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Puppies and dogs in Ottawa, Kansas

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Ottawa, Kansas. 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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River

Border Collie Mutt

Female, Adult
Ottawa, KS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Looking for River’s forever home! 4 years old. Border collie mix. Up to date on vaccines. We re-homed her beginning of August to where we thought was her forever home due to our other dog and her getting in pretty serious fights (our Aussie being the aggressor) anyways due to no fault of her own the lady can’t keep her now. I don’t want her bouncing around from place to place or for her to end up in the shelter. She’s the sweetest girl! Loves kids.. we have a one year old that she was great with and her last family had older kids as well as her being around kids of pretty much all ages. She’s fine with cats but due to our dog attacking her, at least as of a few months ago, she was pretty snippy with other dogs as she didn’t trust them. Please help me find this sweet girl a forever, loving home and fast! I really don’t want to bring her back to my house and her get her hopes up that she’s “home” just to rehome her since we unfortunately can’t keep her because of our other dog.
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Buddy

Beagle Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Young
Ottawa, KS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Theo

American Pit Bull Terrier Husky

Male, Puppy
Baldwin City, KS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Acquired him at Prairie Paws He is 9 months old He needs a family that has time to play with him and he loves to play with other dogs. He is playful, energetic, and sociable
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Roxy

Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Paola, KS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Roxy turned 2 on 8/9/26, she weighs 40 pounds, and she is a typical Bull Terrier. She loves playing in her large fenced in yard and going for romps (walks) on our 10 acres. She is intelligent, great at problem solving, housebroke, great with kids, almost never jumps on anyone, and she will not lick you. She's a complete sweetheart and the best cuddler. Her last home was with a gentleman who lived in a condo without a fenced in yard and lacked understanding of this breed. We had our last Bull Terrier for 10 years, until we lost her to an inoperable cancer. We love and miss her so much. Roxy needs a home with someone who is experienced with this breed and willing to work with her, keeping her exercised, reinforce current training, continue training and understand her background (see picture #4 for more details).
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Gator

Husky Samoyed

Male, Adult
Paola, KS
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Gator was surrendered due to change in the family circumstances. He is 6 years old and approx 80 lbs. He is such a well behaved and friendly guy. He loves humans, but he isn't sure around toddlers so kiddos over 5 please! He has done well with the dogs in his foster home. He is potty and kennel trained although the kennel isn't required after settling in. He grew up on a farm and protected the yard from squirrels and raccoons, so we are also looking for a home with no small animals! If you think Gator could be a good fit, please fill out an application at www.k911foundation.com/adopt. October 27, 2026, 10:26 am
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Diamond

Dachshund Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Paola, KS
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
October 27, 2026, 10:26 am

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RSTAR

Ottawa, KS 66067

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Safe Pause Dog Rescue and Rehab

807 s Locust, Ottawa, KS 66067

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MO Min Pin Rescue - Kansas City, KS

Kansas City, KS 66006

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Mastiff Hope & Friends

Osawatomie, KS 66064

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, reptiles, small animals

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Catahoula Rescue Network of Kansas

P.O. Box 424, Overbrook, KS 66524

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Rescue K-911

Paola, KS 66071

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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KARRA

Lyndon, KS 66451

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lawrence Humane Society

1805 E 19th St., Lawrence, KS 66046

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Internet Miniature Pinscher Service Inc.

Lawrence, KS 66047

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Wigglebutts Aussie Rescue

Parker, KS 66072

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