Yay! South Dakota Dog Rings In 2026 With His New 'Fur-ever' Home

Do you remember Quill, the South Dakota pup who was the longest resident at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society? Guess what...he finally got his wish of a new home!

After officially being at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society for 278 days, Quill started 2026 with his new family.

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Sioux Falls Area Humane Society (via Facebook)

Quill's journey at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society wasn't easy, but he is finally getting a second chance. The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society shared Quill's story in a sweet Instagram video.

Quill is one of the 3,689 furry friends that were adopted at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society in 2025. But staff says in a Facebook post that Quill's adoption was the "BEST news imaginable" to end the year.

Quill has defined the odds and shows that happy endings do exist!

After 278 DAYS filled with waiting, hoping, and trying, he now has a family of his own.

Not because of his story. Not because of his wait. But because it was meant to be.
While we are overjoyed for Quill, the staff and volunteers shared a bittersweet, tearful moment as the dog who filled up so much of 2025 walked out the doors.
From longest-stay to right-where-he-belongs... happy tails, Quill!

Sioux Falls and the staff at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society couldn't be happier for Quill!

Quill will always have a little piece of my heart, but he has found an absolutely perfect furever home and I am so, so happy for him and proud of him!

This made me tear up! Thank you for adopting him!

Crying the happiest tears for the goodest boy!!

Yes!!!! Cheering so loud for this!!! Thank you for giving him a home and love!!!

Congratulations to Quill and his new family! May your days be filled with cuddles, belly rubs, and endless treats!