Farmington, MN

WAGS AND WHISKERS ANIMAL RESCUE OF MN

EIN 36-4641735

Environment & Animal Welfare Animal Rescue & Shelters

Mission

To rescue and re-home homeless, abandoned, neglected and surrendered companion animals through a volunteer, foster-based network; reduce companion-animal overpopulation through spay/neuter efforts; and educate the public about responsible pet ownership.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About WAGS AND WHISKERS ANIMAL RESCUE OF MN

Wags and Whiskers Animal Rescue of MN is a volunteer-run, foster-based 501(c)(3) animal rescue that places dogs and cats from high-risk and municipal shelters into foster homes, provides veterinary care and behavioral assessment, and works to find permanent adopters. The organization (formed as a nonprofit in the late 2000s) operates across the Twin Cities region and surrounding areas and has continued regular operations and public-facing adoption activity during the past 2–3 years; its IRS Form 990 filings through recent fiscal years show it operates at a mid-size annual budget (low-to-mid hundreds of thousands) with the majority of expenditures directed to program services (rescues, transport, veterinary care and placement). Wags & Whiskers is a donor-facing charity with an active online presence (website and social channels), is registered with the Minnesota charities regulator, and maintains public Form 990 filings and listings on national adoption platforms and nonprofit directories.

Notable achievements

Foster-based rescue network established

Built and sustained a volunteer foster network that allows rescued animals to be housed, socialized, vetted, and matched with adopters without operating a physical shelter footprint.

Consistent program scale and financial stewardship

Across recent fiscal years the organization has reported operating budgets in the low-to-mid hundreds of thousands and has directed the majority of its expenses toward program services (transport, veterinary care, and placement), enabling continued intake and rehoming operations.

Regular federal and state compliance

Maintained timely IRS Form 990 filings and state charity registration, demonstrating ongoing compliance and public financial reporting.

At a glance

Total assets: $154K
Annual revenue: $188K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 36-4641735
Location: Farmington, MN
Website: www.wagsmn.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated and listed on national charity/adoption platforms (appears on Charity Navigator with a multi-star assessment and is listed on GiveMN, Adopt-a-Pet and other directories).

Registered with the Minnesota Attorney General’s charities registry and listed in state charity search results.

Public IRS Form 990 filings available for multiple recent years, showing program-focused spending and continued operations.

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