Safe Hands Rescue

GIVE TO THE MAX DAY - 11/19/2020
2020-11-19 | MN
Give to the Max Day 2020 is scheduled for Thursday, November 19! Plan to join GiveMN and Safe Hands Rescue as we fundraise together for an organization that makes our communities stronger.
Together we bring hope. Together we give second chances. Together we can save lives.
Our mission is to save and improve the lives of companion animals.
Homeless animals need help, maybe now more than ever. With Covid continuing to impact people, more and more animals are being abandoned in our partner communities. They all deserve a chance to find comfort, care, and happiness with a loving family of their own. We remain committed to helping them.
Meet Maeve.

Maeve’s owner died and she was left with no one to care for her. She was put outside on a chain. Occasionally someone stopped by to feed her. Her foot became tangled in the chain but no one noticed. She endured excruciating pain as her foot swelled and the metal bit into her flesh.
Finally and fortunately, someone did notice. They contacted our partner shelter who immediately called us. Maeve needed help fast. Her foot was gone and the wound was infected. Her leg needed to be amputated to save her life.
Thanks to the generosity of animal lovers like you, we were able to immediately get her to a veterinary clinic. She had surgery and is recovering well! Soon she will be ready to find a new family and home of her own. Until then, she’ll get all she needs.
Stories like these are what YOU make possible with your gift today.
https://www.givemn.org/organization/safehandsrescue

Safe Hands Meet & Greet- CANCELED!!!
2020-11-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2020-12-19 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Safe Hands Meet and Greet – At Squirrel Haus Arts, 3450 Snelling Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States

Safe Hands Meet & Greet - at Bentley's on France- CANCELED!!!
2020-11-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-12-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-12-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Bentley’s – on France, 7433 France Ave.S, Edina, MN, 55435, United States

Safe Hands Meet & Greet- CANCELED!!!
2020-12-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2021-01-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Safe Hands Meet & Greet at BioTechne R&D, 2001 Kennedy Street NE, Minneapolis, 55413, United States

2021 Virtual Fur Ball Gala
2021-05-10 - 2021-05-22 | Virtual
For the second year in a row, our Fur Ball Gala is going virtual! Homeless animals need your support now more than ever. COVID-19 has already hurt so many companion animals across the country and more and more pets are being forced into homelessness. They won’t survive without your help.
This year we have a goal of raising $100,000 for The Safe House, our Kentucky property that you can read more about here. Specifically, we need to turn the existing barn into an animal holding ward where dogs can receive proper care and reside in a safe, clean environment until they make the journey up north.
With a completed animal holding ward Safe Hands will be able to accept animals right away…no waiting. Often just a few hours can mean the difference between life and death for dogs and cats who are hungry, thirsty, ill or injured, or sometimes hours from giving birth or just newborn.
$100,000 is what it will cost us to create a safe space to care for animals before they make the trip up north. We can nourish their bodies and souls until they’re brought into the arms of their loving foster and forever families.

Musical Guest 23rd Hour - Fur Ball Event
2021-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join us via our Facebook page for a live, virtual concert featuring 23rd Hour, a rock & soul duo with a fresh, passionate sound that will get you dancing wherever you are! You may remember their amazing Facebook live performance for Safe Hands during last year’s shutdown, and we’re THRILLED to have them perform for this community again.

The Mine Dogs, 1 Year Later - Fur Ball Event
2021-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This family of dogs, dubbed ‘The Mine Dogs’ were living at an abandoned mine. They were hungry, worried and weary from the struggle to survive. We knew they needed help. Their rescue is a story of fortitude, perseverance, of overcoming the odds and bridging time and distance.
Yellow Boy came home first, He was home with our Executive Director from the moment he was rescued. Jack, Martin, and Lexie were captured a few months later. They’d been together so long, their bond so strong, we needed to keep them together. They were all adopted by a truly amazing couple. And finally…after a year alone on the mountain… Henry came home. Reunited with Yellow Boy, he’s home to stay. You’ll get an update from them all live on our Facebook page!

Alfie & His Forever Family - Fur Ball Event
2021-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
You may remember Alfie from last summer. He survived parvo but still arrived to us malnourished, weak, and very sick. He was born as part of an unwanted litter and did not receive the care he needed as a pup. He’d also suffered an injury that left him missing one eye. That’s a really rough start for a tiny 4 pound pup!
Alfie was in need of urgent critical medical care. He was hospitalized and fighting for his life. But, this little guy has a remarkable spirit. He received several blood transfusions and after a week that was touch and go…he was able to leave the hospital!
Soon he was learning to play, showing off his sweet, goofy personality, and singing beautiful songs to let foster mom know what he wanted. Most often that was a snuggle! Alfie is now happy, healthy and home! Tune in on our Facebook page to hear live about where he is now (spoiler alert: he’s so grown up!!).

Safe Hands Rescue Meet & Greet
2021-08-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Bachman’s on Lyndale Main Store, 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, 55419, United States
Meet and Greet Events with Safe Hands Rescue are back in a new way! Join us outdoors at the south parking lot of Bachman’s on Lyndale for time with furry friends and puppy love! During this pet adoption event and puppy playtime with Safe Hands Rescue, you’ll be able to meet new four-legged friends and discover which lawn and garden products are safest for your pets.

This event is outdoors. Weather permitting.

Want to help our rescue efforts while meeting some adorable, adoptable dogs?
We are in need of supplies for The Safe House, our Kentucky rescue ranch, where we house and treat animals before they make the trip up north. Check out our Safe House Wish List and please help if you can. https://fb.me/e/1Bi4VqlsO Items will be shipped directly to The Safe House!

National Dog Day - Yappy Hour with Safe Hands Rescue Puppies!
2021-08-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Stalk & Spade, 740 Lake St E, Wayzata, MN, 55391, United States
To celebrate National Dog Day, we’re having Yappy Hour on the Paw-tio with lots of adoptable puppies from Safe Hands Rescue!

STALK & SPADE® will be providing complimentary branded pup swag to all dogs who stop by and a free cup or cone of dairy-free soft serve for their humans!

BONUS: Enter for a chance to win free burgers for a year from STALK & SPADE®!

Pup-Up PUPPY YOGA
2021-10-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Top Gun Strength, 3712 Cedar Ave S., Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
PUPPY YOGA is Back!!
– What’s better than yoga on the floor with puppies loose running around, playing, and snuggling in your lap??? -Nothing!
This is a FUNdraiser for Safe Hands Rescue, a local dog rescue group in Minneapolis! Safe Hands Rescues provides all the adoptable, sweet puppies – puppy breath included! (please do not bring your own pets).

The yoga is for ANY level and let’s face it-it’s all about puppy time. Invite friends & create memories! Makes a great gift! (minimum age 16 w/parent)
Space is LIMITED: You MUST PRE-PAY your $20 non-refundable donation in order to attend. Pre-pay is REQUIRED because of the space limit. I pay the yoga instructor so % goes to Safe Hands Rescue!

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Venmo: RescuePupsRule (my name is Meghan Ackmann, owner of Top Gun Strength & Safe Hands Rescue Volunteer).
Paypal: Meghan Ackmann (as a gift not payment for service & credit card – otherwise paypal takes 88 cent fee every $20).

Bring your mat or towel & your puppy love – also sign the waiver on our website: www.topgunstrength.com

due to covid precautions: All attendees MUST be vaccinated.
Safe Hands Rescue transports pups & kitties every two weeks from shelters in rural Kentucky. The funds we raise at this event help with costs of transport, medical emergencies, vaccinations, food, necessities and cleaning supplies.

Meet & Greet Adoption Event
2021-10-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Forgotten Star Brewing Co, 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN, 55421, United States
Bring your pups for a DOG Halloween costume party + adoption event with Safe Hands Rescue!
We will have adoptable pups whether you are in the mood to add to the family, or just need that puppy fix!
Food // Chile Lime Food Truck
Drinks // Forgotten Star Brewery Tap Beer
Puppies // Safe Hands Rescue
Location // Forgotten Star Brewing Co. – Puppies will be set up in the back of the taproom
Address // 38 Northern Stacks Drive Fridley, MN 55421
Little Growlers dog treats will be there selling dog treats and will be donating ALL profits back to Safe Hands to help save more animals! https://www.littlegrowlerstreats.com/

2022 Safe Hands Calendars for sale!
2021-11-10 - 2021-11-24 | MN
We have two 2022 calendars available this year!
“The Mine Dogs”
“The Safe House”
Calendars are $20 each (plus $5 shipping, if needed) and are available while supplies last. Venmo, PayPal, and checks accepted.
To purchase, send an email to sharcalendars2022@gmail.com letting us know how many of each calendar you would like.
Please also include your name, mailing address, phone and email. We will get them out right away and bill you.
Deadline for orders is November 24. Get your orders in early! – While supplies last.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Strom

PUPPY YOGA FUNdraiser for Safe Hands Rescue
2021-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Top Gun Strength, 3712 Cedar Ave S., Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Beginner-level yoga done on the floor to be closest to the loose puppies running around looking for snuggles & play from you! Come for the fun yoga or just come to love in some puppies! All puppies are from Safe Hands Rescue.
Proof of Vaccination is mandatory. PRE-Payment is required due to limited space. Spots are $25 each-100% goes to Safe Hands Rescue.
Pre-pay to reserve your spot(s) via Venmo: Meghan Ackmann. User: RescuePupsRule
Attendees MUST be 16 +

Sip & Snuggle Meet and Greet
2021-12-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Axebridge Wine Company, 411 Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Come sip on Minnesota wine while snuggling adoptable pups from Safe Hands Rescue! This meet and greet is hosted by AxeBridge winery, an urban winery in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Safe Hands Rescue will have some of their available puppies and adult dogs onsite for you to meet. For this event only, AxeBridge will allow well-behaved, leashed dogs to attend the event with their owners.
Holiday sweaters, ugly or otherwise, are encouraged!

Little Growlers will also be there selling dog treats and donating all profits back to Safe Hands Rescue.

Want to help Safe Hands and the Safe House in rescue efforts? We will be collecting the following items at this event:
*Pate style canned dog food (any brand but pedigree and purina)
*Paper towels
*Laundry detergent
*Dryer sheets
*Pedigree puppy food – kibble or canned
*Litter – any kind of clumping litter
*Canned cat food -any brand is fine but we want Pate style, PLEASE no fish or seafood flavors!
Thank you and see you at the event!

Safe Hands Rescue Meet & Greet
2022-01-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Bachmans – Fridley, 8200 University Ave. NE, Fridley, MN, 55432, United States
Safe Hands Rescue meet and greet events with Bachman’s are back! Join us in the greenhouse for time with furry friends and puppy love! During this pet adoption event and puppy playtime with Safe Hands Rescue, you’ll be able to meet new four-legged friends and discover which lawn and garden products are safest for your pets. Please note that masks will be required of all attendees, regardless of vaccination status.

Safe Hands Rescue Meet & Greet
2022-01-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Forgotten Star Brewing Co, 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN, 55421, United States
Join us at Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley for a meet and greet with available puppies and adult dogs from Safe Hands Rescue. Safe Hands will be set up in the back of the taproom. The brewery will also have a food truck on site so you can grab a beer and snack while meeting some cute pups!

Puppy Love Meet & Greet
2022-02-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Bachman’s on Lyndale Main Store, 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, 55419, United States
Come get some puppy love in the warmth of the Bachman’s greenhouse!

This is a fundraising event: Tickets will be sold for $1 per minute of puppy snuggles.

Snuggle puppies may also be available for adoption.

While you are there, discover which lawn and garden products are safest for your pets.

*********Please note that masks will be required of all attendees, regardless of vaccination status.

Puppy Yoga FUNdraiser for Safe Hands Rescue
2022-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Top Gun Strength, 3712 Cedar Ave S., Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Puppy Yoga for all levels because it’s done on the floor to be closest to the puppies running around loose looking for play and snuggles! It’s all about the puppy time! Safe Hands Rescue provides all the adoptable, adorable puppies!

MUST Pre-Pay tickets-spots are limited! $25 each. 100% goes to Safe Hands Rescue to help other shelter pups! Pay via Venmo at: RescuePupsRule (Meghan Ackmann, owner of the gym and volunteer with SHR). I pay the yoga instructor personally so all $ goes to SHR.
*** Proof of Covid Vax IS Required)

Meet & Greet at Bachman's Maplewood
2022-03-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Bachmans – Maplewood, 2600 White Bear Ave. N., Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Join us in the greenhouse at the Maplewood Bachman’s location for time with furry friends and puppy love! This event will feature dogs that are currently up for adoption.

Safe Hands Rescue Meet & Greet
2022-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Forgotten Star Brewing Co, 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN, 55421, United States
Join us for a meet and greet with available puppies and adult dogs from Safe Hands Rescue. Safe Hands will be set up in the back of the taproom. The brewery will also have a food truck on site so you can grab a beer and snack while meeting some cute pups.

Safe Hands Rescue Meet & Greet
2022-04-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Bachman’s – Eden Prairie, 770 Prairie Center Dr., Eden Prairie, MN, 55344, United States
During this pet adoption event with Safe Hands Rescue, you’ll be able to meet and love on some adoptable furry friends and also discover which lawn & garden products are safest for your pets.

Join us in the greenhouse for time with adoptable furry friends and get your dose of puppy love!

We will ask you to sanitize your hands upon entry. This is to protect our adoptable unvaccinated puppies!

Masks are no longer required, but please do what makes you comfortable to keep yourself and loved ones safe.

Sip & Snuggle with Safe Hands Rescue
2022-04-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Axebridge Wine Company, 411 Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Come sip on Minnesota wine while snuggling adoptable pups from Safe Hands Rescue! This meet and greet is hosted by AxeBridge Wine Company, an urban winery in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Safe Hands Rescue will have some of their adoptable puppies and adult dogs onsite for you to meet. For this event only, AxeBridge will allow well-behaved, leashed dogs to attend the event with their owners.

Puppy Yoga FUNdraiser for Safe Hands Rescue
2022-05-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Top Gun Strength, 3712 Cedar Ave S., Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Puppy Yoga for all levels because it’s done on the floor to be closest to the puppies running around loose looking for play and snuggles! It’s all about the puppy time! Safe Hands Rescue provides all the adoptable, adorable puppies!
MUST Pre-Pay tickets-spots are limited! $25 each. 100% gets donated to Safe Hands Rescue to help other shelter pups- therefore donations are NON-Refundable. Pay via Venmo at: RescuePupsRule (Meghan Ackmann, owner of the gym and volunteer with SHR). Payment must be made as a Gift (again it’s ALL donated), otherwise venmo takes out a fee from me.
*** Proof of Covid Vax IS Required at the door.
*** Bring a yoga mat or towel to be closest to the puppies on the floor.
*** Sign waiver at: www.topgunstrength.com
*** I keep a waitlist- so if any spots open up, I post in event here. Do NOT buy tix from people who post selling because they can’t use theirs (they are scammers).
—NO REFUNDS! 100% collected is donated to Safe Hands Rescue.

Safe Hands Rescue Meet & Greet
2022-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Forgotten Star Brewing Co, 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN, 55421, United States
Join us for a meet and greet with available puppies and adult dogs from Safe Hands Rescue. Safe Hands will be set up in the back of the taproom.

The brewery will also have a food truck onsite so you can grab a beer and a snack while meeting some cute pups!
