At MNPPR, small animals with big needs find a safe place to heal and thrive.
Over the past year, your generosity funded specialized medical and hospice care for pets with complex illnesses, supported our Trust Training Program to help fearful animals regain confidence, and powered emergency crisis response, including recovering and rescuing abandoned pets and supporting local families during hardship caused by ICE in our community. We need your help today to achieve our big goals of reopening our Intake program, improving our Education Department, expanding our Community Resource connections, and fully relaunching our Community Support Program.
Together, we can keep saving pocket pets who need us most. Help us reach our goal this year to raise $7,000 and make a tax-deductible gift today!
OUR MISSION
MN Pocket Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving the Twin Cities Metro Area through rescue, education, and community outreach.
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Our goal is to empower families to keep their pocket pets in their loving homes whenever possible. When that isn't an option, we step in to rescue pocket pets facing euthanasia, neglect, abuse, or other vulnerable situations. Every animal in our care receives full veterinary treatment, necessary medications, and behavior support, along with a safe, temporary foster home until they find a stable, forever family.
Our team is powered entirely by passionate volunteers dedicated to advocating for pocket pets, a unique and often misunderstood group of animals in the rescue community.
SAVE A PET, DONATE TODAY!
We rely 100% on donations from people like you! We offer several different easy and convenient ways to donate. Your donations go directly to the care of the animals.
CHECK OUT OUR WISHLISTS
Purchase items needed directly from our online wishlists below.
COME HANG OUT WITH US!
Join us at the upcoming events where MNPPR will be making a special appearance! Whether you're a seasoned pet owner or just considering opening your heart and home to a furry friend, our team will be there to provide information, answer questions, and maybe even introduce you to your new best friend. Come meet our adorable Ambassador Animal pocket pets and learn more about the work we do to rescue and rehome small animals in need. We can't wait to see you there!
DID YOU KNOW?
MN Pocket Pet Rescue is entirely run by our passionate, dedicated, pocket pet-loving volunteers—and we need help! Volunteers are the heartbeat of our rescue, making it possible for us to run smoothly and care for every animal. We have opportunities in every department, welcoming a wide range of talents and interests. Check out our Volunteer page to learn how you can become a part of our organization and help pocket pets in need.
WHAT KIND OF SUPPLIES CANNOT BE DONATED?
Before you donate, please note that we CANNOT accept the following:
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Rusty or dirty items
Items in poor condition
Items with holes or stains
Glass/plexiglass aquariums
Used lava or wood items
Wire wheels (view our wheel guide)
Open or used food
Seed mix foods of any kind
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Open or used bedding or litter
Wood bedding or litter of any kind
Open or used bathing sand or dust
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WHAT KIND OF SUPPLIES CAN BE DONATED?
FOOD
(unopened)
Oxbow foods
Hedgehog food
Hay
Mealworms
Seed treats
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BEDDING
(unopened)
Soft paper bedding
Pelleted paper bedding
TOYS
Unused wood chews
Unused lava chews
Homemade toys
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FURNISHINGS
Lava ledges
Wood ledges
Wood hides
Wood bridges
OTHER
Clean ice cream buckets
GIFT CARDS
Grocery stores
Pet stores
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CAGES
We are NOT accepting any cages.
Contact us to see if your supplies can be donated.
Please send a photo of the item(s) you wish to donate for evaluation and approval.