Adoptable Dogs

Big Lakes County’s Animal Care Facility provides care for dogs who were found astray, may not have an identified owner, or dogs who were surrendered to Big Lakes County. Animals placed in the Animal Care Facility will stay for three days while our staff make every attempt to contact their owner. Animals that have not been claimed after the allotted days become the property of the County and will be placed up for adoption.

All dogs are spayed or neutered and vaccinated before they go to their new home!

To adopt, complete and submit an application form

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Lilly

Breed: Pitbull Mix
General Demeanour: Friendly, Outgoing
Sex: Spayed Female
Date of Birth: Appx. 2021

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Appearance: Black and white, medium size
Date Impounded: April 23, 2024
Adoption fee: $350

Lilly is a lovely gal, our current longest resident (tied only with her daughter, Petunia). Lilly is a big people loving girl, and is very sweet and gentle, but also happy and playful! She would appreciate a home that is higher in energy where she’ll have time to play, go for walks or runs, and space to unleash her zoomies. After having burned her energy she will be happy to curl up on or next to you for some cuddles and maybe a nice nap together. She is excellent on a leash, but once she starts going then she likes to stay going – she isn’t one to stop and smell the roses. When she wants to walk, then she’s walking! Running and jogging is well suited to her as well. She is a big time chewer, and appreciates lots of toys to sink her teeth into, and to keep her away from non-toys, like blankets and pillows (but if you have old ones then Lilly would love to help you dispose of them!). Lilly is a very smart girl whose ideal home is one where she is the only dog, has space to play and people to play with, and a family or owner who understands positive reinforcement to help her thrive.

Lilly is untested with cats, good with kids (tested with 10+ years old), and would like a home with no other dogs, please! Her daughter Petunia is also in our care.


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Scary Spice

Breed: Weimaraner Mix
General Demeanour: Friendly, Cuddly, Playful
Sex: Spayed Female
Date of Birth: Approx. Jan 2024

Location: Foster Home

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Appearance: Grey/brownand white with dark face, medium size
Date Impounded: May 14, 2024
Adoption fee: $350

Don’t worry about her name – Scary Spice isn’t scary at all! She is a playful girl who got her name because she came to us with a nasty cut on her leg, and had a super scared look in her eyes. And ok, that look has stuck a bit. But she’s not scary, and she’s not scared! She’s a suck-up who uses her sad, nervous look to her own benefit. Scary’s cut needed stitches and time after she came to us, but she quickly healed right up, and also learned to trust people after being quite afraid when she was first found. She is now a happy, playful girl, and after a few days of being in our care her siblings were found, and she was reunited with her four sisters. You would never know Scary once had a leg injury, because she loves to run, play, and jump! She is intuitive and learns well, but does require some positive reinforcements (meaning treats, and lots of them!) to help keep her attention focused when it is time to learn. She is good on a leash, and loves going for walks. Two of her siblings have gone off to be family pets, and that’s just what we’re looking for for Scary as well. She enjoys making new human and canine friends, and is well socialized with other dogs, and has a submissive personality, allowing other dogs to take lead and be in charge without problems from her. She can be a little shy around new people. We believe she had some bad experiences with humans before coming into our care, possibly having to do with the cut on her leg, and although she is a happy and loving girl now, she has some bad memories and can be timid upon first meets. Still, she warms up quickly, and doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. And she’s warmed up to you, you’ll have a hard time getting rid of her – Scary is something of a Velcro dog, meaning she loves to stick close to her people, and moreso, she loves to cuddle! She is a very affectionate dog who loves physical contact with people. We’d love for Scary to find a home that will always remind her how to be cared for and loved!

Scary is good with kids (tested with 10+ years), untested with cats, and good with other dogs. Her siblings are Posh and Ginger, also in our care.


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Elf (On the Shelf)

Breed: Heeler/Kelpie Mix
General Demeanour: Friendly, cuddly
Sex: Neutered Male
Date of Birth: Approx. 2022

Location: Foster Home

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Appearance: Golden/red, small to medium size
Date Impounded: Aug 9, 2024
Adoption fee: $300

Elf is a friendly, sweet little guy with a people-pleasing nature and well-mannered behaviour. His name comes from his goofy side – when we first got him, he thought sleeping on an empty upper-level shelf was far better than sleeping on his dog bed! Elf has shown aptitude towards basic obedience and leash skills, and he enjoys having a routine that he can naturally fall into. He knows commands such as ‘sit’ and ‘lay’ and is an absolute dream to walk on a leash. He also loves to play fetch! He truly embodies the heeler stereotype of ‘Velcro dog’ and is more than happy to go wherever his person goes, and is never more than a whistle away from your side. While he is a complete snuggle bug and will lay down for cuddles with just about anyone, he would much rather be playing than napping. Whether it’s wrestling with his foster siblings or chewing on his toys, he always finds something for himself to do. Elf is very food motivated and while he will steal snacks if he can, he always gives back what he takes if he’s caught and told to. Consistent meals and training and have helped with his Aladdin tendancies of food stealing (especially pizza), and he will wait like a proper gentleman for his meals.

Elf has been around cats, other dogs, and livestock. He is good with other dogs, but best suited to dogs his own age or younger, as his heeler nature has him playing a little rough for some of his senior friends. He is interested in cats and finding out if they want to play with him, but will leave them alone when told to. He is interested in livestock and should be supervised around cattle.

He is house and crate trained. He is untested with children.


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Mack

Breed: Mixed Breed
General Demeanour: Playful, Energetic
Sex: Neutered Male
Date of Birth: Approx. May 2024

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Appearance: Tan & brown, medium
Date Impounded: Sept 18, 2024
Adoption fee: $300

Mack is a young boy who is growing like an absolute weed before our eyes! He is such a smart young dog, picking up on basic obedience very easily, and is doing good with his leash skills (although in his mind a leash is still a a snack). He is a playful boy who loves to run around, chew on toys, and be around people and other dogs. As well as being taught manners and obedience by our staff, some of our older dogs have also been teaching Mack to be a good boy, and he learns well from other dogs. As he grows Mack will have to continue to be taught basic obedience, as any young dog would. He would do well in a medium to high energy household that has time to put into teaching a young and playful puppy.

Mack is good with most other dogs. He is good with older kids (tested with 13+). He is untested with cats.


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Chloe

Breed: Shepherd Mix
General Demeanour: Shy, sweet, playful
Sex: Spayed Female
Date of Birth: Dec 2023

Location: Foster home

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Appearance: Brown, large size
Date Impounded: Nov 4 2024
Adoption fee: $350

Chloe is a very shy dog with very little experience in being around people. Most of her life she was allowed to roam freely and acted as essentially a stray, with the majority of her human interactions coming from occasional, random feedings. Despite no formal training and not being raised around people, Chloe is friendly, although very shy. She requires patience and a gentle hand (and if that hand has food in it, then she is sure to befriend you faster!). Understanding is key to getting to know Chloe. She was dealt a very rough hand in her first year of life. No shelter, no regular feedings, made to fend for herself. The scar tissue you can feel on her ears and see on her face speak of how hard it is for a dog to largely live on their own, and how Chloe didn’t have an easy beginning to her life. We are now working on teaching Chloe to be not just a dog, but a pet. Someone capable and deserving of love and care, because we never want this girl to have to fend for herself again. Chloe doesn’t know the basics – how to walk on a leash, commands such as sit or stay, that a hand being reached out to her means pets, not harm. But she is learning, and she is learning fast. Chloe doesn’t have an ounce of aggression or meanness to her. When she gets nervous she cowers, but patience works wonders. We’ve already discovered she loves ear scratches and is learning to be ok with showing of her belly for belly rubs. She’ll eat right of your hand, and is willing to share her bed with employees to get some pets. She likes a soft blanket to cuddle up on, and a ball to toss around. She is such a sweet girl who just wants a peaceful, caring life, and a family to love and be loved by. Chloe is looking for a quiet, understanding home who will work through her nerves and show her how to be a pet, and how to be cared for. She is sure to be a rewarding dog to watch grow and learn.

Chloe is shy but good with other dogs, although she would prefer the company of other female dogs. She is untested with cats and kids.


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Jet

Breed: Mixed Breed
General Demeanour: Friendly, playful, outgoing
Sex: Neutered Male
Date of Birth: Approx 2020

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Appearance: Tan medium-large size
Date Impounded: Nov 7 2024
Adoption fee: $300

Jet is a happy, friendly, and playful boy. He doesn’t seem to have a care in the world, and is always wagging his tail and letting his tongue loll out! He is very used to being around people and hanging out outdoors. He is good at walking on a leash and with basic obedience, although he does have a tendancy to jump up on people when he is excited, which we are teaching him not to do.

Jet is good with other dogs. He is untested with cats and kids.


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Ducky

Breed: Border Collie Mix
General Demeanour: Friendly, playful
Sex: Neutered Male
Date of Birth: Approx early 2024

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Appearance: Black and white, medium size
Date Impounded: Jan 3, 2025
Adoption fee: $300

Ducky is a sweet, friendly boy who was picked up after a month of reports of him being all by himself in a local hamlet. He was a quick heart stealer when he jumped immediately into our staff’s vehicle – he couldn’t wait to get off the streets and into someone’s loving arms. Ducky is a playful guy with a whole lotta love that would do well in a medium to high energy home, with lots of room and time to play. He is very good on a leash, and knows how to sit when offered a treat as a reward for doing so. He does jump some in his energetic excitement, and is working on his manners to not do so.

Ducky is great with other dogs, but untested with cats and kids.


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Loki

Breed: Boxer Mix
General Demeanour: Friendly, energetic
Sex: Neutered Male
Date of Birth: Feb 18, 2019

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Appearance: Brown & white
Date Impounded: Jan 6, 2025
Adoption fee: Generously Donated

Loki is a happy and high energy boy. He was found trying to get into some warmth as he was cold, scared and lonely. Since then, he has warmed up to us and the environment he is in now. Loki is quite a vocal guy with bursts of energy. Loki loves hanging out outside with his buddies that he has made in our care. He is great on a leash and loves to be moving. We would like to see Loki out of here to spend the rest of his life with a loving family, preferably indoors with his short hair.

Loki is great with other dogs and kids. He is untested with cats.


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Willow

Breed: Shepherd Mix
General Demeanour: Friendly, shy
Sex: Female
Date of Birth: Approx. September 2024

Location: Foster Home

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Appearance: Brown, black snout
Date Impounded: Jan 14, 2025
Adoption fee: $350

Willow is a sweet girl, one of a litter of four. She came to us after being an outdoor dog, likely a stray, or unwanted litter, and was quite scared, clearly not knowing much about being taken care of. That said, she is now settling in at her foster home where she can get all the love and learning that she has been missing out on. She is gaining more confidence in herself, and with time we’re sure she is going to grow in to a beautiful, smart young lady who would be a good family pet.

Willow is good with other dogs and kids. She is untested with cats. Her siblings are Opal, Jazzy, and Pickle.


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Jazzy/Reign

Breed: Shepherd Mix
General Demeanour: Friendly, brave
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: Approx. September 2024

Location: Foster Home

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Appearance: Black, white chest
Date Impounded: Jan 14, 2025
Adoption fee: $300

Jazzy is a sweet guy, one of a litter of four. He came to us after being an outdoor dog, likely a stray, or unwanted litter, and was quite scared, clearly not knowing much about being taken care of. He is now being taken care of by a foster home, and slowly settling into a routine of learning and love, so he will be able to quickly catch up on all that he missed in terms of care for the first few months of his life. Jazzy is the most brave of all of his siblings, he likes to take life by the tail – followed by his shadow of a sister, Willow.

Jazzy is good with other dogs and kids. He is untested with cats. His siblings are Opal, Willow, and Pickle.


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Cece

Breed: Shepherd Mix
General Demeanour: Friendly
Sex: Female
Date of Birth: Approx. November 2024

Location: Foster Home

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Appearance: Black, grey, tan
Date Impounded: Feb 3, 2025
Adoption fee: $350

Cece is a loving puppy – especially when it comes to her foster mom. She is on the shyer side and takes a little bit to gain her trust/confidence.. But with that she has been through, we can’t blame her. She likes to play fight with her much larger older brother – her size does not matter to her. She is picking up on manners and commands at her foster home and will make a great family pet.

Cece is good with other dogs and cats. Her brother is Toto.


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Puck

Breed: Mixed Breed
General Demeanour: Friendly
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: Approx. November 2024

Location: Foster home

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Appearance: Black and white
Date Impounded: Feb 6, 2025
Adoption fee: $300

Puck is a loving, sweet, and calm puppy. He is very quiet and laid back, and we have yet to hear him bark more times than we can count on one hand. He likes to be close to people and always be by their side or have someone in sight. Although very calm, he does have his bursts of energy and likes to run around and play, or chew on some toys and bones. He also really likes to watch TV! He is working on house training, and is already very good on a leash and likes to go for walks, even in cold winter weather. He is an incredibly adorable, well behaved, smart, and loveable dog.

Puck is good with other dogs and cats.


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Henry

Breed: Mixed Breed
General Demeanour: Friendly, playful
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: Approx. December 2024

Location: Foster home

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Appearance: Black and white
Date Impounded: Jan 21, 2025
Adoption fee: $300

Henry is a sweet, playful guy. He loves to chew, as any puppy does, and if it fits in his mouth it’s going in to his mouth. Socks and pants are especially enticing to him at the moment, but he can be persuaded to chew on more appropriate items like his many toys, with a bit of convincing. He is working very hard on house training, and although he isn’t perfectly consistent with it yet, he has learned that going to the door means going outside to use the bathroom, and being rewarded with a treat after! He is a very food motivated boy. He does need some work with food, as he hasn’t quite figured out that he won’t be starving ever again, and is frequently hungry and will devour anything within reach. He is very affectionate and loves human attention.

Henry is good with other dogs, cats, and kids.


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Reese

Breed: Chocolate Lab/Border Collie
General Demeanour: Friendly, Shy
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: Approx. September 2024

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Appearance: Brown
Date Impounded: Feb 14, 2025
Adoption fee: $300

Reese is a young boy who came to us overly skinny and scared as he came from a very unstable living situation. He was living in a neglectful home with little to no care or attention. He is young so he is still learning his basic commands and manners which his foster dad says he is making great progress on – he has perfected sit and lay down. Reese has a lot of potential and is a very smart and sweet boy. He loves a good cuddle and once he is comfortable, he will be attached to you! His foster dad says that he is a bit of a chicken so he likes to be near a human to keep him safe. His recall is excellent and his training is going well. He likes to counter surf so his foster home is working on that with him.

Reese is great with other dogs and cats. He is untested with kids.


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Annabella

Breed: Yellow Lab
General Demeanour: Friendly, Quiet
Sex: Female
Date of Birth: Approx. 2024

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Appearance: Blonde
Date Impounded: March 19, 2025
Adoption fee: $350

She is a small quiet girl looking for her forever home. She is a little jumpy but only to try and give you a hug. She is good on a leash, tends to pull a bit but you can barely feel it because of her size. She is in good physical shape and is ready to meet you and your family. We figure she would make a great indoor family pet.

She is still in her quarantine period so she is untested with other dogs, cats and kids.


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Katie

Breed: Border Collie Mix
General Demeanour: Friendly, Outgoing
Sex: Spayed Female
Date of Birth: Approx 2019

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Appearance: Black and white
Date Impounded: March 23, 2025
Adoption fee: $350

Katie is an absolute love bug who loves attention. She is a sweetheart and will be your shadow if you let her. She is used to being an outdoor dog but we think she could easily adapt to being indoor. Katie would do best with a friend to play with as she does not like to be lonely.

Katie is good with other dogs and kids, untested with cats.