Adopters must be head of household and at least 18 years old with a valid picture I.D. Adopters will be asked to complete a preliminary adoption questionnaire. If you lease or rent, get permission from your landlord or the primary resident prior to adoption.
Poodles, Labrador retrievers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Yorkshire terriers are just a few of the breeds that are well-suited to be first-time pets. There's also a lot to learn in terms of housebreaking, setting up feeding routines, grooming, and general canine healthcare.
Your local animal shelter or rescue organization can help you find the right match for your family. There are also breed-specific rescue groups for every breed of dog, including "designer" or "hybrids" like labradoodles and puggles.
Adopting an older pooch is about more than just bringing home a new pet; it's about giving them a new leash on life. These mature dogs often wait in shelters, overlooked in favor of younger dogs. By choosing an older dog, you could be saving a life.
South Dakota has among the fewest regulations around animal adoption of any state. There are no state laws determining how long a found animal must be held by a shelter before being adopted out, nor are there laws regulating how old a young animal must be before adoption.
(Many people come to a specific rescue as a referral from someone who is known by the rescue.) That being said, if it is not a person known to the rescue, they might ask for a non-family member, but usually a family member knows you best, so can provide a great reference.
Check with the animal shelter, rescue or breeder where you got your pet. Some organizations require in the adoption contract that you return the pet to them if you can no longer provide care. Even if it wasn't part of your contract, the organization or breeder may be able to help you find your pet a new home.
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