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"Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling an emptiness we didn’t even know we had."

Thom Jones

Give to the Max Day 2024

November 21st is GIVE TO THE MAX DAY!

We hope you’ll consider joining us in supporting Healing Hearts Rescue this year, as we truly work hard to save endless dogs in need, from Missouri to Texas to North Dakota to right here in Minnesota. We are a completely volunteer run organization and rely on donations to help pay for vet bills, food, supplies, foster care, training and transportation.

Donations are tax deductible and can be made by clicking the DONATE button. Any donation leading up to or at any time on Give to the Max Day (November 21st) is truly appreciated.

Join us for our on-going adoption events!

Check our Events Page for details.

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Latest News

Ernie the pudgy puggle

Ernie is an 11 year-old senior puggle who came to us from Missouri. He had a mom who adored him, but unfortunately she passed away and her family couldn’t keep him. After spending some time with his moms’ neighbors in Missouri, Ernie took the long trip up to Minnesota.  When Ernie arrived in Minnesota, he…

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In Memory of Trinity

In loving memory of Trinity.

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In Memory of In loving memory of our sweeheart beagle, Misha

9 years was too little time with our rescue beagle Misha. Best years of our lives was spending it with you my dear. Thank you for all the giggles, cuddles and unconditional love. You were truly special and so many quirks which made living with you a surprise everyday. Andrej and I will never forget…

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In Memory of HUDSON

On behalf of our sweet old man we lost in July.

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Orville

Orville came into rescue from a local impound facility. He was an older guy, but stole our hearts like a champ. Orville had a lot of hurdles to overcome from his life before rescue, but his foster family was there to support him through thick and thin. Orville’s favorite thing to do was to chill out…

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Gilbert

Gilbert was a shy pup when he came into rescue from the Reservation. He wasn’t sure how to be a house dog, or a family dog. But with the love of his amazing foster family, he learned. He loved to play and snuggle, especially with his human foster sister. Gilbert grew happy and confident in his…

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Pinto

Pinto came to us from a hard life on the Reservation. He was an older boy when we got him. It was as though he’d spent his life saving up love for others. Then, when he finally found a foster family, he spent all his time showering them with it all. Pinto was kind and…

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Leesha

Leesha’s story is a hard one, not for the faint of heart. But sometimes that’s what rescue is. Sometimes it’s hard to love people, but then you remember those that save, and your heart fills again. If you think you’re up for it. Read on. A pastor heard his dog barking and thought there may…

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This is Star!

Star arrive at our partner rescue pregnant. She had been homeless, but was being cared for by some loving nuns. They reached out to rescue to get her the help they knew she needed and couldn’t provide. The search for a foster-based rescue began. Boarding at the vet clinic was safe, but loud and a…

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Tiny Tegan

Tegan is 11 weeks old. She was alone on her own and got hit by a car. Not once, it turns out, but twice. We thought she came out of it all with just a bloody nose. But, she was being brave. X-rays of a leg she refused to put down revealed a badly dislocated…

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