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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.
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Hooch

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Brookings, SD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date, House-trained,
Story
Hooch is a 1 year old, male lab/pit mix, bundle of springy energy. He is fun and playful and bouncy. Hooch loves to play with most other dogs -- we recommend a meet and greet if you've got another doggo at home. Hooch loves to roll around with weebly wobbly toys! Hooch keeps his kennel clean and although he's still learning manners, he does well with older dog saavy kids. If you're looking for a fun and outgoing best friend, Hooch may be your guy. Most of our dogs are currently in shelter - but adoptions/meet and greets are by appointment only. Please call or e-mail the shelter to set up an appointment to meet and adopt! Our adoption fees include the following: all of our dogs/puppies are current on vaccinations (DHPP and Rabies if over 3 months of age) at the point of adoption, dewormed, heartworm tested and current on preventative, microchipped, treated for fleas/ticks and are spayed or neutered. Our large dog adoption fee is generally $150 + tax. Our small dog and puppy adoption fee is generally $250+ tax. Adoption fees may vary in special circumstances. Due to space limitations, we do not hold dogs. Because we are on a busy street, we require that all dogs leaving the shelter be in a carrier or on leash. All pets remain up for adoption until an approved application is processed and their adoption fee paid.
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Indy

Labrador Retriever/Chow Chow

Male, 8 yrs 3 mos
Brookings, SD
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date, House-trained,
Story
Indy is absolutely amazing. He is house trained, a spunky senior, and loves other dogs and cats. He is your best buddy in the world and wants to hang out - he loves car rides and the snow! He is such a fun dog looking for a buddy to just be his bestie. He loves toys, food, and pretty much everything (except the vaccuum!) Most of our dogs are currently in shelter - but adoptions/meet and greets are by appointment only. Please call or e-mail the shelter to set up an appointment to meet and adopt! Our adoption fees include the following: all of our dogs/puppies are current on vaccinations (DHPP and Rabies if over 3 months of age) at the point of adoption, dewormed, heartworm tested and current on preventative, microchipped, treated for fleas/ticks and are spayed or neutered. Our large dog adoption fee is generally $175 + tax. Our small dog and puppy adoption fee is generally $275+ tax. Adoption fees may vary in special circumstances. Due to space limitations, we do not hold dogs. Because we are on a busy street, we require that all dogs leaving the shelter be in a carrier or on leash. All pets remain up for adoption until an approved application is processed and their adoption fee paid.
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Lavern

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Female, Adult
Brandon, SD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sweet Lavern is a very special little cavalier. She came to SFCR after being released from a commercial breeding program. Lavern loves to hunt and chase all of the squirrels and rabbits in the backyard. She loves to be outside and with the other dogs. Her foster mom says she has the absolute greatest Mohawk :) Lavern is crate trained and working on her housetraining.    ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS: Physically fenced in yard. Confident resident dog preferred. Lavern has been spayed and had a dental with a few extractions. She tested negative for heartworm, is current on vaccinations & monthly preventatives, and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $500 plus tax.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.September 25, 2023, 9:37 pm
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Marley

Golden Retriever

Female, Adult
Brandon, SD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date, House-trained,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Marley is a very sweet breeder release golden. She has made huge strides with her foster family and is ready to find that special family of her very own.  Marley loves to be outside and with the other dogs. She is crate trained and used to sleeping in a crate at night. House training is going very well. Marley is starting to become the very happy golden she was always meant to be.   ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS: Physically fenced in yard. Confident resident dog. Marley has been spayed & had a dental. She test negative for heartworm, is current on vaccinations & monthly preventatives, and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $400 plus tax.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.September 25, 2023, 9:37 pm
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Hazel

Siberian Husky

Female, 5 mos
Yankton, SD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Story
Hiya! I'm Hazel the Husky and I want to be your friend. I enjoy making new friends; everyone and everything have their own unique personality and it's fun to try to figure them all out. I may skirt around you and get some good smells in before committing to best friendship, but once I make up my mind, there is no changing it! I came to the shelter after my human's life changed and extreme business happened. They understood how much attention I needed and wanted the best for me, so here I am looking for a family to take over where they left off. And boy, did they do an amazing job with my puppy training! I'm potty trained, I have my basic manners pretty much down as well as some cute little bonus commands. I very much appreciated the sheltered life we lived. I was able to take my time meeting new people but always rose to the occasion. Other dogs intimidated me, but the ladies at the shelter have let me do some brief dog meets and I am pretty curious of the ones I have met. I think another dog in the home might be a fun change-up from my routine! So are you ready to take on my sweet face? I love to play and want to make my place with you. Call the ladies to set up an appointment today!
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Penny

Labrador Retriever

Female, Senior
Aberdeen, SD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Black Hills Pug Rescue

PO Box 3811, Rapid City, SD 57709

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Black Hills Boxer Rescue

rapid city, SD 57702

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Battle Mountain Humane Society

27254 Wind Cave Rd., Hot Springs, SD 57702

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Humane Society of the Black Hills

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

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

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Sturgis/Meade County Animal Shelter

1400 Main Street, Sturgis, SD 57785

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Search Dog Foundation - South Dakota

Sturgis, SD 57785

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Lakota Animal Care Project

Rapid City, SD 57701

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Twin City Animal Shelter

722 East Main Street, Lead, SD 57754

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Western Hills Humane Society

324 Industrial Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783

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Center Of The Nation Humane Society

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

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