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Bakken PAWS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue dedicated to the care and welfare of animals in need across southwestern North Dakota. Operating through a dedicated network of foster homes and volunteers in Dickinson and surrounding areas, they rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats, kittens, and dogs. All felines placed for adoption are fully vetted, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered prior to placement.
Bakken PAWS serves Dickinson, ND and southwestern North Dakota (SW ND) and has adoption fees starting from $75.
Cats are typically around $75 (covers core vaccinations and spay/neuter)
Applicants must complete the full application form, have approval from their landlord or property owner if renting, and be committed to providing lifelong veterinary care.
Interested adopters must complete an online adoption application in its entirety via Petstablished. Once submitted, volunteers review the application, conduct landlord and background verifications, and coordinate a meet-and-greet with the foster home.
Cat adoption fees (typically $75) cover essential veterinary care including age-appropriate vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery prior to adoption.
Adoption applications must be filled out in their entirety online at petstablished.com/adoption_form/4819/generic for review by rescue volunteers.
No, Bakken PAWS is a foster-based rescue organization operating in Dickinson and southwest North Dakota. Meet-and-greets are arranged after an adoption application is reviewed and approved.
Yes, Bakken PAWS verifies landlord approval to confirm pets are permitted on the property before finalizing any adoption.
The organization is a foster-based rescue. Intakes and surrenders depend on available foster home capacity and resources in the SW North Dakota area. Inquiries can be directed to bakkenpaws@outlook.com.
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