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Puppies and dogs in Columbia, Illinois

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Columbia, Illinois. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Carter

Labrador Retriever

Male, puppy
ST LOUIS, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Carter! He is a 5 month old lab mix looking for his forever home! He is super sweet and loving and has all of the characteristics of a puppy his age! Please fill out an application at actnowrescue.net

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Larry

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, adult
ST LOUIS, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This is Larry a 68lb pittie mix lap dog who's looking for his forever family through ActNow! Rescue. He'll keep himself entertained for hours and when he's ready to crash he'll crawl right up onto your lap whether you're ready or not because he's just a big cuddly boy! He loves his zoomies and would do very well in a big yard with a fence. He hasn't been cat or kid tested. He wasn't terribly interested in meeting the other dogs in my house but once he did he was super playful! He would be a great family dog ❤️ Please fill out an application at actnowrescue.net

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Harvey

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, adult
ST LOUIS, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Harvey is 2-3 years old and 65lbs. He hasn't been cat or kid tested but he's good with other dogs. He listens incredibly well so he's very trainable! He's already learned to wait at the door until you tell him he can leave he knows sit down and he's both crate and potty trained. He is so easy to walk for a dog his size and with his strength. He absolutely loves his people and always wants to be around you. His favorite thing to do is play fetch and he will bring it back to you and put it right in your hand without you even having to say let go or drop it. He would love an active family with a bit of structure. I can't say enough good things about this boy! It's going to be very difficult for me to let him go but I will for the perfect family! Please fill out an application at actnowrescue.net

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Angel

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Female, adult
ST LOUIS, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Angel! She is a 2-3 year-old fox terrier. Angel is a little shy at first, and can take a little time to warm up to new people. (She prefers women and can be uncomfortable with men) She loves to sit in a lap (but does not like to be picked up or carried), snuggle under the covers and just be with you, no matter what you are doing! She is a little shadow, if you are in a room, so is she!! She has been previously adopted on and it did not work out, but we did learn a few things. She must have a home with NO CATS. She is a little needy and would like someone to be around as much as possible, and she absolutely needs a fenced in yard. She will not go potty while on a leash. Angel is picky about which dogs she likes (she does not like the majority of other dogs) but a calm small dog who is submissive would be the best option for a companion. Any children in the home should be older, calm and good with dogs. She is a cuddle bug and prefers to spend her time cuddled under a blanket with you or snuggled up in her bed filled with blankets. Adoptions in the St. Louis, MO area only. If you are interested in Angel, Please email any questions to shannonkreader@gmail.com or fill out an application at actnowrescue.net

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Laika

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, adult
ST LOUIS, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This is Laika. Laika has had a very rough start to her life. She was hit by a car and left on a cement floor at a vet's office with no medical care for 2 months. ActNow! Rescue tagged her and got her to a surgeon for an evaluation. It turns out that neither of her knee caps are where they're supposed to be and sadly there's a chance that surgery won't even fix the problem. The vet had said he was surprised she can even walk at all bc her left knee is only slightly better than her right and she really only uses that one leg. Once she is adopted if something were to happen to her better leg, the rescue will be responsible for that care. However, she gets around just fine! She runs and plays with other dogs and doesn't have any issues with stairs. She's only around a year old, not sure what breed she is but I know she's absolutely beautiful inside and out! She only weighs about 34lbs and is so sweet that I'm surprised she doesn't melt when water touches her 🥺. She's potty trained and crate trained although she really doesn't need to be in a crate and I haven't had her in one bc she doesn't destroy anything in the house when I'm away. She's great with other dogs and while she hasn't been kid or cat tested I can only assume based on what I've seen that she would do great. While I believe she would do great with kids I don't want her to go to a home with young children only bc I'm worried they might knock her over, it's usually the other way around lol. She doesn't need to go on walks so as not to put more stress on her left leg so if you're an older couple she might be the ideal girl for you. Please fill out an application at actnowrescue.net

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Rocco

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, adult
ST LOUIS, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Rocco is around a year old and currently 67lbs of pure love. He was going to be euthanized because he was so scared in the shelter he just shook. Once I got him home he was able to decompress he decided that he just wants love. I don't know where he came from or what his story is but he's a happy boy now. He gets along with other dogs but hasn't been cat or kid tested. He does know how to get out of a wire crate and is working on potty training. He's not afraid of the leash and will walk on one. He also knows sit and the command get in the crate. Who wants to help Rocco be a confident happy boy? Please fill out an application at actnowrescue.net

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Dog shelters and rescues in Columbia, Illinois

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Columbia, Illinois. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Helping Strays of Monroe County

4221 Hanover Rd., Columbia, IL 62236

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Act Now Rescue - St Louis Mo

PO BOX 510321, ST LOUIS, MO 63151

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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St. Francois

5706 Mango Dr, St. Louis, MO 63129

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Wonder Weims Rescue- Missouri

St. Louis, MO 63129

Pet Types: dogs

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Bluetails - St. Louis MO Transport Stop

4451 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129

Pet Types: dogs

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Needy Paws Rescue

St Louis, MO 63125

Pet Types: dogs

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Bishop's Small Dog Rescue, Inc. NFP

4118 Waterloo Rd., Waterloo, IL 62298

Pet Types: dogs

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Hay Dude Critter Rescue - MO transport

St. Louis, MO 63111

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

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L & S Dog Diggity Rescue - St Louis MO Transport Stop

St Louis, MO 63111

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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St. Louis English Bulldog Rescue

PO Box 160165, St. Louis, MO 63116

Pet Types: dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
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German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
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Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
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