Hank, a 4-5 year old 46 pound basset, is back with MNBR and looking for a home that suits his needs. He originally came to us in June 2026 as a private relinquishment from Texas.

Let’s start with the positives. Hank is house trained, crate trained (though he is a good boy and can be left loose without getting into anything), he walks pretty well on a leash (though hold on tight if a squirrel runs across your path!), is generally quiet, and he’s absolutely gorgeous. He gets small bursts of energy, but will often burn it off himself by chasing his own tail or doing hot laps around the house with a toy in his mouth. If you give him a couple days to settle in, he’ll be sleeping in your bed and curling up in your lap on the couch.

Over the four months Hank was adopted, he got into 4-5 altercations with the older male resident dog and had two nips to humans. We want to set Hank up to succeed and keep everyone safe, so we have some parameters for Hank’s new home.

Hank’s perfect home would be dog savvy, child-free, and low-key. He hasn’t show any signs of aggression towards humans, but we are going with child-free to be safe. All of Hank’s interactions with other dogs since his return have been very appropriate so we’re open to discussing a home with another dog in it, but he’d also be great as an only dog.

Could you be the right fit for this hunky hound? Apply at https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption

Chente is a private relinquishment from TX. He is a very LARGE easy-going boy whose foster sometimes forgets he is there.

Unfortunately, Chente has tested positive for heartworm. He is looking for a foster to adopt home that will allow him to live with them while MNBR covers the cost of his heartworm treatment, then adopt him once he is heartworm free.

Meet Martha May #1098! This tiny sweetie is 8 years old and was found as a stray. She is looking for somewhere soft to settle. She has very few requests—a place to sleep, nice humans, and breakfast and supper every day.

Martha May knows her harness means it’s time for a walk, which she enjoys, although she prefers a more leisurely pace. She’s getting on a potty schedule and figuring out what a doggy door is for, but would much rather just spend all her time napping and snuggling. She’d be a great only dog or a companion to another member of the All Day Nap Club. She’d be fine in any kind of home or yard situation. Just bring the snacks!

Martha May was diagnosed with stage 2 kidney disease. While kidney disease is not curable, we can slow the onset and reduce her symptoms with medications and prescription food. Martha is currently taking Aluminum Hydroxide, Omeprazole (OTC), and Enalapril. On 10/9 we reran her bloodwork, and while it has improved, it has not improved enough yet for our vet to feel comfortable performing her dental or spay. Martha can be adopted with medical contracts or fostered to adopt.

If you think you could be Martha May’s perfect home, visit https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption for an application.

Lestat is a transfer from El Paso TX where he was found as a stray. This sweet old guy is a bit of a train wreck. Heartworm positive, grade 4 heart murmur, skin infections, intact, and bad teeth. Thankfully his bloodwork and echocardiogram looked good so we were able to get him neutered, clean his teeth, and start his heartworm treatment.

Happily for Lestat he has a special foster to adopt home waiting for him!

Tofu joined MNBR as a private relinquishment from Oklahoma. This gorgeous queen is people and dog friendly, but would be fine as an only dog as well. She’s low-key, snuggly, and very sweet.

We will update her bio as we learn more about her.

Waylon #1107 thought he was set for life—but then his human dad remarried and left Waylon behind. Despite that, Waylon isn’t going to let that keep him down. He still loves humans, and he’s determined to make everyone person his friend. He has no fear about stepping up to a stranger to say hello and demanding attention.

Waylon is trusted to be loose in his foster home, where he’s indifferent to the dogs who live there but in love with anyone who chooses to sit down next to him. He’s not quite potty trained yet, but that may just be a ploy for people to take him outside to take a sniff stroll. He would be okay in any kind of yard situation, because he loves to stay nearby.

If you think you could be Waylon’s one and only, visit https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption to fill out an application!

Barnaby #1109 is a 12-year-old dachshund-beagle mix who weighs 16 pounds. He came to MNBR as part of a cruelty case down south. Despite his rough start, he still loves and trusts people, following them around like a tiny shadow. When his foster mom finally sits down, he nudges his way onto her lap or onto her shoulders.

Don’t let the two-digit number fool you. Barnaby missed out on key puppy years, and he’s ready to make up for lost time. He loves to chase squirrels (even though they’re not much smaller than he is!) He’s even tried to climb the fence at his foster home. Parkour!

Barnaby is learning how to be a good boy on a walk. He gets along with the dogs in his foster home, but he could be an only dog as well. He doesn’t mind hopping in his crate as long as edible bribery is involved. And he loves kids!

If Barnaby is the one you’ve been waiting on, visit https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption to fill out an application!

Say hello to Hugo #1110! He’s a 10-year-old chiweenie the color of butterscotch and is just as sweet. He weighs a very liftable 13 pounds, which is perfect because whoever adopts him is going to be lifting him up for a zillion hugs and smooches.

Hugo seeks a doggy brother or sister who is confident and doesn’t mind a little sass from a short king. He’s been taking notes from the dogs in his foster home on how to play and behave in new situations. He would also love a cat, although cats may not be as big of fans of his Pick-Me attitude, as Hugo tries hard to get their attention. A MUST is a home full of fleece blankets, as Hugo’s favorite pastime is burrowing into them at naptime.

Hugo walks well on a leash and would likely do well in any kind of yard situation, although he doesn’t like to go out by himself. He’s still working on getting on a potty schedule and doesn’t mind sporting fancy belly bands as the need arises. He’s allowed loose to free-roam while his foster family is away but doesn’t object to crate time either. And he’ll do anything for a snack! He spins and jumps high in the air with glee at the mere thought.

Unfortunately, Hugo has tested positive for heartworm. He is looking for a foster to adopt home that will allow him to live with them while MNBR covers the cost of his heartworm treatment, then adopt him once he is heartworm free.

Apply for Hugo at https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption and then run to the store to stock up on fleecies...you're going to need them!

Willa #1113 is a 7-year-old girl dachshund who’s the most adorable 10 pounds of long dog sass you’ll ever meet. She came to MNBR from a cruelty case down south and she demands humans promise her she’ll never be in that situation again. Her solution? Never leaving humans alone again! She follows her foster family around from room to room, and even supervises dinner-making from her doggy bed.

Willa can be a little shy but once you’ve won her over you won’t be able to get rid of her. She’s great with other dogs and loves kids and humans. Her favorite snooze spot is in your bed. Winter’s coming, and nothing will keep you toasty warm like a dachshund!

Willa would be okay in all yards, but she’d really enjoy a fence so she can wander. She still needs to be accompanied when she goes outside to do her business, but she’s happy being carried out to go. Other dogs are no problem, but she could be an only dog, too. (Her favorite hobby is stealing the other dogs’ food!)

If you’ve been waiting for a smart, sassy, sweet girl, visit https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption to fill out an application for Willa!

Lily #1115 is 7 years young. She spent the early part of her life as part of a puppy mill, and now the best part of her life can begin! Confidence is key, and Lily is learning that the world can slow down to let her get comfortable in new situations.

Lily enjoys the company of other dogs, and would likely adjust more quickly with other dogs to learn from in her new home. When she wants to play, she approaches them, bows her head, and gives them a tap with her paw. After years of caring for her own children, she is very curious about “human puppies”, as long as they approach slowly and promise pats. Quick movements and loud noises would likely be scary for her. As far as we know, she hasn’t come into contact with feline friends but based on how unbothered she is by squirrels and rabbits, cats would probably be okay.

Stairs (and couches!) are no problem for this spritely lady. She can handle a tie-out but would also love a fenced-in yard (or a nearby dog park) to sniff and explore the big new world around her. Until she is fully settled, Lily would be a flight risk, so in a home with no fence she would need to be watched very carefully. A true professional, Lily is housetrained and crate trained. Toys are new and show promise, and treats are about the best invention ever.

If you think that you’d love to help Lily live the rest of her life in housedog luxury, visit https://www.mnbassetrescue.com/adoption for an application.

Keli came to MNBR as a private relinquishment from TX whose owner lost their home.

She's reported to be dog friendly, super sweet, well-behaved, and housetrained.

We will update her bio as we learn more about her.

Gus is a private relinquishment from OK.

He is reported to be sweet, well-behaved, and house trained. He is dog friendly, but doesn’t need another dog to be happy.

We will update his bio as we learn more about him.

Jelly is a private relinquishment from OK.

She is dog and people friendly.

We will update her bio as we learn more about her.

Betty is a private relinquishment from OK. Her sisters Happy and Honey were picked up as strays and when their owners were contacted, they chose not to reclaim them. Betty, a male basset, and five puppies remained in the home.

Animal control somehow became involved in the situation again and now Betty is ours as well. Her puppies and the male have not been located.

We will update her bio as we learn more about her.

Franklin is a transfer from a shelter in Oklahoma.

He is a super chill guy that is dog and people friendly.

We will update his bio as we learn more about him.

Huey, his three brothers, and their parents Tom and Jane are backyard breeder releases from MO.

We will update his bio as we learn more about him.

Because we believe strongly in promoting the health of our dogs, MNBR does not spay/neuter puppies until six months of age. Intact puppies under 6 months old must be adopted in MN or within 250 miles of St. Paul in WI, IA, ND, or SD and with a spay/neuter contract. The cost of the spay/neuter is the responsibility of MNBR and reflected in the adoption fee.

Puppies are A LOT of work and a 12+ year commitment, so make sure you have thought it through and are fully ready for the responsibility prior to applying.

Duey, his three brothers, and their parents Tom and Jane are backyard breeder releases from MO.

We will update his bio as we learn more about him.

Because we believe strongly in promoting the health of our dogs, MNBR does not spay/neuter puppies until six months of age. Intact puppies under 6 months old must be adopted in MN or within 250 miles of St. Paul in WI, IA, ND, or SD and with a spay/neuter contract. The cost of the spay/neuter is the responsibility of MNBR and reflected in the adoption fee.

Puppies are A LOT of work and a 12+ year commitment, so make sure you have thought it through and are fully ready for the responsibility prior to applying.

Luey, his three brothers, and their parents Tom and Jane are backyard breeder releases from MO.

We will update his bio as we learn more about him.

Because we believe strongly in promoting the health of our dogs, MNBR does not spay/neuter puppies until six months of age. Intact puppies under 6 months old must be adopted in MN or within 250 miles of St. Paul in WI, IA, ND, or SD and with a spay/neuter contract. The cost of the spay/neuter is the responsibility of MNBR and reflected in the adoption fee.

Puppies are A LOT of work and a 12+ year commitment, so make sure you have thought it through and are fully ready for the responsibility prior to applying.

Gary, his three brothers, and their parents Tom and Jane are backyard breeder releases from MO.

We will update his bio as we learn more about him.

Because we believe strongly in promoting the health of our dogs, MNBR does not spay/neuter puppies until six months of age. Intact puppies under 6 months old must be adopted in MN or within 250 miles of St. Paul in WI, IA, ND, or SD and with a spay/neuter contract. The cost of the spay/neuter is the responsibility of MNBR and reflected in the adoption fee.

Puppies are A LOT of work and a 12+ year commitment, so make sure you have thought it through and are fully ready for the responsibility prior to applying.

Tom and Jane and their four puppies are backyard breeder releases from MO.

We will update his bio as we learn more about him.

Jane and Tom and their four puppies are backyard breeder releases from MO.

We will update her bio as we learn more about her.