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My name is Dakota!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 21 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

3

Sign Adoption Contract

4

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $190

This helps Animal Care Sanctuary with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)/Pointer
Color
Brindle
Age
4 years 10 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
47 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
84024

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

✨ Meet Dakota — our pick for “Most Likely to Steal Your Heart.” ✨
Dakota is a stunning brindle beauty with a big heart and an even bigger brain 🧠💖. She came to us from another shelter in hopes of finding her forever family, and she is more than ready to make that dream come true.
This smart girl loves learning, especially when treats are involved 🍪. She already knows her name and comes running when called, tail wagging and eyes bright. Dakota is eager to please, quick to pick up new skills, and genuinely enjoys connecting with her people.
She’s been working hard on staying calm and polite around other dogs and is making great progress 🌟. What truly lights her up, though, is human companionship. Dakota thrives on bonding—whether that means walks, training sessions, or simply hanging out while you tell her all about your day 🐾💬.
If you’re searching for a loyal, intelligent companion who will learn with you, grow with you, and love you wholeheartedly (and yes, maybe keep an eye on your snacks), Dakota is the one you’ve been waiting for. 💕🐶
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
84024
Contact
Terri McKendry
Address
East Smithfield Milan Rd, East Smithfield, PA 18817

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

4.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Call us for details 570-596-2200

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Anytime during open hours, no appointment needed. We also house adoptable cats at the Horseheads and Ithaca PetSmarts as well as Sondra's City Zoo in Elmira. Every other month, we alternate off-site adoption events between IRFCU in Sayre, PA and the Williamsport PetSmart.

More about this shelter

Our lifesaving mission envisions a community that promotes turning compassion into action for dogs and cats by adopting healthy animals into loving homes, promoting the human-animal bond through outreach, education and advocacy, spaying and neutering to end the suffering of overpopulation and to improve public health and the humane and compassionate treatment of all animals.

Our staff is amazing and will help you find the dog or cat that is perfect for you!

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