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Aussie Rescue of Minnesota Aussie Rescue of Minnesota, Inc. All members of ARM are volunteers and receive no monetary compensation for their efforts.

(ARM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit adoption and referral organization dedicated to placing homeless Australian Shepherds in loving, permanent homes where they will be indoor dogs and be incorporated into their family's life. All of our dogs live in foster homes until a suitable "forever home" can be found.

This 8 year old boy needs a foster home. He is sweet and a bit scared of new situations and people.  Needs a home with n...
10/16/2026

This 8 year old boy needs a foster home. He is sweet and a bit scared of new situations and people. Needs a home with no kids or cats. Great with dogs. His current foster has cats and he is a bit too intense with them for everyone to feel safe.

A quick update on Ms. Shy, one of the lovely pups pulled out of the hoarding situation in WI a few weeks ago - check out...
10/13/2026

A quick update on Ms. Shy, one of the lovely pups pulled out of the hoarding situation in WI a few weeks ago - check out those pretty eyes!

Her foster shares that she is such a loving pup - has such a sweet personality. She is no longer afraid of door openings, but still is scared with sudden movements. She's making great progress and will be posted for adoption in the coming weeks.

❤️🐾❤️🐾

Adopted!Princess - foster to adopt
10/12/2026

Adopted!

Princess - foster to adopt

Adopted!Rocko - foster to adopt
10/12/2026

Adopted!

Rocko - foster to adopt

Jersey has been adopted! This pretty girl has found her happy fur-ever after with a wonderful family who love her person...
10/12/2026

Jersey has been adopted!

This pretty girl has found her happy fur-ever after with a wonderful family who love her personality and spark.

Congratulations! 🐾❤️🐾

Adoptable Bo is making the most of this warmer weather! He is such a friendly, playful happy pup who loves chasing balls...
10/10/2026

Adoptable Bo is making the most of this warmer weather!

He is such a friendly, playful happy pup who loves chasing balls and playing with his doggy friends - all he needs is a family of his own that will welcome him into their home. 🐾

Hi! I’m Lisa. I was born May 17, 2021, so I’m just over 5 years old. I was recently spayed and I am up to date on my sho...
10/05/2026

Hi! I’m Lisa. I was born May 17, 2021, so I’m just over 5 years old. I was recently spayed and I am up to date on my shots. I am a pretty Aussie/Golden Retriever mix with a lovely full tail. I also have beautiful, mostly black hair/fur with some white on my chest and a few gray speckles on my face. I am a very intelligent girl and learn things very quickly.

My current vet said I am somewhat overweight, around 55 lbs, and my foster mom cut back on the amount I eat. I’m okay with it and am not a counter surfer but I do like treats on occasion.

I know the commands “sit”, “stay”, “outside”, “breakfast” (for meals), “Lisa” and others. I am very loving and love to be petted and want to be near my humans and other companion animals.
I would do best in a home with at least one other dog because I rely on their cues on what to do. I get along with every dog and cat I have ever met!

I would do best with a family with kids 5 years or older who can remain calm around me and not be too wild. I would probably really like a family with some acreage I can run around and sniff and maybe even go for a walk or jog with you. I do like to herd the kids I live with, but I promise I will never bite or harm them! I have never even nipped at a person.

I have never run away from home. Once the gate was left open and I didn’t even leave the yard! I’m a very good girl.

I do struggle with anxious feelings; I do best when I have slow introductions to new people and animals, but once I'm comfortable, I am happy to have them around. I am pretty good on a leash though my anxiety makes it difficult to get the leash on me and get me out the door. My foster mom has to sometimes carry me outside; I really do like walks, but my inner voice sometimes has me overthinking the "what ifs" and that's where my doggy friend(s) would really help me gain some confidence and quiet my mind. I have to admit, I'm not a fan of car rides, but I haven't gone on many so maybe one day I will enjoy car rides; I just ask that my new family has a way to keep me safe while I travel.

I am pretty chill and love love LOVE to be in my crate. It is my safe space. I rarely bark unless something I can’t see makes a noise I’m not expecting.

Needs fence: Not once trusted recall has been established

Good with dogs: Yes with slow introductions.

Good with cats: Yes with slow introductions

Good with kids: Ages 5 yrs or older

All of our dogs live in foster homes with volunteers. We need an approved application on file to set up a meeting with a dog you might be interested in. You can find our application at www.aussierescuemn.com. All dogs have an adoption fee of $400 plus MN sales tax. We pride ourselves on matches that are awesome for both the dog and your family. Aussie Rescue of MN is here for support, advice and as a safety net for our dogs for the rest of their lives.

Last weekend, ARM welcomed in five dogs from a hoarding situation that was one of the worse that the shelter that rescue...
10/02/2026

Last weekend, ARM welcomed in five dogs from a hoarding situation that was one of the worse that the shelter that rescued them had ever seen. The situation that these dogs were trapped in was one for the horror books: Garbage everywhere, deceased animals in locked rooms and garbage bags, a rigged system with the doorbell that gave you a small shock if you touched the downstairs windows. Neighbors had no idea that there were animals in the home and it was suspected that these dogs had never been outside.

But now the horror story can become a story of recovery and rebuilding. All of the dogs came to us in fairly good shape health wise, which is a blessing. What is remarkable is that despite their awful beginnings, they all show themselves to be of good temperament - some are more shy, others have silly personalities, and all are basking in the care and love that our fosters are providing. They're also exploring some of their firsts: first walk on the leash, the feel of raindrops on their fur, first roll in the grass, first perch by a window without worry of being electrocuted.

Thank you to our friends at Midwest Australian Shepherd Rescue, a 501c3 non profit rescue who shared the plight of these dogs with us and were great partners in getting these dogs into foster homes, our amazing transport volunteer Jeff for picking up and driving them to where they needed to go and thank you to our amazing fosters who said "yes" to opening their home to these sweet pups.

These pups will be with rescue for a few weeks as they get much needed health care and time to decompress and enjoy their first taste of what it's like to live in a loving home. We will post them once they're ready for adoption, but for now, we'll share updates on their recovery so you can follow along. 🐾

Stella is enjoying her new home in the north woods and we sent along her diet food!
09/24/2026

Stella is enjoying her new home in the north woods and we sent along her diet food!

Celebrating another adoption here at ARM! Princess (fluffy pup on the right), who arrived to rescue with Duke this summe...
09/16/2026

Celebrating another adoption here at ARM!

Princess (fluffy pup on the right), who arrived to rescue with Duke this summer from SD has been formally adopted by her fosters, making it a foster fail - our favorite kind of failing!

Known as Maple in her home, she joins her two diblings (dog siblings) - congratulations Maple and family! 🐾❤️🐾

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Elk River, MN

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