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Animal Shelters & Rescues in North Dakota

35 of the 127 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in North Dakota are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the North Dakota page.

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Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

Fargo 7

  1. Homeward Animal Shelter

    1201 28th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102

    Mon 11am-7pm, Thu-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Call Website All Fargo

  2. Cats Cradle Shelter Inc

    9 9th St S, Fargo, ND 58103

    Call Website All Fargo

  3. Fargo City Pound

    3210 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103

    Call Website All Fargo

  4. Pride & Joy Rescue

    7420 40th Ave NW, Fargo, ND 58102

    Call Website All Fargo

  5. Minn-Kota Paaws

    1517 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103

    Call All Fargo

  6. Minn-kota Paws

    25 21st St S, Fargo, ND 58103

    Call All Fargo

  7. CJ's Purple Paw

    4306 76th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104-9103

    Call All Fargo

Bismarck 4

  1. Just Fur Pets

    2320 Fido Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504-4215

    Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-5pm

    Call Website All Bismarck

  2. Friends of the Pound

    2109 52nd St NE, Bismarck, ND 58501

    Call Website All Bismarck

  3. Furry Friends Rockin Rescue

    2906 Morrison Ave, Bismarck, ND 58507

    Website All Bismarck

  4. Paws of Hope

    2700 State St, Bismarck, ND 58503-0669

    Call All Bismarck

Williston 3

  1. Mondak Animal Rescue

    6207 1st Ave W, Williston, ND 58801

    Call Website All Williston

  2. ARRR Rescue and Retirement Ranch

    5292 129th Ave NW, Williston, ND 58801

    Call Website All Williston

  3. Mondak Humane Society

    413 2nd St W, Williston, ND 58801-5905

    Call All Williston

Grand Forks 2

  1. Circle of Friends Animal Shelter Medical Center

    4375 N Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58203

    Call Website All Grand Forks

  2. Circle Of Friends Animal Shelter Adoption Center

    910 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4337

    Call All Grand Forks

Jamestown 2

  1. James River Humane Society

    8700 36th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401

    Call Website All Jamestown

  2. Roberts Pet Care

    7590 35th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401

    Call All Jamestown

Mandan 2

  1. Central Dakota Humane Society

    2104 37th St, Mandan, ND 58554-8237

    Tue-Fri 1pm-6pm, Sat 1pm-4pm

    Call Website All Mandan

  2. Kitty City

    4747 22nd Ave, Mandan, ND 58554

    Call All Mandan

Minot 2

  1. Souris Valley Animal Shelter

    1935 20th Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701

    Wed-Sat 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Minot

  2. Animal Empowerment League

    25 19th Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701

    Call Website All Minot

Buchanan 1

  1. Snug As A Pug

    8480 25th St SE, Buchanan, ND 58420

    Call All Buchanan

Devils Lake 1

  1. Tlc-ND Animal Rescue

    307 5th Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301

    Call All Devils Lake

Dickinson 1

  1. City of Dickinson Animal Shelter

    3405 Public Works Blvd, Dickinson, ND 58601

    Call Website All Dickinson

Epping 1

  1. Dakota Bed and Biscuit

    5065 121st Rd NW, Epping, ND 58843

    Call Website All Epping

Kindred 1

  1. Sandhills Stables

    5365 157th Ave SE, Kindred, ND 58051-9328

    Call All Kindred

Lakota 1

  1. Bartletts Little Rescue on the Prairie

    4437 101st Ave NE, Lakota, ND 58344

    Call All Lakota

New Town 1

  1. Three Affiliated Tribes Animal Control

    325 Main St, New Town, ND 58763

    Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

    Call Website All New Town

Rolla 1

  1. Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue

    Rolla, ND

    Website All Rolla

Stanton 1

  1. Coal Country Animal Rescue

    Stanton, ND

    Website All Stanton

Taylor 1

  1. Badlands K-9 Training Center

    Taylor, ND 58656

    Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sun 4pm-6pm

    Call Website All Taylor

Wahpeton 1

  1. Humane Society of Richland-Wilkin Counties

    18039 79 1/2 St SE, Wahpeton, ND 58075

    Call All Wahpeton

Walhalla 1

  1. Tuthill Animal Refuge

    12272 106th St NE, Walhalla, ND 58282-9519

    Call

West Fargo 1

  1. Center for Avian Adoption, Rescue, and Education

    2202 2nd Ave E D, West Fargo, ND 58078

    Call Website All West Fargo
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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Good to know

What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across North Dakota to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 35 dog parks in North Dakota to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout North Dakota. Our guide lists 35 dog parks in North Dakota for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.