More about Dakota Alyssa *LOCAL*

To apply to adopt this dog now, complete our adoption application  HERE To see our upcoming events where you can meet some of our dogs, please see   HERE Age: approx. 5 months (as of 6/1/26) Weight: approx. 17 pounds (as of 5/28/26) Location: RI This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped. Meet darling Dakota, one fifth of the adorable Alyssa litter! This gorgeous, 5-month-old Lab/Hound mix is longing for a safe place to call home. While this unique breed mix brings the friendly, goofy and fun-loving energy of a lab, it also comes with the affectionate, loyal and independent hound personality. If you’re looking for a lovable family member with big ears and a bigger heart, this baby girl is ready to meet you! Dakota may be the most nervous of the bunch, but she's also one of the sweetest! She gets along with the adults, children, littermates and other dogs in foster care. She is cautious with most people, but we think treats and cuddles could quickly fix that. We haven’t had the chance to see how she interacts with cats. Her favorite activities include playing outdoors with her littermates and snuggling on the couch. She has even made great progress with house training! She is anxious when crated in the car and might not be the best companion for long car rides. This pretty princess knows what she wants and she will let you know—she can be vocal in play, in the crate, and especially when she wants something.  While this 5-month-old baby has impressed us so far, she still has a lot to learn, like household manners, basic commands and how to walk on a leash. Investing time into positive obedience training and socialization now will help puppies grow into an amazing adult dogs. It’s very rewarding and fun, too! Are you ready to open your heart and home to the delightful Dakota? Fill out an application today! An adoption donation is required for each adoption; please see   HERE   for more information about this. To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website: Adoption Application - SOS Animal Rescue League in Rhode Island (sosarl.org)   **Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.