Most surrenders start with a problem that has a solution.
- Start here
- A vet bill, a behavior that got harder, an allergy, a move — the resources below exist so a family does not have to give up a pet they love.
- Still need to
- We want to hear from you. We are 100% foster-based with limited space, so we cannot take every animal, but we will always tell you honestly what we can do.
- What to send
- The details listed further down let us give you a real answer, fast.
Help that keeps pets home.
Free and low-cost programs across Minnesota and South Dakota.
Financial assistance
Grants and funds for unexpected vet bills, from national foundations to local clinics. See the list →
Low-cost vet & spay/neuter
Reduced-cost clinics, vaccine days and spay/neuter programs near you. Find a clinic →
Pet food shelves
Pet food banks and pantries so a tight month does not become a surrender. Find food help →
Trainers & behavior help
Recommended trainers and behavior consultants, plus free guides to start with tonight. Get training help →
Community resources
Pet-friendly housing help, temporary boarding options and more in one place. Browse resources →
Together Forever
Arthur’s Fund and Mookie’s Fund help Rescue Network adopters with vet bills and behavior challenges. See the program →
How to ask us for help.
One email starts it. A real person on our team reads every one.
Email us the details
Write to [email protected] with the information listed below. The more we know, the better we can help.
We reply within 5–7 days
We read every request and respond with what we can realistically do. Animals in immediate danger, or whose owners have exhausted every other option, come first.
We work out next steps together
That might be a foster placement with us, a referral to a partner rescue or shelter, or help rehoming directly. We will be straight with you either way.
The details we need.
- About you: your name, phone number, city and state.
- About your pet: species, name, breed, age, sex, and whether they are spayed or neutered.
- Your situation: what is happening and how urgent it is.
- Health and behavior: any bite history, anxiety, or medical conditions.
- How they do with kids, other pets, and strangers.
Rehoming questions.
The things people ask us most.
How do I surrender or rehome my pet to Rescue Network?
What information should I include?
I adopted from Rescue Network. What if it is not working out?
Is there a fee to surrender?
Adopted from Rescue Network?
Our commitment to your animal is for life. If it is not working out, whether after a week or after years, come back to us first — that is what the adoption contract asks, and it is what we want.