or call 406-720-0385.<\/p>\n
DICKINSON, N.D. \u2014 Maybe you’re looking for something a little more unique than a cat or a dog for a pet. Maybe you’re “in the dog house” with your significant other, and looking for a way to bring back the sass in their step. Maybe you want to ensure that a wild animal ends up with a safe home.<\/p>\n
Whatever your motivation, you could be the next proud owner of one of 100 wild burros being sold by the federal Bureau of Land Management. <\/p>\n
The auction, called “Brayin’ across the Dakotas,” opens Monday, April 6.<\/p>\n
While most Bureau of Land Management auctions involve a competitive bidding process, this burro auction is timed to start April 6 \u2014 the first person to bid a flat fee of $125 on each burro claims the animal.<\/p>\n
Those wishing to bid need to create a login and complete an application in order to bid.<\/p>\n
Successful bidders can pick up their burros on May 30 in Richardton or Jamestown, North Dakota, or or Belle Fourche, South Dakota, according to a public notice from the Bureau of Land Management.<\/p>\n
Most of the burros available for sale through the auction were captured in the Havazu, Arizona, area, and are largely between 1 and 13 years old. Both neutered male and female burros \u2014 called geldings and jennies \u2014 are available.<\/p>\n
Most of the animals are labeled as untouched, meaning the animals have not had any training.<\/p>\n
The adoption process isn’t quite as simple as picking out your favorite burro from a set of photos, though. Each bidder has to file an application, verify their eligibility, and also submit a veterinarian-approved letter to the department a year after purchasing the animal to prove that it’s received adequate care.<\/p>\n
For wildlife enthusiasts, though, the opportunity might be just too rare to miss. For more information, visit <\/p>\n
wildhorsesonline.blm.gov<\/a><\/p>\n or call 406-720-0385.<\/p>\n
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