Border Paws Dog Rescue

07/07/2025

We had 7 adoptions in June! 🎉🐾 That’s 7 lucky pups who found their furever homes and 7 families whose hearts just got a whole lot fuller! 🥰

We’re so excited for all the wagging tails and happy trails ahead! 🐶❤️

07/05/2025

Shiloh has been waiting so long for someone to see her. Really see her.**🥺❤️‍🩹

For over SIX long months, this beautiful, resilient girl has been wondering when it’ll finally be her turn. She’s done everything right. She’s tried so hard. And still—no home of her own?!

Shiloh was once at risk of being euthanized in a New Mexico shelter. She was saved just in time and brought to safety in South Dakota with hopes of a brighter future. Since then, she’s completed three weeks of professional training with the South Dakota Canine Center and has transformed into an incredibly well-mannered dog.🩷

And now—**she gets along with other dogs.**✨
That’s right. Shiloh has made HUGE progress. With proper introductions, she can be with canine friends and would thrive with someone who can keep up with her training and give her the structure she blossoms under.🥹

But even with all her progress and heart, she’ll still be in a kennel run when we pick her up from training tomorrow. Still waiting.
Every day is the same. She plays with her toys—always carrying her favorite stuffed one like a little piece of comfort she can’t let go of—and waits.🥹

She’s about 4-5 years old, full of life, goofy energy, and so much love to give. Potty trained, kennel trained, smart as can be, and desperate for a place to finally call home.💔

We know she’s been overlooked again and again. Maybe it’s because she’s not a tiny puppy. Maybe because she’s been waiting so long that people assume something must be wrong. But nothing is wrong—she just hasn’t found her person yet.

If you’re looking for a dog who will adore you, follow you anywhere, and appreciate the little things like no other—please consider Shiloh.
She’s not giving up hope.
And neither are we.🐾

06/29/2025

06/28/2025

We still have 6 amazing dogs up for adoption!🐶 They are all SO sweet, well mannered and all have different temperaments for each of their future families!🥰

You can click on the link in the comments to read more about them or apply to adopt!😊

06/18/2025

Meet Trixie 💕
Trixie is a nearly 5-year-old sweetheart who’s looking for a new place to call home! 🥰 She’s being returned to our care at no fault of her own

Trixie is a gentle, affectionate girl who loves being around people of all ages. 🐶 Whether she’s your one and only or part of a pack, she’s happy to go with the flow. She thrives in both single-dog homes and with other canine companions.💗

She’s kennel trained, food motivated, and eager to please, making her both easy to love and easy to live with. 🐾 While she enjoys a good walk or hike, her favorite thing in the world is a cozy nap indoors. Think: snuggles, couch time, and those hilarious zoomie spins when the mood strikes!

Trixie does get a little excited when meeting new friends and may need a reminder not to jump up—she just really loves people! 😆 She’s equal parts mellow and playful, a perfect balance of lazy-day cuddler and happy-go-lucky adventurer.
Trixie hasn’t been tested with cats yet. She’s ready to bring a whole lot of love, laughs, and loyalty into her next chapter. Could that be with you?

Apply to foster/adopt in the comments

06/15/2025

A Little Behind the Scenes Update 🐾
We actually built these last fall… and somehow forgot to share with you all. 😆

2 of us built indoor/outdoor kennel runs at our homes! These aren’t permanent placements, just safe, temporary spots to give some of our facility dogs a much needed break🥰

Each of us has two runs, though we typically only use one at a time. Is it the perfect setup? Not exactly. But for many of these dogs, it’s the best situation they’ve ever known 🥹

🦴 The dogs get indoor/outdoor access all day
🌞 They have yard time 3x per day
🏡 It gives them space to decompress away from the busy facility
💛 And it gives us a chance to recharge too

Some dogs benefit so much from one on one attention and a quieter environment. Some dogs just don’t thrive in a traditional kennel setup and that’s okay. Having this flexibility means we can keep helping dogs while working to get the rest into foster homes.🥹🐶💗

Your support and donations make all of this possible. There’s so much that goes on behind the scenes that you might never see but we hope this gives you a glimpse of how far your support goes💗🐶

06/13/2025

Hi, I’m Cactus! 🌵🐾
I’m a Boston Terrier/Pit mix, born around February 22, 2024, and I weigh about 45 pounds of pure love and goofy charm.😆

I’m crate trained, mostly housebroken, and I’m a pretty chill, submissive guy. I like kids, I don’t mind cats, and I enjoy hanging out with other dogs too! Buuuut I’m still figuring out how to share stuff like food, toys, and bones. It’s not that I want to be greedy—I just haven’t quite learned the rules yet. With a little help, I know I’ll get there.🥰

I can be a tiny bit shy at first, but once I know you, I’m affectionate, playful, and ready for all the adventures. I’d love an active home with people who like to walk, play, and maybe even have another dog (as long as they’re cool with me learning how to be the best roommate).💙

If you’re looking for a sweet pup with good manners, a gentle heart, and a little room to grow—I’m your guy! 💚P.S. i also think im a lap dog 😆

⭐️link to foster/adopt is in the comments

06/04/2025

We are in need of some new toys and treats! If you would like to donate here is our Amazon wishlist 🥰

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36V5NJCDBW1NZ?ref_=wl_share

06/03/2025

Here’s an update on what we’ve been up to in April and May 🥰🐾

06/02/2025

Woohoo! 4 dogs found their forever homes in May! 🎉🐶

Congratulations to the fur babies and their new families!🥰