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Puppies and dogs in South Dakota

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in South Dakota. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Calypso

Husky

Female, Young

Hudson, SD

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Calypso is a 4 year old Alaskan Husky. She is a wonderful dog. She is a bit of a gremlin but she is adorable. She loves compression and being carried like a baby. She is good with other dogs and children. We are moving across the country to an apartment and want a better life for her than being cramped. She needs a place where she can either be taken on daily runs or have a large yard to run in. She is house and leash trained.

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Lucy

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, Young

Box Elder, SD

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

Lucy is a tiny dog with a massive heart. Originally the runt of her litter and a rescue, she has spent the last year blossoming into a loyal, intuitive companion. She is a world-class snuggler who prefers to spend her nights burrowed under the blankets. Her "Superpower" is she is incredibly sensitive to her human’s needs. She has naturally learned to alert when blood pressure or blood sugar levels are off. While she is an ESA, her natural intuition is just to have someone check on her.She has her Boundaries. She is not child-friendly and needs an adult-only home where her space is respected. She is "all growl and bark" when meeting new people or dogs.She’s a protector! She needs a confident leader who can tell her, "I've got this!" She is sensitive about her paws, has some "delayed puppy" behaviors (occasional chewing), but she easily redirects and is responsive to commands. She would thrive as an only dog or with a very balanced, calm "pack"that can give her space to integrate.

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Cuddle Bug

Dachshund

Female, Young

Sioux Falls, SD

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.We are an all-volunteer/foster home-based rescue. Apply to adopt by filling out the online adoption application on our main website dakotadachshundrescue.org Click on Adoption Info under the Navigation bar on the left side of the page. Fill out the form by clicking on the picture of the computer screen with our logo on it. Hi! I'm Cuddle Bug :) I came to Dakota Dachshund Rescue very very pregnant and it was anticipated I would need a c section as I am such a little girl. I gave birth to one big puppy, Lumi, she is a chiweenie. I am done being a momma now, my spay and dental are Monday Feb 23rd. Once I am healed I am ready for a furever home of my own. I love being with my foster mom. I snuggle very well on the couch. I am working on house training as I haven't been outside much since I was caring for my puppy Lumi. I do require a securely fenced yard as I am tiny and dance around a bunch and you have to corner me to catch me and pick me up. Can you be my furever home? I am 2 years old, I weigh 8.4 pounds, my adoption fee is $400 plus sales tax $18= $418 My adoption fee helps cover all of my vetting needs such as HW test, rabies, DHPPL, Bordetella, spay, dental and microchipping.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 21, 2026, 1:04 pm

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Lumi

Dachshund/Chihuahua

Female, Puppy

Sioux Falls, SD

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.We are an all-volunteer/foster home-based rescue. Apply to adopt by filling out the online adoption application on our main website dakotadachshundrescue.org Click on Adoption Info under the Navigation bar on the left side of the page. Fill out the form by clicking on the picture of the computer screen with our logo on it. Hi! I'm Lumi. I am an adorable little chiweenie girl. I am all puppy teeth and play ;) I use potty pads if they are close but I have lots of accidents as I am just a tiny puppy just getting introduced to the world. I love playing with the other dogs now that I have had some of my puppy shots. I go in again on Feb 27th for my next shot.I have very sharp puppy teeth so I would not be a good fit with small children, I don't realize how bad it hurts if I accidentally bite my foster mom.I am a LOCAL adoption only until I am spay at 5 1/2 - 6 months of age. I am 12 weeks old today(Sat Feb 21st) so I can leave my momma Cuddle Bug now, unless you want to adopt us both ;) I love playing and sleeping with my momma. I weigh 3.4 pounds but I am a baby still growing, my adoption fee is $600 plus sales tax $27=$627 My adoption fee helps cover all of my vetting needs such as HW test, rabies, 3 DHPPL, Bordetella, spay, dental if needed if any retained puppy teeth and microchipping.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 21, 2026, 1:04 pm

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Barney

English Springer Spaniel

Male, Adult

Rapid City, SD

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

I got Barney as a puppy in May 2020. He sired a litter of puppies with my dalmatian in February 2021 and was fixed shortly after. He was taken to dog parks and was incredibly well-tempered while there. He has been attacked twice by other neighbors dogs since and is wary around other dogs. He has been very submissive to my dalmatian their whole lives and has only displayed aggression against her corrective behaviors twice. His recall is inconsistent, and when he is on a smelling adventure he can be very stubborn, but he is a sweet animal and loves to be curled up next to your feet whenever possible. He is housebroken and is hesitant to crate up, though he can be convinced with treats :) My work schedule keeps me away from the house for 4-5 hours at a time twice a day and he has shown resilience to that schedule without destroying things. He loves to play tag outside and has been around different humans his entire life, so he is well socialized to people.

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Emily

Dalmatian

Female, Adult

Rapid City, SD

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

I got Emily as a rehome in 2020, and she and my springer had a litter of eight puppies in February 2021. She was attacked by my parents' dog while pregnant and has been very defensive around other dogs since. She is very loving with my springer and with humans of all ages, but every other animal she encounters is a significant emotional event :) She would be wonderful as an only pet, especially with an owner that works from home or does not leave for long periods during the day. She is housebroken well and is not crate averse, though she has not been crated regularly except during recovery from spaying. She loves to cuddle constantly! She is also food motivated and has shown resource guarding tendencies, though she has never bitten anyone who reaches for a toy or her food dish.

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Shelters & rescues in South Dakota

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in South Dakota. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Search Dog Foundation - South Dakota

Sturgis, SD 57785

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Black Hills Pug Rescue

PO Box 3811, Rapid City, SD 57709

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Western Hills Humane Society

324 Industrial Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Center Of The Nation Humane Society

314 Summit St. #49, Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Battle Mountain Humane Society

27254 Wind Cave Rd., Hot Springs, SD 57702

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Black Hills Boxer Rescue

rapid city, SD 57702

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Humane Society of the Black Hills

1820 E. Saint Patrick St, Rapid City, SD 57703

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Lakota Animal Care Project

Rapid City, SD 57701

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Oglala Pet Project

19980 BIA 2, Kyle, SD 57752

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever Dachshund Maltese Shih Tzu Australian Shepherd German Shepherd Dog Pomeranian Chihuahua Border Collie Australian Cattle Dog Corgi Golden Retriever Boxer Poodle (Miniature) Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Husky Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Beagle American Bulldog

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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