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Dakota - States Litter

Adult
Male
Medium

Mixed Breed
Mixed Breed

About Dakota - States Litter

Kenai, AK

Breed

Mixed Breed&Mixed BreedMix

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Male

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Dakota - States Litter’s Compatibility

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Dakota - States Litter's Story

“Please adopt me!” Dakota Dakota is doing great and is really ready for a home of his own. His foster has been working with him using a training collar; it's really helping with his recall! He likes to be outside, a lot. He does well in his kennel and is doing pretty good on leash. His foster has been taking him walking most nights, he loves it, he will go for miles if you let him. While interested in food (who isn't?), he doesn't counter surf and has a refined palate enjoying carrots, apples, strawberries, and other culinary treats. He's always ready for a ride in the car, especially if it's taking him to the beach or his favorite trail. He keeps his trim 40 lb physique by chasing and playing with other like-minded dogs at the dog park. He still likes to chase the cats a little bit, but he gets better and better. The cats will actually cuddle with him at night now. He's just turned into such a sweetheart. Dakota does good with grooming too, including baths, brushing his teeth, and clipping & filing his nails regularly. He doesn't love it, but he is very tolerant of it. He also loves toys and bones, anything that squeaks or that he can chew on. Dakota is from the States Litter. Mixed breed, about a year old now. Before considering adding a dog to your family, please note that KPAL Rescue has a mandatory process in place which includes a home visit. More information on our adoption process can be found in our pinned post, please read that (and this adoption post) in their entirety - our process cannot be waived. We do not ship our animals and we do not allow for third-party transportation. Our adoption process is outlined on our website: www.kpalrescue.org/pet-adoption/, our Adoption Application can also be found on that website. Please direct questions regarding adoption to kpaladoption@gmail.com. KPAL Rescue dogs are vetted (age-appropriately vaccinated for Parvo/Distemper & Rabies, microchipped, spayed/neutered, dewormed, etc.). There will be a fee of $350 + tax so that we can continue to help other animals in need. As always, donations are also very appreciated. Please share. #kpalrescue

“Please adopt me!” Dakota

Dakota is doing great and is really ready for a home of his own. His foster has been working with him using a training collar; it's really helping with his recall! He likes to be outside, a lot. He does well in his kennel and is doing pretty good on leash. His foster has been taking him walking most nights, he loves it, he will go for miles if you let him. While interested in food (who isn't?), he doesn't counter surf and has a refined palate enjoying carrots, apples, strawberries, and other culinary treats.

He's always ready for a ride in the car, especially if it's taking him to the beach or his favorite trail.
He keeps his trim 40 lb physique by chasing and playing with other like-minded dogs at the dog park. He still likes to chase the cats a little bit, but he gets better and better. The cats will actually cuddle with him at night now. He's just turned into such a sweetheart.

Dakota does good with grooming too, including baths, brushing his teeth, and cl

How To Adopt

Dakota - Sta... was listed as Adoptable by Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue

How can I adopt Dakota - Sta...?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Dakota - Sta... is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Dakota - Sta...?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Dakota - Sta..., they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue's Adoption Policy

Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers (KPAL) Rescue has a structured process in place to ensure our animals are adopted into safe homes that fit their unique needs and qualities. KPAL RESCUE CAN ONLY CONSIDER ALASKA RESIDENTS FOR ADOPTION. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING, PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ADOPTION LISTING. ALL PETS POSTED ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, WE WILL NOT BE RESPONDING TO EMAILS ASKING IF THE PETS ARE AVAILABLE. This process is outlined below. Please note that not all who apply will move to the next step in the process. There are no waivers to this process. KPAL Rescue is strictly ran by volunteers, we have no paid staff so please be patient as your application is processed. We do not adopt outside of Alaska and we do not ship our animals. Step #1: The Application! View our adoptable pets and complete the Adoption Application https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24218/generic . Once submitted, this Adoption Application is sent automatically to our Adoption Coordinator at kpaladoption@gmail.com. If you are applying for a puppy/kitten, please note that you will not be applying for one baby in particular but rather for one in the litter (if applicable). We do not adopt out two puppies from the same litter due to the high risk of Littermate Syndrome. Step #2: The Background Check Zone! A background check is required to adopt from KPAL Rescue, this background check is completed by VeriScreen and costs the applicant $14. If you don’t want to complete a background check when adopting a new animal for your family, please consider adopting from your local Animal Shelter. Step #3: The Home Interview! You don’t have to be rich or live in a fancy house. You don’t have to have your house in tip-top shape for us – we are animal lovers, too, so don’t worry about your dog hair dust bunnies in the corner or that the kitty kicked litter out of its box and you haven’t swept it up yet – we get it! Our mission of these home interviews is to see the potential living quarters of the animal, have a face-to-face conversation, and to point out potential dangers for the animals (and ask you to fix them). A fence is not required for all adoptable animals (although it may be required in certain instances), but a containment plan is. What is also required is time: time to put into training, socializing, bonding with, and loving your new pet. We do understand you’re busy: you have a job, you have kids in sports and after school activities, and you volunteer, the list goes on; but we are looking for a place for these animals to be a part of the family. Step #4: The Selection Process! We are looking for the best opportunity for our animals to succeed in their new homes. Our animals are NOT first-come/first-served, we are looking for the BEST fit. The animals are our priority. We speak for the animals. We place them in homes that we would be comfortable leaving our own pets in. Every single dog, cat, turtle, etc. is imprinted on our hearts and we find the best loving homes for them. Just because you aren’t selected as the perfect home for one animal does not necessarily mean you won’t be a perfect fit for a different one! Step #5: The Adoption Finalization! If you are selected for the animal then the final step of the adoption process is to make it official. At this point you will meet with a KPAL Representative to sign the Adoption Contract and to pay the adoption fee for the animal (which is $350 for dogs, for example). Our animals are placed with a return clause, if you ever had to come to the decision that you could no longer keep your animal then it must be returned to KPAL Rescue. Our animals are also placed into homes with spay/neuter clauses; your new pet will come to you spayed/neutered or you will have to arrive to the appointment that is scheduled for you (and the adoption will be finalized after that surgery). Our puppies are spayed/neutered at 12 weeks old – besides medical, there are no exceptions to this policy (medical exceptions must be written by a Veterinarian). Our adoption fee is non-negotiable – many times the costs of the animal’s vet care, spay/neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations exceed the cost of the adoption fee. If you have any questions in regards to adopting a KPAL animal, please contact us at kpaladoption@gmail.com. Thank you for considering to adopt from our organization! #kpalrescue

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Our mission is to provide a safe environment for stray, surrendered, lost, abused, neglected or abandoned animals through a network of caring fosters and volunteers with an ultimate goal of placing them in safe loving forever homes where they can enjoy the love and companionship they deserve. Our long-term goal is to create...