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Animal Humane Society - Temporary Pet Housing (pilot)

What it is
Crisis and temporary pet care
Who it helps
Referral only, through social service agencies in Dakota County and Washington County.
Where
Dakota and Washington counties, Minnesota
Status
Accepting applications
Checked
on the official website, November 3, 2026

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Pilot program that provides short-term care for pets of people facing housing displacement in Dakota and Washington counties.

Checked on the official website · November 3, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: Dakota and Washington counties, Minnesota

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Referral only, through social service agencies in Dakota County and Washington County.
  • How to get started: Contact a social service agency in Dakota or Washington County and ask for a referral. There is no direct application listed on the page.

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Before you go

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Sources

Animal Humane Society - Temporary Pet Housing (pilot) official page, checked November 3, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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