There are 22 dog rescues and animal shelters in South Dakota with a public listing: 13 shelters and 9 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.
Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.
Dog rescues near cities in South Dakota
Dog rescues and shelters in South Dakota
Brookings Regional Humane Society
Humane Society-Black HillstcChov!
Heartland Humane Society
Battle Mountain Humane Society
Western Hills Humane Society
STARS Save Them All Rescue Service
Sturgis Animal Shelter
Rescues Unlimited
Homeward Bound Pet Rescue
Twin City Animal Shelter
Rafter M Ranch Riding and Rescue
New Horizons Animal Rescue
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT
Prairie Loved Puppies
Winner Dog Pound
Yankton Animal Shelter
Madison City Animal Shelter
The Heartland Animal Rescue
Nuisance Farm and Sanctuary
Elite Paws
Rossow Angus Ranch
Looking for a specific breed?
Shelters and rescues in South Dakota take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 78 dog breeders in South Dakota.
Questions
How many dog rescues are there in South Dakota?
We list 22 places to adopt a dog in South Dakota: 13 animal shelters and 9 rescue groups.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in South Dakota?
Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.