Turning Heartbreak into Hope
Because every dog and cat deserves safety, healing, and a loving place to call home.
Who We Are
We are a fully volunteer-run, foster-based rescue serving Minnesota with one purpose: to bring hope — and a second chance — to dogs and cats who have nowhere else to turn.
Our work begins in overcrowded local shelters, where animals face overwhelming odds, and continues in reservation communities where resources for pets are scarce.
We believe every companion deserves kindness, healing, and a family that sees their worth.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every adoptable dog and cat has the opportunity to find a responsible, loving home — a world where no animal is mistreated, abandoned, or forgotten.
Our Mission
We save the lives of companion animals in need — including those who are homeless, abandoned, neglected, or at risk.
Through compassion, kindness, and care, we help them heal and thrive, ultimately becoming cherished family members in loving homes.
Why We Rescue
The Rescue Crew was founded to fill a critical gap in Minnesota: helping shelter animals who face euthanasia simply because they have nowhere to go.
Every year in the U.S., approximately 5.8 million dogs and cats enter shelters. While many find homes, far too many never get the chance — resulting in over 600,000 adoptable dogs and cats being euthanized annually.
Over 1,600 pets lost every day!
In some municipal shelters, animals may be euthanized after just 5–7 days if not reclaimed or rescued. That’s why we act quickly: partnering with local shelters to save as many lives as possible and give each animal the time, care, and dignity they deserve.
(Data source: ASPCA and Shelter Animals Count 2024 statistics)
Our Values
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Embrace New Ways of Thinking
Innovation Saves Lives
We stay open to new ideas and innovative strategies that can help us save more lives. Embracing change brings us closer to our vision: finding loving, responsible homes for every adoptable dog and cat. -
Build Positive Relationships
Relationships Build Rescue
We build a compassionate community by collaborating with fosters, volunteers, adopters, and rescue & shelter partners. We value honesty, transparency, and teamwork — giving every animal the best chance at a happy future.
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Lead with Influence
Change Starts with Compassion
We lead by example to inspire responsible pet guardianship. Through advocacy and positive leadership, we work to reduce pet overpopulation and build a world where animals are treated with kindness and respect.
Show Compassion and Respect
Kindness in Every Action
We treat every animal, person, and partner with care and dignity. Compassion guides every decision and interaction, helping us serve both the animals in our care and the community that supports them.
Commit to Proper Placement
Right Pet, Right Home
We take the time to understand each animal and each adopter. By matching pets with families based on needs, temperament, and lifestyle, we set the stage for lifelong, successful adoptions into forever homes.
Committed to Transparency
At The Rescue Crew, transparency isn’t just a value — it’s a responsibility. We proudly earn Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency each year, the highest level of recognition for nonprofit accountability.
We openly share our financial data and lifesaving statistics so our community can see the direct impact of their support.
We depend on — and deeply trust — our community of adopters, fosters, volunteers, and donors to walk alongside us.
Your trust matters to us.
Your trust makes rescue possible.
Thank you for being part of The Crew.
Contact Us
The Rescue Crew is a foster-based, volunteer-operated rescue. This means most of our adoptable pets live in loving foster homes — not at a central facility.
We do, however, operate The PURRfect Match cat adoption center, where some of our adoptable cats reside and can be visited during open hours.
The best way to reach us is by email. Our team monitors messages regularly and strives to respond as promptly as possible — please allow up to 48 hours for a reply.
Send Us a Message
We’re a small, all-volunteer team—but we read every message and do our best to respond within 48 hours.
Leave a Voicemail
Our main rescue line uses an automated voicemail system so our team can return calls efficiently. We make every effort to return calls within 48 hours. For urgent matters, email is preferred.
Mailing Address
The Rescue Crew
3500 Vicksburg Ln N., #220
Plymouth, MN 55447
Physical Address
The Rescue Crew | The PURRfect Match
14033 Round Lake Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
Public Visiting Hours
Tuesday & Thursday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: By appointment only
