Nordic Retreat + Rescue

10/08/2026

Where in the 🌎 is the NR+R crew this week?

📍Kingsport, TN for 🐾

Dottie, Harper, and Rooney are acting as ambassadors for rescue Samoyeds this week at the Samoyed national specialty show! They have loved meeting all the attendees, exhibitors, and dogs, and sharing their rescue stories.

10/02/2026

Show us your besties! You know the ones...you can fight one second and die for each other the next.

Rooney the Samoyed and Polo the Siberian Husky are thick as thieves. Are they always dirty from romping around and wrestling in the yard? Yes. But are they always happy? Also yes. 💚

Rooney was part of the Samoyed puppy rescue in Iowa back in February (led by our friends at Paws-N-Claws Iowa), and Polo came to us from in August!

09/30/2026

What a mix of blue, brown, and green eye colors these little meatballs have! As puppies get older, their eye color changes a lot - we can't wait to see what colors each of their eyes ends up being!

We think Tito has one brown, one blue, and Enzo and Geno look like they have one green, one blue - and on opposite eyes! Fia and Nino are holding it down with blue eyes...for now 🙂.

We think they are mostly Siberian Husky with a little bit of Australian Shepherd and C**n Hound.

Our team is working on growing and socializing these puptatoes to get them ready for adoption. They're being fostered while we're gone to , the Samoyed Club of America's National dog show, in Tennessee starting this weekend. Applications are open and will be reviewed when our team gets back! Ideal adoptive placement will be by the end of October.

Applications: www.nordicretreatandrescue.org/applications

09/28/2026

Do you think puppies are born knowing how cute they are, or is this coy little side eye a learned behavior? 🥹

If you’re interested in adding a furry friend to your family, fill out an application on our website to start the approval process! We try to match you with a dog that best fits your preferences and lifestyle.

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09/24/2026

those who get it, get it. 🧽🫧

09/19/2026

See you soon, City of C**n Rapids, MN - Local Government and friends!

The C**n Rapids Pet Fair is TODAY (Saturday, Sept. 19)!

Bring your furry friends on a leash and join other pet lovers for this FREE event from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the C**n Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr.

NEW THIS YEAR... Pet Supply Swap, pet ornament craft, ball pit treat hunt and DIY tug toy! Also, enjoy event staples including a pet/owner costume contest, games, crafts, vendor booths, demonstrations, photo booth and prize drawings.

More info. and schedule:
https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/1305/Pet-Fair

Food for Sale by:
• Just In Time Concessions (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560810935736)
• The Brick Oven Bus

Event Vendors & Organizations:
• Andover Animal Hospital, MN
• Apollo Treats
• CBDelicacy
• Chuck & Don's Pet Food & Supplies
• Dreamy Treats & Sweets
• Julia and Kelly Crafts
• Kitty Revolution
• MuttStache
• Nordic Retreat + Rescue
• The Pampered Pup (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574643636137)
• Pet Dermatology Clinic
• Purr Gold
• Rainbow Whiskers Kitten Rescue MN (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090313841903)
• Run Wild Pup LLC (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575677108067)
• Woof Cookie Co.
• WorkshopMadeWithLove

Educational Partners & Demonstrations:
• C**n Rapids Police Department
• Blaine Police Department
• Anoka County Emergency Management
• C**n Creek Watershed District
• Minneapolis Animal Care & Control

Thank You to our Donors:
• Broadway Bar & Pizza C**n Rapids
• Cub Foods
• Grand Slam
• Jimmy John's
• Nothing Bundt Cakes
• Stone Mountain Pet Lodge

Thank You to our Sponsors for Supporting C**n Rapids Events and Programs:
• CharitAble MN
• Connexus Energy
• C**n Rapids Community Strength Foundation
• C**n Rapids Crime Prevention Association
• C**n Rapids Youth Hockey Association
• Gateway Fiber
• Magnifi Financial
• Riverdale Village
• TruStone Financial Credit Union

09/17/2026

Are you ready for the sweetest addition to your family ever?? Max is ready for you!

About Max:

He is a 5-year-old, 53-pound Siberian Husky who was surrended by his owners due to no fault of his own. He is great with people, dogs, and rides great in the car! Max will bark at the door to let you know when he needs to go outside.

Max is the sweetest, nicest, and honestly quietest Husky! He's very respectful and has been a dream so far. He gives really gentle kisses, loves to be scratched, and can't wait to snuggle up with you!

Give Max a chance and foster or adopt him today! We'll give you everything you need to set you up for success.

APPLY HERE: www.nordicretreatandrescue.org/applications

09/16/2026

Welcome to Nordic Nation, Max! We just picked him up from our rescue partners Paws-N-Claws Iowa and we’re on the way back to Minnesota to his foster home. He’s the sweetest boy and we’re excited to have him!

Max is an owner surrender - well-mannered, chill, and loves to give kisses!

09/15/2026

Did you celebrate Milk Drunk Monday?? 🥛🍼

Luckily, we’ve taken so many pictures of these pups we’ll have enough pics to share for years to come 😆

09/13/2026

Come see us next weekend at the C**n Rapids Pet Fair!