2023 Rescue Summary

Holdover Hounds: 14 (13 adults and 1 senior)

Due to medical reasons, not finding the right fit, or not being ready for adoption, these hounds were rescued in 2022 but not rehomed in 2022. Ensuring the health and well-being of each dog and matching them with a family that fits their needs and temperament are our top priorities, and sometimes that process takes time.

Intakes: 173 (56 puppies, 101 adults, and 16 seniors)

MNBR takes in dogs from private relinquishments, shelters, pounds, and breeder releases, both in and out of state. We prioritize local dogs but will pull from out of state when there are funds and foster homes available.

Adoptions: 169 (55 puppies, 101 adults, and 13 seniors)

MNBR uses a four-step approval process to find loving homes for each dog in our care; application, interview, veterinary or reference check, and a home visit. Our adoption area includes MN, IA, WI, ND, and SD.

Health & Welfare Expenses: $192,000

Prior to being matched with their forever family, MNBR ensures each hound is spayed/neutered, properly vaccinated, microchipped, and evaluated for any health or behavioral concerns. Expenses include wellness visits, vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, dental procedures, surgeries, medications, heartworm treatment, heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, prescription food, boarding, training, transporting and much more.

Adoption Fees: $90,113

MNBR adoption fees range from $300-$650 and are based on age. As our average veterinary cost per dog is $825, MNBR uses donations to help bridge the gap. As a registered 501(c)3, all donations to MNBR are tax deductible and go directly to the care of our dogs.

2022 Rescue Summary

Holdover Hounds: 19 (13 puppies and 6 adults) Due to medical reasons, not finding the right fit, or not being ready for adoption, these hounds were rescued in 2021 but not rehomed in 2021. Ensuring the health and well-being of each dog and matching them with a family that fits their needs and temperament are our top priorities, and sometimes that process takes time.

Intakes: 155 (80 puppies, 65 adults, and 10 seniors) MNBR takes in dogs from private relinquishments, shelters, pounds, and breeder releases, both in and out of state. We prioritize local dogs but will pull from out of state when there are funds and foster homes available.

Adoptions: 158 (93 puppies, 57 adults, and 8 seniors) MNBR uses a four-step approval process to find loving homes for each dog in our care; application, interview, veterinary or reference check, and a home visit. Our adoption area includes MN, IA, WI, ND, and SD.

Health & Welfare Expenses: $152,000 Prior to being matched with their forever family, MNBR ensures each hound is spayed/neutered, properly vaccinated, microchipped, and evaluated for any health or behavioral concerns. Expenses include wellness visits, vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, dental procedures, surgeries, medications, heartworm treatment, heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, prescription food, boarding, training, transporting and much more.

Adoption Fees: $83,715 MNBR adoption fees range from $200-$600 and are based on age. As our average veterinary cost per dog is $785, MNBR uses donations to help bridge the gap. As a registered 501(c)3, all donations to MNBR are tax deductible and go directly to the care of our dogs.

2021 Rescue Summary

Holdover Hounds: 2 (2 adults)
Either due to medical reasons or not finding the right fit, these hounds were rescued in 2020 but not rehomed in 2020. Ensuring the health and well-being of each dog and matching them with a family that fits their needs and temperament are our top priorities, and sometimes that process takes time.

Intakes: 109 (50 puppies, 50 adults, and 9 seniors)
MNBR primarily takes in dogs through private relinquishments, both in and out of state, but will also pull from shelters both in and out of state when there are funds and foster homes available.

Adoptions: 91 (36 puppies, 46 adults, and 9 seniors)
MNBR uses a four-step approval process to find loving homes for each dog in our care; application, phone interview, veterinary or reference check, and a home visit.

Health & Welfare Expenses: $84,400
Prior to being matched with their forever family, MNBR ensures each hound is spayed/neutered, properly vaccinated, microchipped, and evaluated for any health or behavioral concerns. Expenses include wellness visits, vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, dental procedures, surgeries, medications, heartworm treatment, heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, prescription food, and much more. This amount does not include the costs to spay or neuter several of our puppies as MNBR does not spay or neuter until they are six months old.

Adoption Fees: $43,840
MNBR adoption fees range from $200-$600 and are based on age. As our average veterinary cost per dog is $800, MNBR uses donations to help bridge the gap. As a registered 501(c)3 all donations to MNBR are tax deductible and go directly to the care of our dogs.

2020 Rescue Summary

Holdover Hounds: 23 (2 puppies, 13 adults and 8 seniors)
We started 2020 with 23 hounds that, either due to medical reasons or not finding the right fit, were rescued in 2018 or 2019 but not rehomed in 2019. Ensuring the health and well-being of each dog and matching them with a family that fits their needs and temperament are our top priorities, and sometimes that process takes time.

Intakes: 55 (17 puppies, 35 adults, and 3 seniors)
MNBR primarily takes in dogs through private relinquishments, both in and out of state, but will also pull from shelters and breeders both in and out of state when there are funds and foster homes available.

Adoptions: 71 (19 puppies, 45 adults, and 7 seniors)
MNBR uses a four-step approval process to find loving homes for each dog in our care; application, phone interview, veterinary or reference check, and a home visit.

Health & Welfare Expenses: $73,780
Prior to being matched with their forever family, MNBR ensures each hound is spayed/neutered, properly vaccinated, microchipped, and evaluated for any health or behavioral concerns. Expenses include wellness visits, vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, dental procedures, surgeries, medications, heartworm treatment, heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, prescription food, and much more.

Adoption Fees: $25,100
MNBR adoption fees range from $200-$600 and are based on age. As our average veterinary cost per dog is $930, MNBR uses donations to help bridge the gap. As a registered 501(c)3 all donations to MNBR are tax-deductible and go directly to the care of our dogs.

2019 Rescue Summary

Holdover Hounds: 7 (4 adults and 3 seniors)
Either due to medical reasons or not finding the right family, these hounds were rescued in 2017 or 2018 but not rehomed in 2018. Ensuring the health and well-being of each dog and matching them with a family that fits their needs and temperament are our top priorities, and sometimes that process takes time.

Intakes: 60 (6 puppies, 37 adults, and 17 seniors)
MNBR primarily takes in dogs through private relinquishments, both in and out of state, but will also pull from shelters both in and out of state when there are funds and foster homes available.

Adoptions: 42 (4 puppies, 28 adults, and 10 seniors)
MNBR uses a four-step approval process to find loving homes for each dog in our care; application, phone interview, veterinary or reference check, and a home visit.

Health & Welfare Expenses: $68,400
Prior to being matched with their forever family, MNBR ensures each hound is spayed or neutered, properly vaccinated, microchipped, and evaluated for any health or behavioral concerns. Expenses include wellness visits, vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, dental procedures, surgeries, medications, heartworm treatment, heartworm preventatives, flea/tick preventatives, prescription food, and much more.

Adoption Fees: $10,820
MNBR adoption fees range from $200-$350 and are based on age. As our average veterinary cost per dog is $860, MNBR uses donations to help bridge the gap. As a registered 501(c)3 all donations to MNBR are tax deductible and go directly to the care of our dogs.