Adoptable Dogs & Animals

Anthrozoology Dog on Mat

Adopt a Program Animal

Class of 2024

The curriculum within Anthrozoology canine coursework is centered around students learning canine physiology, health, ethology, operant and classical conditioning, applied behavior analysis, animal sheltering, culture and conflict, olfaction, therapy, and service work, as well as identifying possible career objectives. Anthrozoology student handlers work and live with their adoptable dog during the academic year.

Our adoptable animal program does not produce working animals or therapy/service animals. At the end of the academic year, they become lovely companion animals. Each student walks away having had a unique experience impacting their understanding and perspective of the human-animal bond.

A part of the process involves sharing videos and photos with the public via social media, and screening potential adopters. In the Spring, Students interview potential adopters of their program animals. The choice of adopter is based on compatibility, looking for the best home to suit the dog’s needs.

Please note, there is no guarantee a program animal will have the skills and interest to go onto more rigorous training - beyond Carroll College for service work. Animals are selected based on their temperament, and capacities to learn in the campus environment.

Canine Graduation is in late April or early May. This celebration is open to the public and all adopting families. We are thankful for all the local humane societies that have partnered with us!

Important information:

  • All of the animals belong to their respective regional shelters.  Potential owners will go through the shelter’s specific adoption process.
  • Contact us - If you would like more information about the Anthrozoology program, contact us at anz@carroll.edu.
  • For information about a specific dog, see the contact information that accompanies each animal's bio. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out our adoption application, and we will get back to you within a week.
  • One way to provide substantial support for Anthrozoology’s canine program is through a $2,500 donation to sponsor a shelter animal for one year. Please contact Major Gifts Officer Kathy Ramirez at kramirez@carroll.edu  or (406) 447-4445 if you’d like to talk about this or other ways to support our hard work!
Churro

Churro

Churro is a sweet, cuddly 2 year old that loves people. She is energetic, but she also enjoys settling down at the end of the day. She would prefer to be at home where she can be herself - the center of attention of course! Churro is unsure of other dogs, but if given time and patience, she can slowly warm-up to another dog. She loves toys and her favorite game is Tug. Churro is currently learning to enjoy her crate, but she enjoys it more when her human is around!

Dory

Dory

Dory is a Corgi and Jack Russell Terrier mix and is estimated to be 7 years old from LCHS. She enjoys walks, snuggles, and long naps in the afternoon. Dory is learning commands both vocal and in American Sign Language, currently, she knows both sit and down in ASL. She would prefer a calm home environment where she can be the center of attention. Little is known about her past but is excited for whatever the future may bring!

Nugget

Nugget

This cute little guy is named Nugget. He is an energetic and cuddly lap dog with an adorable underbite. Nugget is around two years old with the energy of a puppy and the desire to snuggle. He wants to be friends with every person he meets, but treats and belly rubs are the fastest way to his heart. Nugget loves being the center of attention, so we believe he may do best as an only pup. He is open to slow introductions with a new dog though. He prefers to hang out indoors but loves to take his daily walks.

Brad for wall

Brad

Brad is a 4 year old heeler mix from LCHS, but he is not your typical heeler mix. He spends a lot of his time sleeping in funny positions, but when he is not getting his beauty rest, he is doing anything he can for treats. Brad knows a wide variety of tricks ranging from a down stay to weaving between legs to pressing buttons on cue.  The most heeler thing he knows how to do is occasionally bark at things he finds worthy and following around his people. He is full of personality and loves showing his emotions through his infamous “side-eye”. His quirks include random bursts of zoomies, his lip getting stuck on his teeth, and holding his paw up when he gets really focused on looking at something.