Community Resources
We’re here to help you keep your pet
Life can change unexpectedly.
Housing challenges, financial hardship, medical expenses, or behavior concerns can feel overwhelming — but you are not alone.
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This page connects you with trusted local and national resources designed to help keep pets safe, healthy, and with the people who love them.
Connecting families with support early can prevent unnecessary surrender and keep pets safe at home.
What kind of support are you looking for?
Select a category below to explore available resources.
• Veterinary care & financial help
• Pet food & supplies
• Pet-friendly housing
• Lost or found pets
• Behavior & training help
• Temporary care resources
• Rehoming support
Veterinary Care
If your pet needs medical care and you're worried about cost, these organizations and programs may be able to help.
Midwest Animal Rescue & Services Veterinary Clinic
Low-cost veterinary care for rescue animals and community pets.
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Services may include exams, vaccines, and essential care at reduced cost.
Financial Assistance Programs
RedRover Relief
Provides financial assistance for urgent veterinary care.
Waggle
Crowdfunding platform dedicated to veterinary care.
The Pet Fund
Financial help for non-emergency medical care.
Brown Dog Foundation
Financial assistance for treatable medical conditions.
Pet Food & Supply Assistance
Temporary assistance with food and supplies can help families through difficult times.
Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS)
When supplies are available, MARS may be able to provide limited pet food and essential supplies to support pets in our community.
Availability varies based on donations and current inventory.
The Bond Between Pet Food Shelf
The Bond Between operates one of the largest pet food shelves in Minnesota, providing pet food and supplies to families experiencing financial hardship. In 2021, The Bond Between expanded its services by absorbing People & Pets Together, increasing access to pet retention support across the Twin Cities.
Animal Humane Society
Provides pet food support through community partnerships and distribution locations.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Nationwide directory of pet food banks, supply distribution sites, and emergency support resources.
Pet-Friendly Housing Resources
Finding housing that allows pets can be challenging. These resources may help you locate pet-friendly options or understand your rights.
My Pit Bull is Family
Provides resources and listings for breed-inclusive housing.
PetsWelcome
Search tool for pet-friendly housing.
Apartments.com Pet-Friendly Filter
Search rentals that allow pets.
Safe Havens Mapping Project
Find housing options that support people and pets during crises.
Temporary Care & Crisis Support
If you're facing a temporary emergency such as hospitalization, housing transition, or domestic violence, these programs may help provide short-term care for your pet.
Safe Havens Mapping Project
The Bond Between Crisis Boarding
Directory of programs offering temporary care.
Emergency support programs.
Rehoming Resources
If rehoming becomes necessary, these resources can help you safely find a new home for your pet.
Whenever possible, we recommend first reaching out to the rescue or organization your pet was adopted from, as they may be able to provide guidance, support, or accept the pet back into their care.
Home-to-Home
Connect directly with adopters in your community.
Adopt-a-Pet Rehome
Safe, supported pet rehoming platform.
Important for MARS Adopters:
Pets adopted through Midwest Animal Rescue & Services must be returned to MARS if you are no longer able to care for them, as outlined in your adoption contract. This ensures their safety and allows us to place them in a new, carefully screened home.
If you believe your situation may require an exception, please contact us to discuss next steps.
Still need guidance?
We hope these resources help you find the support you need.
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If you’ve explored these options and still need assistance, you may contact our team and we will do our best to guide you toward appropriate resources.
If you're facing challenges caring for your pet, please know you're not alone.
Midwest Animal Rescue & Services is committed to supporting both pets and the people who love them through rescue, veterinary care, and community resource connection.