Rescued Pets Are Wonderful

Rescued Pets Are Wonderful Rescued Pets Are Wonderful is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer animal rescue organization serving the Twin Cities metro area.
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Non-profit animal rescue dedicated to helping the most critical and major medical cases as well as senior animals.
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Board Of Animal Health Kennel License We are dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats left homeless for whatever reason – focusing on the ones with major medical issues or of senior age. These are the ones that are usually overloo

ked because they are not “highly adoptable.” They are also the ones that cost the most to the organizations. We believe they are the most in need of help! We place dogs and cats in loving, responsible, committed permanent homes, following a comprehensive adoption process which includes taking considerable care in finding good matches and educating prospective adopters about the responsibilities and costs of bringing a dog or cat into their homes and lives. Taking in major medical cases and senior animals means that they will likely have more care needed life long. We make sure that they are placed in homes that are able to financially and physically care for them long term. Animals in our care are all spayed or neutered, receive all appropriate veterinary care and treatment, and placed in nurturing foster homes while they await placement in their permanent homes. We assist dogs and cats in distress without regard to age, breed or ease of placement. To the extent our finances allow, dogs and cats in the greatest need take priority. We have partnered with some of the best and the brightest in the Veterinary Medical field and we are committed to giving every animal in our care the best chance at a happy forever. We do not shy away from unconventional routes and are always looking for ways to push forward the medical advances for animals. From fish skin grafts on trauma cases, to prosthetics for amputees, to FIP treatments that save lives as never before, we will make sure every option is exhausted for our major medical cases. Many animals that would have immediately been euthanized in the shelter, now have a chance to live and thrive with their varied medical conditions. We never euthanize animals due to space or time constraints, but we may elect to euthanize in the event of a severe, untreatable/debilitating illness or extremely dangerous behavioral concerns. Because we do not kill to make space, however, we cannot take in every animal that needs help. Current adoptable pets can be found on our website as well as our Petfinder link https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?query_id=A4F0C158-715A-11E7-8DF1-83FBF62E21C6&page_number=0

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Meet Fiona!This sweet lady came to us from animal control. Things were obvious that she had been living in severe pain f...
10/30/2025

Meet Fiona!
This sweet lady came to us from animal control. Things were obvious that she had been living in severe pain for most of her life. Chronic ear infections that were never treated left both of her ear canals "Stenotic" which means shriveled up an closed off. Infection and debris could still be present but there was no way to physically clean them anymore because of the scar tissue.
Even touching her ear flaps was uncomfortable for her. We were left with one option, a TECA BO (Total Ear Canal Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy). That is a big scary term for removing the ear canal. In Fiona's case, her ear pinna or flap was also completely scarred down so those had to be removed as well.
The surprising thing about this procedure is that the animal can still hear without canals or flaps!

Fiona is a very laid back lady who is doing very well in her foster home. She is learning the ropes of being a house dog. She is doing great with house training and kennels nicely. If you are looking for a couch potato and a dog that likes short, slow walks haha... Fiona is your gal!

She came from a poor background that we will never know or understand and she was left alone without anyone to care for her. Unfortunately, she would do best as an only dog. She is fine out in public, but she would rather not share her home with another one. If you need a best friend and a ride or die, please consider this lady!

Adoption fee is $300
Adoption applications available at rpaw.org

Meet Schmuly—a silver-whiskered legend with a steely gaze and a no-nonsense attitude. At 13 years old, he's seen some th...
10/29/2025

Meet Schmuly—a silver-whiskered legend with a steely gaze and a no-nonsense attitude. At 13 years old, he's seen some things... and he’s not about to let anyone mess with his stuff.

Schmuly isn’t looking for cuddles or chaos—he’s looking for respect. He’s the strong, silent type who enjoys his independence, prefers his belongings left untouched, and doesn’t take kindly to unsolicited affection. Try to push it, and he might give you a little love bite—not out of malice, just a reminder: he sets the rules around here.

That said, he’s in great health, appreciates a calm, predictable home, and actually gets along fine with other cats. A mellow dog who knows how to keep their distance would also be acceptable in his book. Think of him more like a roommate than a pet—one who might surprise you with a slow blink of approval from across the room when you least expect it.

If your home is quiet, your vibe is chill, and you can appreciate the company of a true original who walks to the beat of his own pawsteps, Schmuly might just tip his hat to you.

Adoption Fee is waived
Adoption applications are available at rpaw.org

After they finish their meals, we hangout and chat for a bit till our tummies settle 🥰🐾
10/28/2025

After they finish their meals, we hangout and chat for a bit till our tummies settle 🥰🐾

10/28/2025

Dinner time!!! 🦴
The Mega E twins always eat in their high chairs together! A little sibling support + gravity help everything go down easier 💚🐾 💙

Our 2025 Christmas Carnival planning is in full swing!We are looking for local individuals or businesses, large or small...
10/28/2025

Our 2025 Christmas Carnival planning is in full swing!

We are looking for local individuals or businesses, large or small, in the community to sponsor our event 💕🎄🎅
We have 2 levels of sponsorship:
- The $250 level
- The $500 level

Either level will give us the financial support we need to pull off an amazing event! We will share all of our sponsors in our advertising to over 25,000 on our social media accounts.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you or your business would like to be a sponsor.

Our free event is scheduled for December 7th 12-4pm at Splitrocks Entertainment Center

Make sure to mark those calendars for a FREE event! So much fun to raise money for the rescue and have some holiday fun ...
10/27/2025

Make sure to mark those calendars for a FREE event! So much fun to raise money for the rescue and have some holiday fun 😁

Meet the Halloween Candy Litter!Reeses (orange) is the most beautiful shade of orange tabby. It is like a burnt rust col...
10/24/2025

Meet the Halloween Candy Litter!

Reeses (orange) is the most beautiful shade of orange tabby. It is like a burnt rust color. He is also nicknamed "ham sandwich" because he is so personable!

Tootsie Roll (brown tabby) is a beautiful girl that loves to snuggle but also play WWE style with her brothers 😉

Licorice (black) is a sweet boy with cute little tufts at the tips of his ears. He loves playing and gets along with anyone we put him with!

This trio came to us from a barn/farm that had too many cats. They deserve a good indoor home so their caretakers surrendered them to us and fixed the remaining cats!

**Currently Reeses and Tootsie Roll are at the Quarry Petsmart and can be adopted there anytime the store is open.**

**Licorice is with us at our Wellness Center. He is available for adoption but we do not place black cats at Petsmart due to some people with nefarious intentions around Halloween. We still adopt during October but we do it at a scheduled time at our facility**

Adoption fee is $300/each
Adoption applications available at rpaw.org

Meet Scout (white) and Scamp (black)!These two cuties are an odd couple haha but they are very much bonded! They didnt c...
10/24/2025

Meet Scout (white) and Scamp (black)!

These two cuties are an odd couple haha but they are very much bonded! They didnt come in together but they have been each other's buddy ever since they arrived.

Scout was a singleton kitten found on a rural property. He has some crazy lung power and will always let you know what he is feeling especially when it is hunger ;)

Scamp was found as a stray in the city with a bum leg. It seems like some sort of nerve damage. He does use his leg for stability and also to play. It does not seem to be painful so we have decided to leave it alone.

Scamp is more timid and Scout is very outgoing. They even each other out. Scamp will certainly adjust better to a forever home with Scout.

We are adopting these boys out as a bonded pair. They are about the same age around 3 months old but Scout is about 1 pound less than Scamp.

If you think you can give this odd couple a good home, please fill out an application at rpaw.org

Adoption fee for the pair is $400

10/24/2025

Meet Briella! (She is the little black pittie)

We introduced Briella earlier this spring when she was impounded at a local animal control. She had a bad limp and when they brought her into the emergency clinic, it was determined she had a bad hip, broken leg, multiple fractured ribs and a couple skull fractures... all in varying stages of healing. This is a tell tale sign of abuse unfortunately.

When she arrived we immediately got to work on her medical issues. She needed her rear leg amputated but thankfully so doesn't miss it. She is a short, petite thing weighing in at about 45 #.

Unfortunately, physical trauma wasn't all she needed to overcome. Briella had some mental instability from psychological trauma. She was never shown how to be a dog and what was appropriate and not. She didn't have manners or boundaries and she had no clue how to act on a leash.

This is where our amazing friends at 2nd Chance To Shine in La Crosse came in. They accepted her into their program and got to work right away. She was immediately given boundaries and expectations. Routines are what dogs live by and without one can cause unnecessary chaos. Briella was working in manners and simple obedience as well and leash work. The next few months were exactly what she needed. It was also determined that since she has so much pent up anxiety, she would benefit from an anti-anxiety medication. At a low/effective dose, she has made huge progress. This medication is inexpensive and whenever she is able to get into a forever home, she will likely be able to be weaned off them.

Finally, Briella needed to learn appropriate behavior around other dogs. This was another skill she was never taught. She came in hot to every new dog she met. This was frequently met with a verbal and physical correction by the other dog and then an inappropriate reaction by Briella.

As you can see she has found her "sea legs" when it comes to life in general. This girl is a true success story and deserves an amazing life moving forward!

Briella is about 2.5 years old and full of love and life!

Adoption fee is $200
Adoption applications available at rpaw.org

Meet Lady!This sweet girl is about 5 months old. She came in with a large group of trapped feral cats. She was in such p...
10/24/2025

Meet Lady!

This sweet girl is about 5 months old. She came in with a large group of trapped feral cats. She was in such poor condition, thin with a severe upper respiratory infection, we told the caretaker she should not undergo surgery and we offered to take her and treat her illness and adopt her out once better.

She came to us with her eyes gooped shut and thick green snot clogging her nose and had a rough cough. We treated her with antibiotics for a couple weeks and a beautiful young Lady appeared!

At first she was very scared of humans. This was likely due to be so sick and vulnerable. But with a bit of time she has started to come around and LOVES attention and butt scratches!

Lady will take some time to warm up in a home bit she so deserves someone to give her a little extra to become best friends. She does great with other cats and would likely learn to coexist with dogs.

Adoption fee is $200
Adoption applications available at rpaw.org

Meet Todd, a captivating individual. The camera favorably captures Todd's appearance. At approximately 7 months old, Tod...
10/24/2025

Meet Todd, a captivating individual.

The camera favorably captures Todd's appearance. At approximately 7 months old, Todd was rescued from a feral cat colony, where his friendly nature was evident. He would flourish in a warm indoor environment. Todd's quiet and affectionate demeanor makes him a suitable companion, as he does not engage in disruptive behavior.

Sadly, Todd's black coat may lead to him being overlooked; however, we believe he possesses unique qualities that deserve recognition.

Adoption fee is $200
Adoption applications available at rpaw.org

Meet Nemo!This little man had a tough start to life. He found himself surrendered to a local emergency clinic when his o...
10/24/2025

Meet Nemo!

This little man had a tough start to life. He found himself surrendered to a local emergency clinic when his owners did not want to move forward with the care he needed.

One day when he was left alone at home he got into puppy mischief. He got tangled up in the blinds cord and it wrapped tightly around his back leg. He stayed hung up all day and when his owners came home they cut the cord off but didnt seek medical attention. Fast forward a week, his leg was swollen and oozing and painful. He couldn't use his leg so they brought him to the emergency clinic.

At that point his leg was past saving. The circulation had been cut off for too long and his leg was dying. When he got to use we knew he needed swift care to amputate the leg. Since the surgery, he has been living his best puppy life! He doesn't miss a thing.

Nemo is a very chill, laid back pup. He loves everyone and he can't wait to snuggle. He is about 4-5 months old and gets along well with other animals. He will have no longterm health issues due to the injury.

Adoption fee is $400
Adoption applications available at rpaw.org

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