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Border Paws Dog Rescue

Border Paws is a 501c3 Non profit Dog Rescue in South Dakota

10/18/2026

Kovu is looking for a foster home while he waits for his furever home!😊 He was placed in boarding today and would like to get out of there quickly!🥹

10/15/2026

It’s officially been 1 YEAR since Jax came into our care.💔 His foster mom loves him dearly but she knows there’s a much better life waiting for him. A forever home where he can finally be someone’s whole world which is what Jax would LOVE.🩵

Jax turns 4 in November and is full of love, goofy energy, and endless kisses! He adores people and kids and would happily spend his days by your side, forgetting personal space exists.😆

After being attacked by dogs early in life, Jax still struggles with unfamiliar dogs, especially on walks and in busy places. With patience and structure, he’s made amazing progress! He can thrive with a compatible, non dominant canine companion and careful introductions, but he needs an experienced owner and a home without cats.🙂

While Jax can’t enjoy typical outings like most dogs, he’s more than happy staying home, chasing his ball in a fenced yard, and joining his people for an occasional hike somewhere quiet.🥰 A simple life filled with love and playtime is plenty for this boy!

He knows many commands, listens well, and is ready to give his whole heart to a family who understands him.🥺

One year is a long time to wait. Let’s help Jax find the forever home he deserves.🥹🐾

The application to adopt is in the comments😊

10/12/2026

Kovu would love to find a home of his own!🥹🤍🐾

10/11/2026

Seven sweet pups found their furever homes the last 2 months!🥰 3 in August and 4 in September!🐾❤️

Congratulations to these wonderful pups and their amazing families! We’re so happy to see them start their next chapter in life, surrounded by love.🥹 Thank you to our fosters, supporters, and adopters for helping make these happy endings possible!🤍

10/06/2026

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09/13/2026

Meet Kiara! 🩷🐾

Kiara is about 6-7 months old and is truly the sweetest little girl!🥹 She made the long trip from Texas last weekend alongside her brother Kovu, and is settling into her new surroundings wonderfully!🥰

Kiara is a beautiful mixed breed pup who is expected to be on the larger side once she’s fully grown! She has such a gentle, loving personality and is ready to find a family she can call her own.🐶

She can be a little shy when she first meets someone or finds herself in a new situation, but it doesn’t take her long to warm up and show you just how sweet she really is.🤗 Once she feels comfortable, she’s ready to soak up all the love and attention she can get!💕

Being just a puppy, Kiara still has plenty to learn as she grows, and she’ll need a family ready to continue working on training, socialization, and all those important puppy manners.🐶🐾 With a little patience, consistency, and lots of love, we think this gorgeous girl is going to grow into an absolutely wonderful companion!

If you’re looking for a sweet, beautiful girl to grow up alongside your family and become your new best friend, Kiara may just be the one!💗

The application to adopt will be in the comments!😊

09/11/2026

UPDATE: Kovu is still searching for his furever home!🥹

Meet Kovu!💙

Kovu is about 7 months old now and made the long trip from Texas 2 months ago!🥺 He is such handsome boy and is growing fast! He will definitely be on the larger side once fully grown.🥰

When Kovu first arrived, he was a pretty shy and unsure little guy. New people, places, and experiences were intimidating, and he needed a little extra time to feel comfortable. But the change in this boy has been so rewarding to watch!🥹 His confidence has grown SO much since arriving, and we’re getting to see more and more of his playful, sweet personality shine through every day. He’s learning that the world isn’t such a scary place after all!☺️

Underneath that once shy exterior is a loving, playful boy who just needed someone to give him the patience and reassurance to blossom. He still has plenty of growing and learning ahead of him, but we’re so proud of how far he’s already come!💙

Kovu would do best in a home with larger dogs who can match his playful energy. Due to his enthusiasm during play, we would not recommend a home with smaller animals unless his adopters are willing and able to work with him on learning appropriate boundaries. He’ll also need a family committed to continuing his confidence-building, socialization, training, and puppy manners.🐾

We know Kovu is going to make an incredibly loyal and loving companion for the family willing to give him the chance he deserves. Watching him grow into the confident, happy pup he’s becoming has been so special, and we can’t wait for him to find a family who will continue helping him shine!💙🥹

The application to adopt is in the comments!😊

09/07/2026

UPDATE: ADOPTED🥰

Meet Anubis!🤎

Anubis is about 5 years old and is a possible Dachshund mix!🥰 He made his way to us from Texas last weekend, and since settling into his foster home, we’ve gotten to learn a little more about this handsome guy and his personality. So far, Anubis is proving to be an incredibly loving, affectionate boy with so much sweetness to give!💙🐾

Anubis is a professional snuggler who loves being close to his people. Whether you’re hanging out on the couch or relaxing after a long day, he’ll happily volunteer to be your cuddle buddy! 🥰 He’s a sweet, affectionate boy who seems to adapt pretty quickly and has settled into his foster home really well.

When it comes to training, Anubis is starting with a pretty blank slate as he doesn’t seem to know many commands yet, so his future family will need to help him learn the basics. Luckily, this boy is VERY food motivated… so we have a feeling treats are going to be the way to his brain AND his heart!😆 With some patience and consistency, we think he’ll catch on quickly.

He currently lives with other large male dogs and plays great with them!🐶 He seems to enjoy having doggy friends and has done well sharing his space with the crew. Chickens, however… are a definite NO for Anubis.😅 He has shown a strong prey drive toward the chickens in his foster home, so he’ll need a home without chickens or other small farm animals.

Anubis is mostly potty trained and continues to do well with a consistent routine. He’s also been a good boy in his kennel and can comfortably stay kenneled for a reasonable length of time when needed.🙌

Overall, Anubis is proving to be a sweet, snuggly, playful and adaptable guy who has so much potential!💙 He may need a little help polishing up his manners and learning some commands, but he already has the most important part down; being a lovable boy who just wants to be part of the family.🥹🐾

The application to adopt is in the comments!😊

09/05/2026

UPDATE: ADOPTED🥰

Meet Tibbs!💙

Tibbs is about 3 years old and under 20 pounds! He is packed full of personality in one adorable little package!🥹 He is seriously the sweetest little guy and has such a fun, goofy personality that makes it pretty hard not to fall in love with him. 💕

He’s currently settling into his foster home and doing well! Tibbs hasn’t had any accidents in the house, although he’s still trying to figure out the whole doggy door situation… apparently that part needs a little more studying.😆

Tibbs does great with other dogs and has even met a couple cats and did just fine with them!😊 He’s still working on learning a few basic manners but he’s a smart little guy and is catching on! With a little patience, consistency, and love, we think he’ll have it all figured out in no time!

Overall, Tibbs is just a happy, lovable little dude who is ready to find a family of his own.🥰 He’s got the sweet personality, the cute little face, perfect size and just enough silliness to keep you entertained. Now all he needs is someone to call his forever person!🐾

The application to adopt will be in the comments!🙂

08/30/2026

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