Richland/Wilkin County Animal Pound

04/08/2026

If anyone has any information about these dogs or who they belonged to please let us know 701-642-9277 or reach out to Richland County Sheriff's Department 701-642-7711.

Rescuers believe someone is deliberately dumping dogs along rural roads in North Dakota and Minnesota after seven similar animals were found abandoned.
https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/08/group-dumped-dogs-found-richland-wilkin-counties/

04/03/2026

UPDATE-more have been spotted so please keep any eye out in these 2 locations and let us know!

If anyone has any information on these dogs or who they may have belonged to please let us know. We believe all 8 dogs are related and were dumped in 2 locations, south of Wolverton and North of Wyndmere. 6 have been caught and are now safe! 2 have been spotted but unable to catch. All have been very scared and skittish! The Retrievers are currently working on getting the 2 safely trapped so please do not chase them!! If you have any information about any of them please call Dakota Veterinary Hospital 701-642-9277.

04/03/2026

Neglected dog, Rudder, begins long recovery at rescue.
Learn more & how to help: https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/03/neglected-dog-begins-long-recovery-rescue/

04/02/2026

‼️UPDATE 4/2/26 ON RUDDER‼️
He got a much needed bath today after getting the heavy muddy matted hair coat shaved off. You can now see how skinny he really is! 😢 Happy news is that he was released from the emergency vet but remains under close supervision with a veterinary clinic staff foster. He is stable & doing well so far. They will continue to monitor him closely to see how his frail body responds to eating again. He will have continued vet visits to monitor bloodwork until he's at a healthier weight. If you'd like to help the rescue & make a donation towards his care please call Dakota Vet Hospital 701-642-9277 or vemno
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3018644372062208198&created=1775168660

03/30/2026

‼️UPDATE 3/31/26‼️
This little guys name is now Rudder! He was transferred to the emergency hospital for 24-hour care. His frail body is struggling to maintain body temperature and he is severely dehydrated. He will be there for a while, getting IV fluids and starting a refeeding program. He is also getting a much needed haircut in short sessions or what he can tolerate. His skin is being treated for hotspots/sores under his severely matted coat. Hopefully, soon, he will be resting and recovering in a foster home! 🙏 he will not be up for adoption until he gets back to a healthy weight which will take some time. We are still accepting donations for the rescue to cover the cost for his care - please see below. Estimated hospitalization treatment is $2800-3800. Thank you to all who have already made donations. ❤️❤️ See updated pictures of Rudder in the comments!

‼️URGENT‼️
NEED TO LOCATE OWNER ASAP! Needs medical attention. He was found by a good samaritan that brought him to us! He's severely emaciated and dehydrated. We are not sure how long this little one has been lost but he is in terrible condition and will need hospitalization for a chance to survive. We are taking in donations for this pup as well. Call Dakota Vet to donate to the Angel Fund and please specify which pup you'd like to donate towards! Or venmo -please put the name Rudder in the memo.

https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3018644372062208198&created=1775075818

Male white/brown Shihtzu mix found North of Breckenridge on Hwy 9. If this is your pet please call Dakota Veterinary Hospital 701-642-9277

03/27/2026

‼️UPDATE 4/10/26‼️
From Homeward Animal Shelter:
This girl is with us, in a foster home 🙂 We named her Bunny, and she is doing great! She is the sweetest girl! She's still recovering but will be available for adoption in a few weeks when she is fully recovered. Picture in comments of her cuddling in her foster's lap.

‼️UPDATE 3/31/26‼️
This sweet girl now named Bunny had surgery yesterday to fix her broken femur! She is now sporting some pretty fancy hardware (see picture in comments). Surgery went well and she is now on the road to recovery!! 🙏We are still accepting donations to help the rescue cover her surgery cost - if you'd like to donate please see below and thank you to everyone who has donated! ❤️

‼️Update 10:30am 3/27/26‼️
No owner located yet & we are working on getting her placed into a rescue! She was likely hit by a car & left on the side of the road. She is stable but does have a fractured femur that will require a major orthopedic surgery (picture of xray in comments) She is a VERY sweet girl despite her injuries. We are accepting donations to help with the cost - please call to donate to the "Angel Fund" at Dakota Veterinary Hospital. 701-642-9277. Or you can venmo. Please put the name Bunny in the memo.
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3018644372062208198&created=1775075818

Need to located owner asap! Injured female lab mix found in Hankinson. Needs medical attention. If this is your pet please contact Dakota Veterinary Hospital 701-642-9277

07/14/2025

If you're in the area here is a great opportunity to get your pets vaccinated!

Dog and cat vaccines will be available along with dog heartworm/tick borne disease testing! Please have your dog on a leash and cats in carriers. Please share!

05/14/2025

🎉UPDATE TIME!!🎉

We seen Miss Penny this morning at Dakota Veterinary Hospital for her recheck exam and she looks FABULOUS!! What a huge transformation! Thank you to everyone that donated for her care and that cheered her on. She is now loving life!🥰

05/01/2025

Penny was in to Dakota Veterinary Hospital for a vet visit this morning. She was soaking up all the love! 🥰 She is now up 5 pounds and has so much more energy!

04/29/2025

🐾UPDATE 4/29/25🐾

Thank you all for your generous support & prayers for her care! 🙏❤️
Penny is now in her new forever home!!! She is making improvements in the right direction but still has a long road to recovery with a lot of upcoming vet visits. She is getting stronger everyday and has gained a couple pounds so far! Her mom reports that she is her little shadow and follows her everywhere! 🥰 (Updated picture in comments)

04/09/2025

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Please keep sharing & praying!

🐾UPDATE 4/29/25🐾

Thank you all for your generous support & prayers for her care! 🙏❤️
Penny is now in her new forever home!!! She is making improvements in the right direction but still has a long road to recovery with a lot of upcoming vet visits. She is getting stronger everyday and has gained a couple pounds so far! Her mom reports that she is her little shadow and follows her everywhere! 🥰 (Updated picture in comments)

4/11/25 Update
She remains hospitalized and there is now concerns of septicemia. She is still extremely weak but making small strides in the right direction. Please keep praying for this sweet girl! 🙏🙏❤️❤️

We greatly appreciate the generosity & kindness towards her care!

4/9/25
A severely emaciated, dehydrated puppy was found by a good Samaritan alongside the road north of Wahpeton. She is currently being treated at Dakota Veterinary Hospital. She is extremely weak and when arrived she was barely able to lift her head but was still able to wag her tail in good spirits. She will need days of hospitalization with IV fluid therapy and continued treatments. Her prognosis is uncertain at this point, really depends on how her fragile body responds to the supportive care. We are not certain on how she ended up on the side of the road but so very thankful this person found her when she did and decided to open her home and heart to help. Now let’s help this good Samaritan in any way we can! Any contributions towards her care will be greatly appreciated. You can call Dakota Veterinary Hospital 701-642-9277 to make donations directly to the “ANGEL FUND” for her care. Please share!!