Animal Allies, a local animal shelter, has made huge strides in improving the lives of animals in Minnesota and throughout the region. The shelter has become a leading force in finding homes that can provide the love and care each animal deserves. Through the effort of countless volunteers and staff members, Animal Allies has helped decrease the number of homeless animals by 40 percent, increase the adoption rate by 400 percent, and decrease the need for euthanasia by 80 percent, according to their website. Here is a look inside Animal Allies and a view of the animals that live within its walls.