Aussie Rescue of Minnesota

10/16/2025

Mystery Pup Post!

Meet Frodo, a good boy who finds himself in our witness protection program. Frodo is a neutered 2 year old, 45 lb black tri Aussie with adorable copper freckles on his legs and fluffy chest and bo**ie, who is finds himself needing a new home (or foster home) due to not being happy in his current foster home that has multiple dogs. (Seriously, why should he have to share human affection; being the only dog means he gets ALLLL the treats and pets!)

Why the witness protection program for Frodo? Frodo came to ARM as result from a county sheriff case where it was deemed that his prior living situation wasn't safe for him and wasn’t cared for properly.

Bio pic is a clip art of an adorable black tri Aussie – full disclosure, we wholeheartedly believe that he is MUCH cuter than the clip art.

Frodo isn't overly hyper - he really enjoys walks or runs with his person and also likes to snuggle (he requests that he could live somewhere where he is allowed on furniture so he can be closer to you). He is crate-trained and house-broken. He's eager to learn new things, so a home that's able to provide mental stimulation & adventures would be a bonus. Frodo does also seem to have a soft spot for the ladies – while he does get along with men, he does take time to warm up to them and has shown signs of being wary (which is reminiscent from his previous home).

Homes with cats would not be a good fit for Frodo as he can be really annoying to cats and if they run, it's game on for him. In short, if you have two legs, can see over the steering wheel of a vehicle (you know, so you can buy him treat-o's), and can give pets; you are awesome and he wants to get to know you. If you have four legs, he's a total dinglehopper and not a great friend to other four-legged creatures.

Frodo is crate trained and house broken. He loves car rides and being with his person.

Frodo is truly a good boy. It has become clear that where he is living is not what is ideal for him and there's no faulting him for needing something that's better suited for his needs and interests.

The details:

Needs fence: likely not, but established recall before having him off lead is highly recommended

Good with dogs: Can be dog selective, ideally best as the only dog

Good with cats: No

Good with kids: Teenage years and older

All of our dogs live in foster homes with volunteers. We need an approved application on file to set up a meeting with a dog you might be interested in. You can find our application at www.aussierescuemn.com. All dogs have an adoption fee of $400 plus MN sales tax. We pride ourselves on matches that are awesome for both the dog and your family. Aussie Rescue of MN is here for support, advice and as a safety net for our dogs for the rest of their lives.

10/16/2025

Murphy was adopted! He's found his happily fur-ever after with a young family who were so excited to have their first dog together. Congratulations Murphy and family!

And thank you to fosters Brittney & Theo for taking such good care of him! Fosters like you help ensure that we can keep helping the dogs in need.

10/14/2025

Little Uno is adopted!

Uno is heading for Wisconsin with a previous adopter who got her last dog from ARM over 15 years ago. ❤️

Congratulations Uno! 🐾

10/14/2025

10/12/2025

Serendipity.

Serendipity led Justify and her diblings to landing with us at ARM this past spring. Justify was so afraid of human contact that she'd squeeze herself into the corner of any room or crate in the hopes that she'd disappear, or nobody would see her.

Serendipity had Justify landing in our amazing foster's home, where she understood that Justify needed time and space to learn that people can be good and life can be enjoyed.

Serendipity led to Justify becoming Izzy; where countless friends and supporters helped foster Amy in her endeavors to help teach Izzy how to meet people, that she'd be given time and space to learn that she'd be okay.

Serendipity came along for Izzy when her new family decided that she'd be the right fit for their home. They saw her journey from where she started to where she was now and knew she was the dog they were looking for.

In the end, Serendipity found Izzy a new home with a family that loves her and "sees" her - while she now has a new dibling, she also is reunited with her old dibling Pharoah (now Benji), who was adopted by another family member, in what is perhaps one of the best ways that her life has come full circle. ❤️

Congratulations Izzy!

10/11/2025

This is too cute not to share! An update from one of our adopters:

"Kiwi (formerly Candy (Citation)) is the best baby. We love her very much. She's def come into herself much more and is a little sassy princess who's a snuggle bug and a floppy wet pretzel." (😂)

We love getting these updates - just shows that we have families that love our Aussie alumni and help them blossom into being the best versions of themselves. ❤️

Who is familiar with the floppy wet pretzel position?? Let's see your Aussie in their floppy sleep position!

10/09/2025

Another foster fail! Chloe's foster found themselves falling in love with her and can't imagine their home without her around. Thank you JoAnn for giving Chloe a 2nd chance at happily fur-ever after. Congratulations!

10/07/2025

Bluey was adopted! He found his fur-ever home with Kody, an ARM alumni from 8 years ago, and a wonderful family eager to give a safe place for the cutest pup; we so treasure our repeat adopters as they are part of what allows us to continue helping our dogs. Congratulations Bluey, Kody, and family! 🐾💙🐾

10/06/2025

Introducing Scarlett!
Scarlett is a 4 year old spayed black tri “mini” who is up to date on her vaccines, weighing approximately 30 lbs. Scarlett is looking for a new home after her family discovered that she and her resident dog don’t get along as well due to conflicting personalities.

Scarlett is a sweet, shy, and reserved girl who takes her time warming up to new people—especially men. She thrives with patience, gentleness, and a calm environment. Once she feels safe and gets to know her people, she becomes incredibly loyal and eager to please.

She’s accustomed to living with other dogs and would enjoy the companionship of a confident, medium-sized dog to play with. However, she can be a bit assertive with more timid dogs, so a well-matched companion is ideal. She would also be ok as an only dog with people who are home often.

Scarlett is making steady progress every day. When she first arrived, she didn’t know any basic commands, but she's a quick learner. She is now kennel trained, potty trained, walks nicely on a leash, rides well in the car, and is generally quiet—rarely barking. She sleeps quietly through the night.

Scarlett would do best in a low-traffic home with few visitors, as busy environments can overwhelm her. She often seeks out quiet spaces when things get too loud or busy. She loves spending time outside. She is still working on overcoming her fears; new sights, sounds, and people can be intimidating for her.

She is not compatible with cats and is not suited for homes with young children, especially those who are loud or fast-moving. A securely fenced yard would be a plus, as she enjoys being outside and running around—but she may be a flight risk, so supervision and a leash are essential when outdoors if a securely-fenced yard is not available.

Scarlett loves food, treats, quiet snuggles on the corner of a bed, and spending time outside.
With the right home—one that’s calm, patient, and secure—Scarlett will be a wonderful, devoted companion. Plus she's cute as a button!

Scarlett is being fostered by her owner in St. Michael, MN

The Details:
Needs fence: Not required but NEEDS to be leashed outdoors
Good with dogs: Confident, neutral dogs
Good with cats: No
Good with kids: Children 12 and older are recommended

All of our dogs live in foster homes with volunteers. We need an approved application on file to set up a meeting with a dog you might be interested in. You can find our application at www.aussierescuemn.com. All dogs have an adoption fee of $400 plus MN sales tax. We pride ourselves on matches that are awesome for both the dog and your family. Aussie Rescue of MN is here for support, advice and as a safety net for our dogs for the rest of their lives.

10/06/2025

This wonderful organization has provided thousands of dollars of high quality food for our dogs

Save the Date for our upcoming AMZING event!
Thank you Wildlife Science Center for hosting!
We are so excited!

10/03/2025

Our hearts go out to ARM Alumni, Oye's family.
They wrote:
Hi Aussie rescue, just wanted to send a short note about our sweet Oye! who was previously known as Jack. We rescued him in 2013 and he was an amazing addition to our family.We had to make the sad decision to put him down due to cancer but he was so wonderful and had a great life filled with hikes, treats and cuddles. Special thanks to your organization for matching us and for helping bring this wonderful pup into our family.