 from our friends...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, German Shepherd Dog? Rowen (long-term resident/sponsored fee) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Austin, MN, 55912 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Austin, MN, 55912.

profile last updated on 11/01/2025

Molly Mae

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This special and stunning GSD is...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? Molly Mae is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Estherville, IA, 51334 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Estherville, IA, 51334.

profile last updated on 07/12/2022

Nova

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This pretty girl is Nova! She...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? Nova is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Estherville, IA, 51334 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Estherville, IA, 51334.

profile last updated on 07/12/2022

Argo

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Argo arrived in November 2022 from our friends at...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Australian Shepherd, German Shepherd Dog? Argo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Austin, MN, 55912 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Australian Shepherd, German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Austin, MN, 55912.

profile last updated on 04/26/2024

Buddy - OK

Meet Buddy Almost Home Foster Kennels, MN Lic. 132328 is a 501c3, not-for-profit, foster-based, rescue organization. AHFK is located in...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Beagle, Coonhound? Buddy - OK is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Albert Lea, MN, 56007 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Beagle, Coonhound searching for a forever family near Albert Lea, MN, 56007.

profile last updated on 06/16/2023

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Raya

***The first step in the adoption process is to go to www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org to complete the adoption application*** This sweet little...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua, Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Raya is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Estherville, IA, 51334 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua, Staffordshire Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Estherville, IA, 51334.

profile last updated on 08/01/2023

Stella

Name: Stella Age: 9.5 years old Gender: female Breed: Lab mix Weight: 60 lbs Dog friendly: yes Cat friendly: nonreactive...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed? Stella is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Saint James, MN, 56081 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Saint James, MN, 56081.

profile last updated on 11/15/2025

Chimichurri Sauce

Dog Name: Chimichurri Sauce Approximate Age: 6-8 years Gender: Male Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Unknown Child friendly: Yes House...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Chimichurri Sauce is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Jackson, MN, 56143 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Jackson, MN, 56143.

profile last updated on 09/05/2023

Pup

Meet Pup, a young, male dog who is full of love and energy! Pup is an incredibly friendly dog who...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Black Labrador Retriever? Pup is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fredericksburg, IA, 50630 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Black Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Fredericksburg, IA, 50630.

profile last updated on 04/10/2024

Lyra

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Lyra is about 2 years old and looks to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Cattle Dog, German Shepherd Dog? Lyra is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Austin, MN, 55912 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Cattle Dog, German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Austin, MN, 55912.

profile last updated on 05/16/2024

Misty

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Meet Misty! Or Misty Lucy,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Australian Shepherd? Misty is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Estherville, IA, 51334 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Australian Shepherd searching for a forever family near Estherville, IA, 51334.

profile last updated on 12/18/2023

Alan

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Alan came to the shelter on 1/22/2024 from the...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Dutch Shepherd, Pit Bull Terrier? Alan is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Austin, MN, 55912 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Dutch Shepherd, Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Austin, MN, 55912.

profile last updated on 01/25/2024

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Yodi

Yodi is a 3 yr old heeler mix. He's a friendly, playful guy and loves meeting new people and playing...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler? Yodi is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Rockwell City, IA, 50579 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler searching for a forever family near Rockwell City, IA, 50579.

profile last updated on 04/26/2024

Mike

Mike was removed from some pretty awful living conditions but is the gentlest, sweetest guy and so happy to have...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Bulldog? Mike is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Rockwell City, IA, 50579 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Bulldog searching for a forever family near Rockwell City, IA, 50579.

profile last updated on 02/15/2024

Whiskey

Name: Whiskey Primary Breed: American Bully Gender: Male Entry Date: 1/16/24 Birth Date: 9/11/23 Adoption Fee: $250.00 Full Description: I...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Bully? Whiskey is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Mason City, IA, 50401 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Bully searching for a forever family near Mason City, IA, 50401.

profile last updated on 02/20/2024

Gizmo

Name: Gizmo Primary Breed: American Bulldog Gender: Male Entry Date: 03/06/24 Birth Date: *10/2022 Adoption Fee: $250.00 Full Description: My...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Bulldog? Gizmo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Mason City, IA, 50401 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Bulldog searching for a forever family near Mason City, IA, 50401.

profile last updated on 03/06/2024

Domino

Domino was found as a stray and never claimed. He was born in March of 2022. He is an 80...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Yellow Labrador Retriever? Domino is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Albert Lea, MN, 56007 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Yellow Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Albert Lea, MN, 56007.

profile last updated on 03/15/2024

Aurora

Meet Aurora ***The first step in the adoption process is to go to www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org to complete the adoption application*** Hi,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog, Labrador Retriever? Aurora is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Estherville, IA, 51334 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Estherville, IA, 51334.

profile last updated on 05/02/2024

Mama P

This previous starved lady is now a big ol’ snuggly oaf who is the sploot queen and the best snuggler...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Mama P is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Humboldt, IA, 50548 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Humboldt, IA, 50548.

profile last updated on 05/19/2024

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Whiskey

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.ADOPT METhis sweet girl was saved from euthanasia. she...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? Whiskey is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Waterloo, IA, 50703 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Waterloo, IA, 50703.

profile last updated on 05/31/2024

Kittle

Meet Kittle!! This sweet boy came to us at no fault of his own, he's a 4 year old Australian...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler, Australian Shepherd? Kittle is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Milford, IA, 51351 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler, Australian Shepherd searching for a forever family near Milford, IA, 51351.

profile last updated on 06/04/2024

Rusty

Meet Rusty!! This 1 year old petite pitty mix came to us when she wandered into some kind folks barn....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Rusty is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Estherville, IA, 51334 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Estherville, IA, 51334.

profile last updated on 06/06/2024

Frenchie Fry **NO FEE** (Sponsored by Figueroa’s Construction)

I’m a happy and playful gal who loves a good stuffed toy or roll in the grass. ADOPTION FEE $150.00...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Frenchie Fry **NO FEE** (Sponsored by Figueroa’s Construction) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fairmont, MN, 56031 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Fairmont, MN, 56031.

profile last updated on 05/31/2025

Lily

Meet Lily Lily is a 3 year old Australian Shepherd mix. She is looking for an active home with room...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Australian Shepherd? Lily is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Tama, IA, 52339 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Australian Shepherd searching for a forever family near Tama, IA, 52339.

profile last updated on 06/20/2024

Cash

Name: Cash Primary Breed: American Bully Gender: Male Entry Date: 06/26/24 Birth Date: 09/10/21 Adoption Fee: $250.00 Full Description: Hi,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Bully? Cash is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Mason City, IA, 50401 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Bully searching for a forever family near Mason City, IA, 50401.

profile last updated on 06/26/2024

Charlie

Charlie is one of our newer dogs, so we're still getting to know him- so far he has been very...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Charlie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Clarion, IA, 50525 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Clarion, IA, 50525.

profile last updated on 05/10/2025

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Spike

Spike is a happy loving guy, would be best as a single dog or with a calm other pet. He...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever? Spike is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Clarion, IA, 50525 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Clarion, IA, 50525.

profile last updated on 06/27/2024

Jo

Jo has been with us for about a year now, he gets along well with other dogs and loves to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Jo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Clarion, IA, 50525 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Clarion, IA, 50525.

profile last updated on 06/27/2024

Petey

Petey is a wiggly young male who is all love and potential! He still is the squishy puppy excitement and...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Petey is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Clarion, IA, 50525 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Clarion, IA, 50525.

profile last updated on 10/16/2024

Jasper

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.ADOPT MEJasper is as active or as lazy as...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? Jasper is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Waterloo, IA, 50703 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Waterloo, IA, 50703.

profile last updated on 07/03/2024

Suni

Suni and Simone came in together by someone who found them running loose. We are fairly sure they are litter...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Suni is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Jefferson, IA, 50129 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Jefferson, IA, 50129.

profile last updated on 08/08/2024

Simone

Simone and Suni came in together, and we are fairly sure they are litter mates! But even if they are...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Simone is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Jefferson, IA, 50129 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Jefferson, IA, 50129.

profile last updated on 08/08/2024

Hannah

I have been told that I can be kind of silly and have a great personality. It’s true! I’m a...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Shepherd? Hannah is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fairmont, MN, 56031 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Shepherd searching for a forever family near Fairmont, MN, 56031.

profile last updated on 08/08/2024

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Beans

Meet Beans! If you're looking for a pup with just the right mix of pep, personality, and pure love —...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Beans is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Spencer, IA, 51301 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Spencer, IA, 51301.

profile last updated on 08/09/2024

Skylar

Location: Hutchinson, MN Yes, we know, everyone wants a dog. Boring. Typical. But you could be the proud owner of...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Skylar is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Mankato, MN, 56001 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Mankato, MN, 56001.

profile last updated on 08/14/2024

OPAL

We just met this young female and are getting to know her personality. Opal was an owner surrender who would...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed, Black Labrador Retriever? OPAL is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Clarion, IA, 50525 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed, Black Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Clarion, IA, 50525.

profile last updated on 08/20/2024

Biscuit

Update- Biscuit has turned into a amazing boy. Not only is he house trained but he knows many commands. Please...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Rat Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler? Biscuit is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Hazleton, IA, 50641 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Rat Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler searching for a forever family near Hazleton, IA, 50641.

profile last updated on 01/01/2025

Nibbles

Nibbles Very affectionate pup. Good with other dogs. Loves people. Great running partner Sweet guy. LOVES people, will follow you...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua, Mixed Breed? Nibbles is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Saint James, MN, 56081 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua, Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Saint James, MN, 56081.

profile last updated on 09/11/2024

Onyx

Location: New Ulm, MN Hi my name is Onyx and I am a super sweet loving boy. I love to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed? Onyx is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Mankato, MN, 56001 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Mankato, MN, 56001.

profile last updated on 09/19/2024

Meadow

Meet Meadow She came to us as a stray. She is roughly 1.5 to 2 years old and just the...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Jack Russell Terrier? Meadow is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Tama, IA, 52339 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Jack Russell Terrier searching for a forever family near Tama, IA, 52339.

profile last updated on 07/17/2025

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Bram

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Volunteer fave in the house! Bram arrived at the...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Husky, Cattle Dog? Bram is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Austin, MN, 55912 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Husky, Cattle Dog searching for a forever family near Austin, MN, 55912.

profile last updated on 11/02/2024

King

Meet King – A Special Soul with So Much Love to Give ? King has been through more than his...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - English Bulldog? King is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Spencer, IA, 51301 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - English Bulldog searching for a forever family near Spencer, IA, 51301.

profile last updated on 05/20/2025

Kylie

Courtesy post: owner rehoming: Kylie is currently looking to be re-homed from her current owner near Des Moines. She was...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound? Kylie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Clarion, IA, 50525 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound searching for a forever family near Clarion, IA, 50525.

profile last updated on 03/17/2025

Clyde

Check out our studly man Clyde! Clyde and his siblings came in to HSNWIA due to no fault of their...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler, American Bulldog? Clyde is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Milford, IA, 51351 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler, American Bulldog searching for a forever family near Milford, IA, 51351.

profile last updated on 10/17/2024