Aussie Rescue of Minnesota

Aussie Rescue of Minnesota Aussie Rescue of Minnesota, Inc. All members of ARM are volunteers and receive no monetary compensation for their efforts.

(ARM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit adoption and referral organization dedicated to placing homeless Australian Shepherds in loving, permanent homes where they will be indoor dogs and be incorporated into their family's life. All of our dogs live in foster homes until a suitable "forever home" can be found.

Introducing Mojo!Mojo is a 5 year old red bi Aussie who is neutered, microchipped, and is up to date on shots. Mojo came...
06/19/2026

Introducing Mojo!

Mojo is a 5 year old red bi Aussie who is neutered, microchipped, and is up to date on shots. Mojo came to ARM after his owner had to go into assisted living and there was no family that could take him in. He came to ARM with Lady, who has since been adopted.

Mojo is the most jubilant, happy-go-lucky pup you'll ever meet. He had a great time meeting everyone at Wigglefest - it didn't matter if you were a four legged pup, a kid or an adult; everyone was his friend and he enjoyed all the pets and scritches.

In his foster home, he is noted to be curious and respectful of other dogs, extremely athletic, and is very food motivated. Wants to the bestest boy and is eager to please.

Mojo is crate trained and house broken. He is doing better learning how to walk on the lead but his first instinct is to pull you along. Recall is coming along, but still is a challenge. It would not be considered as reliable, so his new home will need to consider how they will keep him safe until trusted recall is established.

The details:

Needs a fence: No, but trusted recall will need to be established before going off lead.

Good with cats: Seems to be

Good with dogs: Yes

Good with kids: Yes

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.

Lady - adopted!
06/18/2026

Lady - adopted!

Adoption Pending!Meet Jersey!Jersey is a beautiful red tri female, estimated to be about 3 years old, weighing around 45...
06/18/2026

Adoption Pending!

Meet Jersey!

Jersey is a beautiful red tri female, estimated to be about 3 years old, weighing around 45 lbs, with a gentle heart and a resilient spirit. She came from a home with more than 60 dogs and limited human interaction, so the world was a very overwhelming place for her at first. Since arriving in her foster home, Jersey has made remarkable progress and is blossoming into the confident, loving dog she was always meant to be.

Jersey is sensitive, sweet, and deeply affectionate once she feels safe. She often seeks comfort by gently burrowing in for kisses and love nibbles. Her kennel remains her safe space, and she uses it to decompress when she’s unsure. Despite her timid beginnings, she’s learning quickly and showing her playful side—especially when she’s running alongside other dogs during their games.

Jersey absolutely adores other dogs and looks to them for guidance, comfort, and confidence. A resident dog in her future home is a must to help her continue to grow. She has shown a strong preference for women and can be shy or fearful with men. Gentle, slow introductions and patience will be important for any male family members or visitors. Due to her nervous nature and high prey drive, she would do best in an adult only home or one with older, dog-savvy children.

When she first arrived, walks were scary—now they’re one of her favorite activities, especially with a confident canine friend by her side. Toys are still new and confusing to her, but she loves being part of the fun by chasing and running with the other dogs.

This sweet girl has come so far from the frightened dog who first stepped into her foster home. With the right family, a calm home, a confident dog companion, and people who understand her sensitive soul—Jersey will continue to bloom into a loving, loyal companion.

The details:
Need fence? Yes
Good with dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Unknown
Good with kids? Middle school aged or 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.

Evie is not an Aussie.We know that but when we got an emergency call from some previous adopters that were on vacation i...
06/17/2026

Evie is not an Aussie.We know that but when we got an emergency call from some previous adopters that were on vacation in Tennessee and found this sweet gentle girl that was living under a porch after her owners moved away and left her more than a month ago we said we would help.They drove 900 miles to get her to Elk River and cut their vacation short.Evie was covered in woodticks.She is housetrained and quiet. About 2 years old and 40 pounds.

Lucky Luna is heading to Chisholm today with her new family.They brought along something we have never seen before a pro...
06/16/2026

Lucky Luna is heading to Chisholm today with her new family.They brought along something we have never seen before a protective coat with spikes for coyotes and other menacing critters.

Handsome Billy is a 4.5 year old (born Oct 31, 2021), 35-40 pound miniature Australian shepherd that was adopted from AR...
06/15/2026

Handsome Billy is a 4.5 year old (born Oct 31, 2021), 35-40 pound miniature Australian shepherd that was adopted from ARM but is having issues living with another dog in the home. His owners are tearfully doing what is best for Billy by helping him find another home.
From his loving owners:
We are looking to re-home our dog Billy to a home where he can be the only dog or a home where his resource guarding can be better managed than we were able to handle. It's a very hard choice, but after much thought, we determined it's best for him, our other dogs, and us. He will be up for adoption through Aussie Rescue Minnesota, the wonderful nonprofit organization that we adopted him and Zoie and Ziggy from. He will stay here with us in Grand Rapids until we find a suitable foster or new home. Please help us get the word out. He's an incredible dog and in the right home is going to thrive.
He's 4.5 years old, born Oct 31, 2021. He is a 35-40 pound miniature Australian shepherd. He is healthy and up to date on all vaccinations. We adopted him when he was 5 months old.
He is playful and goofy and loves to give hugs, be petted by his people, fetch frisbees, go swimming, hike, and take a nap in a cool place. He's kennel trained, house trained, walks good on leash. He's been through three obedience classes and has great recall, is very obedient with commands once he trusts someone, and can do several tricks. He's honestly a perfect dog except for being shy and resource guarding.
He is shy with strangers but does warm up and will take treats from strangers. He's particularly fond of women but accepting of men. He is wary of children and would do best in a home without them. The trait that has made us determine he needs a new home is resource guarding food, toys, people (like me), and places from other dogs. He is willing to share these things with people, but he is very protective and can occasionally be aggressive when other dogs come near. He isn't aggressive all the time. 95% of the time he plays great with other dogs, but 5% of the time he resource guards and causes fights. We've done a lot to try to manage this in a multi dog house, but our management has failed. We are really hoping there is someone out there who can give him the life he needs and deserves! The ideal situation would be a home with no other dogs and no kids. Thank you for helping us try to find this for him!
The details:
Needs fence: No
Good with dogs: not to live with. He does great at the boarding kennel with no toys.
Good with cat: yes
Good with kids: no small kids

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.

ARM Alumni Koby (was Darkface) on the right and Walleye (was Bluey) on the left came to say hi at Wigglefest today. We l...
06/15/2026

ARM Alumni Koby (was Darkface) on the right and Walleye (was Bluey) on the left came to say hi at Wigglefest today. We love seeing our alumni!! And we LOVE LOVE LOVE our repeat adopters!

06/14/2026

Check out Koda's adventures today at Wigglefest 2026 with the ball - he'd love to find a home that will supply him with endless ball throws!

(And balls. He likes to chew the balls and play keepaway. He'll probably lose some, so you'll need extras. 🤷‍♀️)

However... Koda would like it be known that anytime he did not catch the ball was because the humans were terrible ball tossers.

Truly terrible. 3 out of 10. His accuracy rate is 🎯. Not his fault that the ball landed on the ground. 😉

We are having so much fun at Wigglefest 2026! Our wiggle butts are fitting right in; we have four of our adoptable pups ...
06/14/2026

We are having so much fun at Wigglefest 2026! Our wiggle butts are fitting right in; we have four of our adoptable pups here to say hi to everyone.

There's food trucks, a raffle/auction, and so many vendors and artisans to check out - perfect way to spend your Sunday!

Come by to say hi and shop to your heart's content and help support ARM and Minnesota Boxer Rescue, our wonderful hosts for today's event.

06/14/2026

This nut-a-pooza will be at Wigglefest tomorrow. Stop by for a hug from him. (Odin is available for adoption).

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