Central Dakota Humane Society

01/13/2025

Student art of my pet? YES, PLEASE!!

Sign up by Feb. 14 at https://bpsfoundation.com/partners/2025-paw-art/!

01/13/2025

Meet Elmo!

Elmo first arrived as a young pup to CDHS and adopted shortly after. But sadly, less than six months later he was returned because his family had “no more time for him anymore.”

Since then, he has been waiting patiently for his new family to find him and take him home. But waiting is really hard for a young dog, and for Elmo it has been an especially long wait. So, one day volunteer foster Jodi decided to give him a much-needed break from the shelter and took him home with her for a weeklong Staycation. Turns out this was EXACTLY what he needed!

At first, Elmo was super timid and shy, especially around Jodi and her sons who are both adults. He didn’t know how to settle into her home right away and mostly paced around the house or kept mostly to his kennel, even though the door was left open for him. He also wasn’t very hungry and didn’t finish all his meals.

But Jodi and her sons were very patient and let Elmo take his time to settle in. Without any pressure, they let him know that they were around if he wanted to play a game of fetch (his favorite!) or if he needed a super tasty snack – roast pork was a winner!

Pretty soon, Jodi found Elmo was venturing out of his kennel more, seeking her out more, and even pawing at her and nuzzling her hand for attention. By the end of the week, Elmo and her son were besties, and if he left the house Elmo would start looking for him! He also started finishing all his meals and napping more, instead of pacing around and hiding out in his kennel!

Even though Elmo is still waiting for his forever home, this opportunity to “take a break” from shelter life has been such a blessing. While he was learning how to settle in her home, Jodi was closely observing him and providing CDHS with lots of valuable information on Elmo, so that we can do our very best to match him with his forever home. We are hoping with this new information on him, Elmo won’t have to wait much longer!

We cannot thank volunteer foster Jodi enough for opening her home and her heart to our adoptable dogs. While CDHS does everything we possibly can to keep our dogs happy, we know that the shelter can never replace a real home, and for some of our dogs their stay with us can be especially challenging. Volunteers like Jodi can help give dogs who are having a hard time or who have been waiting a long time like Elmo, a much-needed break from all of the noise and commotion that is commonplace in a shelter.

Jodi is a fully trained Dog Critter Companion who completed online courses on reading canine body language, how to recognize stress in dogs, and how to offer them enrichment - and completed a 10-hour apprenticeship which allowed her to familiarize herself with the dogs available for short-term foster care. If you would like to learn more about becoming a short-term foster volunteer like Jodi, please contact [email protected] or call 701-667-2020. We need more volunteers like Jodi willing to give dogs like Elmo a Staycation!

01/13/2025

Gnomer Pyle after being told it’s his turn to do the dishes.

01/12/2025

CDHS TAILS of SUCCESS 💕🐾

From Lulu's family:
"Hello again! Yzma (Lulu) has officially met big brother and sister Mika and Skeeter (dogs), and everyone is doing ok with it. Skeeter got his nose swatted a couple times, but they are settling down minute by minute and are getting more used to each other. She actually came and sat with me today for the first time which made me extremely happy. We aren’t to a point where I feel comfortable not separating them when I leave, it’s only been a week since I brought her home, but I’m confident in 3-4 months it can happen!"

01/12/2025

CDHS TAILS of SUCCESS 💕🐾

From Finn:
"Hi! It's Finn from my furever home. It has been amazing here. My brother, Charlie, & I play every day. I now run & sprint in the big backyard. We get special meals every day, & dry stuff too. I have had so many adventures! I've seen my vet once cause I played too hard with my brother & had some pain. All better tho. I had to be treated for worms but that is all better too. My favorite thing is to snuggle up to mom & nap. Mom calls me a lover lush. I like to make mom happy, so I bring her things all day long. Things she didn't even know she needed like socks, sunglasses, napkins, potatoes. You know, things lying around I think she might have forgotten about. I love my big collection of toys we play with. I come in & out better now, it's not so scary. Mom is so patient with me. She has taught me to be a dog, chase things thrown & not be afraid of them. (I'm still figuring out catching.) She always holds things for me to smell & check out, so I know they are safe. I met Santa Clause & we got our picture taken. Mom found out my heritage, no more guessing what makes me me. I love to give hugs & kisses. At night, I sleep right next to mom, snuggled into her neck, & my paw around her. It is great here. Let all my friends still there waiting for their furever homes to know the wait is worth it. I gotta go, Charlie wants to play. Thanks for everything. BTW, mom says we might come visit soon."

01/12/2025

Tibetan monks taught our Tibet some relaxation techniques, or maybe it was the other way around.

01/11/2025

Look at these little milk monsters! Tiny momma kitty Rosemary is not even one year old and is doing a great job taking care of these kneady little whisker snappers. Go, momma, go. We'll take care of you and your babes. You deserve all the love.

01/11/2025

Pecan's Nutty Thoughts

New year, new exercise program!

01/11/2025

Daphne loves her play time in the snow! ⛄️

Consider a visit with Daphne. More info about her on our website under Available Dogs.

01/11/2025

Winter time is one of the best times to adopt a cat.

We mean, you're not gonna want to go outside anyway, so you might as well spend your time making a new lifelong friend. Right?

01/11/2025

Take a look at this beautiful, active girl. She is ready for some training, some adventure, some activity, and some calm time too.

BRIGETTA

Spayed Female
German Shepherd Mix

Approximate DOB: November 2023
Origin: Owner Surrender

"I am good girl who is working on her confidence. I would love someone who wants to be active with me and who is patient to help me grow into being the best girl around. I am sweet and happy. I need to have new experiences and learn about the great big world. I already went on KFYR-TV to visit with the people there. It was so much fun and helped me learn that adventures are out there. I'm ready for them. Are you?"

https://www.kfyrtv.com/video/2025/01/08/nd-today-central-dakota-humane-society/

Gets along with:
Children: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes

Brigetta's adoption fee is $250 plus tax. The adoption fee includes:
- Veterinary Exam
- Vaccinations (Distemper and Rabies)
- Spay
- Microchip
- Deworming
- Flea/Tick Treatment
- Bag of Science Diet Food
- Adoption Goodie Bag
- Discount Coupon for Training
- Discount Coupon for Grooming and Boarding

01/11/2025

Show us fierce, Milo!

01/10/2025

STRAY at CDHS: Brought in by Mandan Animal Control. No collar, no chip. Please contact CDHS if this is your cat. Will be held five days and prepared for adoption.

01/10/2025

STRAYS at CDHS: These two were found together on the 1600 block of Woodvale Dr., Bismarck. No collars, no chips

Please contact CDHS if one of these is your cat. Must have proof of ownership, such as vet records and photos. Will be held 5 days and prepared for adoption.

Also, one is male, one is female and the female looks a little portly. Any bets on the likelihood that she has kittens on board?

01/10/2025

“Yes, there’s a Pooh on my blanket but it wasn’t me, I swear!” — Starburst

01/09/2025

We love Brigetta. You will love her too. We are seeking a permanent home willing to be all in on this beautiful girl.

North Dakota Today

01/09/2025

If you adopt Churro and let him sleep in a drawer in your bedroom, you’ll have a Churro bureau.