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Puppies and dogs in Missouri

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Missouri. 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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Louie

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Young
Raytown, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Please help us find the perfect home for Louie. He is a year-old dog who is fixed, listens attentively, and comes right back when called. He is very good with other dogs and kids. Unfortunately, his current home is too small and lacks a fenced yard for him. Louie is potty-trained and is a bit over 85 pounds, incredibly loving, gentle, loyal, and very playful. He is fully potty-trained and enjoys spending time with people, relaxing ant home with you and being outdoors. When he is outside, he is quite entertaining and doesn’t need constant companionship. He is also protective of his home and deeply devoted to his family. Honestly, he is a dream dog. We will be selective because Louie deserves a great home with wonderful people. If you or someone you know might be the right fit, please reach out
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Pepper (Courtesy Post)

Border Collie

Female
Columbia, MO
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(when grown) -
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House-trained,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Courtesy PostCourtesy Post.  See contact info at the end of bio. Pepper is a 2.5-year-old Border Collie with a sweet, goofy demeanor. She  was abandoned after not making the cut as a working dog on a cattle farm  (apparently, she preferred playing with the herd). She was found very  underweight with several short-term health conditions, suggesting a  significant amount of time away from care. She now has a clean bill of  health.   Pepper is big for a female Border Collie, with sturdy arms, big paws,  and a hard head. She’s an inch taller and two inches longer than her  foster brothers, who are both 50-pound male Border Collies. When she was  found, she was a 3 on the body condition chart at 54 pounds. She’s now  very healthy at 65 pounds. Through the process of trying to find her  owner, her breeder was found and claims Pepper is an ABCA Border Collie  with an Irish working dog pedigree. Though she shows signs of that  herding speed and explosiveness, she seems to need less occupation than  her 10+ year-old foster brothers.  Despite coming from a farm, Pepper is housebroken, kennel trained, and  good on a leash. In a short amount of time, she’s learned the routine  of her foster parents’ dogs, catching on to schedules and everyday  commands and fitting in well much of the time. With some initial  boundary setting, she’s respectful of what furniture is pet approved.  Pepper has improved greatly on appeasement behaviors, but will still  lick hands, whimper, or vocalize like a husky when she’s excited.  She’ll let out a groan of disapproval otherwise. Pepper is very  friendly with everyone she meets and is gentle with her foster  family’s toddler. While she likes to play outside, go on walks and car  rides, and run with her foster brothers in the backyard, she’s always  the first dog to chill out on her own and is very content hanging out  near the couch, on a dog bed, or on the patio. Pepper is still a puppy  and loves keeping herself busy with chew toys… she’ll find her own  if pet-friendly chew toys aren’t around. Pepper should not be off  leash.  Unfortunately, she butts heads with her foster brothers pretty often.  Pepper is not aggressive or an instigator, but she is ignorant to her  foster brothers’ signals and space. Often absentmindedly getting  between them and their favorite toys, beds, bowls, etc., they’ll growl  or snip, which has caused outbursts. She’s also working on the “let  go” portion of fetch & play, triggering some territorial disputes over  toys. Other times she’ll be submissive and allow herself to be herded  by her brothers. Her foster parents are working on the situation but  haven’t had a lot of success (three hard heads). All that said, Pepper  does not like to be left out and is most comfortable being where her  brothers or the people are. During her first few days, she had signs of  separation anxiety like whining in her crate, looking to get around/over  a fence if her parents were on opposite side of it, and barking if she  wasn’t doing the same activity as her brothers. This improved greatly  after about 2-3 days of learning a new routine, so we suspect she has  some worries about abandonment.  Pepper wants a family with a yard to play in and sidewalks to get  exercise on. We believe she’d do great with any age of people. As far  as pet companions, the right balance would need to be struck. Pepper  would do great around other cheerfully unconcerned dogs who aren’t  territorial. We believe she’d do better with a friend but could adjust  to the single-dog role after catching on to her new family’s routine.  If interested in applying for Pepper please email Jon at   hill.jont@gmail.com Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 2, 2026, 11:20 am
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Pigeon

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Kansas City, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Tiana

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 mos
Kansas City, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Albina

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 mos
Kansas City, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Shandy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Kansas City, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Shelters & rescues in Missouri

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

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I-55 Second Chance Pet Rescue

74 Francois Drive, Herculaneum, MO 63048

Pet Types: dogs, rabbits

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Schnauzer Rescue Cincinnati - Missouri

St Louis, MO 63048

Pet Types: dogs

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Paws for Consideration

2355 South Drive, Festus, MO 63028

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rat Terrier ResQ - MO

Festus, MO 63028

Pet Types: dogs

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We Are Not Disposable

Festus, MO 63028

Pet Types: dogs

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Festus Animal Control

950 N Fifth St., Festus, MO 63028

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Jefferson County Animal Control

4848 State Rt 30, House Springs, MO 63028

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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City of Pevely Animal Shelter

501 Dunklin Industrial Dr, Pevely, MO 63070

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Harter's Hospice and Puppy Rescue

Pevely, MO 63070

Pet Types: dogs

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Jefferson County Animal Shelter

7105 Shelter Road, Barnhart, MO 63012

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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