We Love Prairie Dog​s

As this page is created, prairie dogs are being displaced from their wild habitat due to never-ending land development and our continually growing impact on our vanishing prairie ecosystem. Those displaced face uncertain outcomes, some are entirely destroyed, some are fortunate to be humanely relocated to be forever free, and then others find themselves with a different future. A future as an exotic pet. However, those that are in captive settings sometimes find themselves in situations beyond a caretaker's control that they may be placed up for adoption.
 

Please consider a well-screened and well-managed rescue/rehome situation to add to your prairie dog clan as an alternative to purchasing pups to help those in need.

Many rescues are looking for their final forever homes. However, it is very important to be extremely careful with this species particularly via Craigslist and other venues, including social media, as many placements not carefully screened and managed throughout the placement and integration process end up bouncing around to several homes unnecessarily and at the animal’s expense instead of finding their optimal long-term success story we ALL want them to achieve by taking part in the careful due diligence not only of the prairie dog in need of a home, but all characteristics of the potential new home that can significantly impact their long term success, lifespan, and behavioral outcomes along with the happiness and suitability for all in the home it is joining.

 

It is always 100% about getting the placement right for all the prairie dogs in question. This is not limited to the prairie dog(s) needing adoption assistance but also includes the established prairie dogs in the newly proposed home, other species of animals living there, and all the people residing in the home. IT IS IMPORTANT to recognize that some prairie dogs may be better matched to some homes MORE than others, and while one prairie dog may not be a good fit or match for one home, it may be perfect in another setting with careful screening, transition, and integration plans in place to ensure that you take the time to get it right before moving them in the first place.

 

We STRONGLY RECOMMEND *FREE* professional assistance when taking a prairie dog into your home *BEFORE* you take the leap, be it as a new prairie dog owner or someone with prior experience with one or more that could be extremely different than the prairie dogs being considered currently. Receiving free professional support where you can benefit from 27+ years of doctoral work specializing in the species, coupled with the experience of assisting 60,000+ prairie dogs in captive settings, helps ensure a smooth outcome for EVERYONE concerned to make the placement a one-and-done situation instead of taking the animal in just because we can and then seeing it isn't a good fit and bouncing it to yet another home at its expense. No one wants that.

 

 

Receiving professional and safe guidance regarding dietary changes or shifts in nutritional protocols during a rehome is critical. For that reason alone, it is a good reason to help partner for free for their success because the last thing they need is to change diets when going through the stress of changing homes. Dietary migrations and changes can be very challenging with this species, and how you change items and what order and quantity can cause a host of problems if an entire history is unknown. A stepped-out plan can make a world of difference to ensure a smooth outcome long-term.

 

If you’re interested in any of the placements on this website or in getting help with a placement you've discovered elsewhere that you’re considering and want to ensure you have all bases covered for a smooth transition, please contact Gena Seaberg directly at 425-870-1729 or by email at prairiedogconsultant@gmail.com for assistance.