Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue is a non-profit 501c3 rescue specializing in finding loving homes for Australian Shepherds, Corgis, and a few other breeds of dogs in need. We serve all of Minnesota as well as surrounding states and across the country.

NWMNAR is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit rescue on a 6 acre ranchette located approximately 10 miles east of Ada, nestled in on low traffic gravel roads where the owners of NWMNAR reside. The story of NWMNAR began in 2008 where it all started with just one dog-Australian Shepherd of course, named Smokey whom joined the family back in 2002 when he needed to find a new home or otherwise be euthanized prior to finding us.  He was an exceptional Aussie and devoted to us.  Upon his passing in 2008 his owners realized more dogs like him in shelters and other situations needed a chance to find the right furever home, thus NWMNAR began and made it their mission statement to find loving furever homes for Aussies in need, thus saving many from euthanization. 

NWMNAR prides itself in lining up the right personalities of dogs to the right living situations.  Puppies of course are easier to line up since their personalities form in amongst a family. Adult dogs are evaluated for the right match in a family.  Often times an adopter may want to adopt an Aussie of one color verses the other, but that may not mean that specific dog is a good match for the living situation.  We take careful steps to encourage the right home by carefully reviewing applications.  Not only do we help find loving homes for dogs in need, we offer constructive advice to families thinking about surrendering their dogs and give them tips on how to make their homes a successful Aussie home.

Unfortunately, some dogs come to our shelter but cannot be safely rehomed. We provide a sanctuary where they can comfortably and safely live their natural lives.

We do allow adoptions out of state, however we do not ship dogs, prospective approved application adopters must travel to NWMNAR in Maple Grove, MN or Ada, MN to pick up and adopt their dogs. Approved prospective adopters are allowed to visit dogs upon appointment basis only as we are not a public shelter.

NWMNAR runs solely on adoption fees and donations.  We purchase our dog food through Rescue Bank where we have drastically discounted purchases in bulk.  Due to the nature of the rescue and our agreement with Rescue Bank we do not sell the dog food, and is solely utilized for feeding NWMNAR dogs.  Dogs that require specific diets are supplied their needs by funding solely from NWMNAR.