Meet Paulie

The Minnesota Wild is pleased to welcome the franchise's eighth team dog, Paulie. Paulie joins the Wild as part of the team's Adopt-A-Dog program. The program's mission is to give a local hero their own hero.

Paulie will be a frequent visitor to the Wild offices and will occasionally visit practice at TRIA Rink at the Treasure Island Center.

Stats

Name: Paulie
Sex: Male
Breed: Bloodhound Mix
Born: April 18, 2025
Birthplace: Missouri
Position: Wings! That's what they call my ears, too.
Favorite toy: A puzzle toy, so I can use my super-sniffer!
Favorite team: Minnesota Wild

About the Adopt-A-Dog Process

Adoption

The Minnesota Wild adopted Paulie from Coco's Heart Dog Rescue, a local non-profit organization that rescues dogs from unfortunate situations.

Training

While under our care, Paulie will receive basic training from Wild staff preparing him for service training. Wild staff will also socialize Paulie by bringing him to public events.

Service Training

In the summer of 2026, the Wild will donate Paulie to Soldier's 6, a local non-profit that provides honorably discharged veterans and first responders who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) a specially trained K-9. Paulie will complete a 4-6 month training and certification.

Forever Home

After the service training is complete and Paulie has received the proper certification, Soldier's 6 will place him with a deserving service member or first responder with PTSD at no cost to the recipient.


Please consider making a donation to Coco's Heart Dog Rescue and Solider's 6. Your donation supports these organizations on their mission to rescue, train and place dogs like ours.

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