Caring for Animals in
Central MN Since 1999
The Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter
The Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter is passionately devoted to the care of animals in need, by providing rescue, shelter, adoption, and veterinary services in central Minnesota.
Meet Our Featured Pets
Tank
💛 Meet Tank — The Big-Hearted Boy Who Just Wants to Belong 💛
If you’ve ever wished for a dog who loves with his whole soul, Tank is your guy.
Tank is a 4‑year‑old lab mix with the gentlest spirit and a heart that could fill an entire room. He’s the kind of dog who looks at you like you’re his whole world — because that’s truly all he wants: someone to love, and someone who will love him right back.
He’s already working hard on his weight‑loss journey here at the shelter, and he’s crushing it. But what he needs now is a forever family who will cheer him on, celebrate his wins, and remind him every day that he’s worth it. With patience, encouragement, and a whole lot of love, Tank is going to absolutely thrive.
Tank dreams of a home where he can be the star of the show — no cats, please — just a safe, cozy place where he can feel supported and adored.
If you’ve been searching for a loyal companion who will follow you anywhere, wag his tail just because you walked into the room, and love you with every ounce of his big, beautiful heart… Tank is waiting. Hoping. Believing that his person is out there.
💛 Maybe that person is you.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-7pm
Saturdays 1-5pm
at 21918 180th Street, Hutchinson.
PERSONALITY
Affectionate, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loyal
HOUSETRAINED - YES
HEALTH
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
PREFERS A HOME WITHOUT
cats.
OK with other dogs and kids.
HMAS reserves the right to deny any adoption for the best interest of the animal. In the event multiple applications are received, HMAS adoption counselors and staff will choose the best fit for the animal. It is not first come first served.
To complete an application, follow the link below and email this to contact@heartofminnesota.org :
https://www.heartofminnesota.org/how-to-adopt





