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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.

Rue

Wheaten Terrier/Airedale Terrier

Female, 6 yrs

St. Louis, MO

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,

Story

WE ARE A TX-BASED RESCUE. THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN TX AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED UPON ADOPTION. Please fill out an adoption application at haydudeequine.org 🌼 Meet Rue – Retired Mama, Professional Sweetheart 🌼 Say hello to Rue — a 6-year-old, 60-pound Wheaten/Airedale mix (best guess), she looks like one of those wonderful “Heinz 57” dogs where multiple breeds came together and made something extra special! She has the softest eyes, the gentlest soul, and a heart that somehow stayed golden even after life gave her more than a few lemons. Rue has spent much of her life raising puppies (many, many puppies!), and she has officially hung up her mom hat for good. The nursery is CLOSED, the baby bottles are retired, and Rue is now fully focused on the very important job of being spoiled rotten. And honestly? She’s ready for it. Despite her rough beginnings, Rue is incredibly sweet, loving, and grateful for every kind word and gentle pat. She’s the kind of dog who looks at you like you personally hung the moon — especially if you also happen to be holding a treat. Rue gets along wonderfully with other dogs and loves people of all sizes. Cats, however, are a hard no. In Rue’s world, C-A-T-S are suspicious little creatures that should be admired only from afar… like on TV… with the sound muted. She’s already got her house manners down like a champ: ✔ House trained ✔ Kennel trained ✔ Dog-door expert ✔ Professional couch potato ✔ Certified soft-bed enthusiast Rue would thrive in a calm, laid-back home where she can finally relax and enjoy the simple joys she may have missed out on — things like naps, belly rubs, slow strolls, and being someone’s very best girl. Her perfect day looks something like this: - Wake up - Receive compliments - Eat breakfast - Follow you around lovingly - Nap - Receive more compliments - Repeat Rue isn’t looking for a wild, busy lifestyle. She’s looking for HER person — someone who appreciates a mellow companion with a big heart and a low-drama personality. A soft place to land and a peaceful happily-ever-after. Rue’s Resume: 🐶 Great with dogs 👧 Good with kids 👫 Loves all adults 🚫 No cats (she’s allergic to their attitude) 💉 Up to date on vaccines & spayed 🏠 Fully house trained If you’re looking for a loyal, easygoing best friend who will adore you like you rescued HER (even though she’ll rescue your heart right back), Rue is ready and waiting. Apply today at haydudeequine.org and give this retired mama the forever home she’s always deserved 💛🐾

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Rico

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos

Springfield, MO

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

Meet Rico Rico is an absolutely precious shepherd mix puppy with a heart as sweet as his looks. Around 2 months old, he has soft brown fur, adorable white feet, a bright white chest, and the cutest little white stripes decorating his face—details that make him impossible to forget! :) Rico has that perfect puppy blend of gentle energy and playful charm. He’s curious about the world, eager to learn, and ready to grow up alongside a family who will love him every step of the way. He’s the kind of pup who steals your heart at first glance—and keeps it forever once you meet him. This sweet boy is looking for a home where he’ll be treasured, spoiled with love, and cherished for the special soul he is. With his tender heart, beautiful markings, and irresistible puppy sweetness, Rico is ready to be someone’s most loved companion and bring joy, warmth, and plenty of happy moments into a lucky home. Interested in adopting Rico? Fill out a Match Me form to get pre-approved here: [https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/CAST/Dog] All C.A.R.E rescue dogs are vaccinated, heart-worm tested, spayed/neutered, and microchipped! So all you need to provide is the love. Our adoption fee is a minimum $150 tax deductible donation. All donations are used for rescue and medical care of animals in need. If you don't have room to take home a pet but want to support our efforts to save animals in need, please consider making a donation. We are not city or state funded and rely solely on private donations that allow us to continue saving lives. To learn more about us or to give a life saving donation please visit http://www.carerescue.org

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Luna

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Springfield, MO

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Meet Luna Luna is a beautiful black Lab mix, about one year old, with a heart as big as her sweet puppy eyes. She is truly the definition of a gentle baby—affectionate, loving, and always eager to be close to her people. Luna has that fun, youthful puppy energy but is a manageable size, making her a great fit for many types of homes. She loves playtime, enjoys learning, and is happiest when she’s receiving attention and affection. Luna would thrive in a home where she can continue to grow, be guided with patience, and—most importantly—be spoiled and cherished as a beloved family member. If you’re looking for a loyal, sweet companion who will bring joy, love, and plenty of tail wags into your life, Luna is ready to meet you and steal your heart. Fill out a Match Me form online at: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/CAST/Dog to be preapproved. All C.A.R.E rescue dogs are vaccinated, heart-worm tested, spayed/neutered, and microchipped! So all you need to provide is the love. Our adoption fee is a minimum $150 tax deductible donation. All donations are used for rescue and medical care of animals in need. If you don't have room to take home a pet but want to support our efforts to save animals in need, please consider making a donation. We are not city or state funded and rely solely on private donations that allow us to continue saving lives. To learn more about us or to give a life saving donation please visit http://www.carerescue.org

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Ballerina

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos

Springfield, MO

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

Meet Ballerina Ballerina is a beautiful black-and-white shepherd mix puppy, around 2 months old, and she’s already dancing her way into hearts. This sweet little girl has all the joyful puppy energy you’d expect—playful, curious, and ready to explore the world one pawstep at a time. She’s eager to learn new things and would love a home where she can grow, train, and build a strong bond with someone special. After playtime and puppy adventures, Ballerina is all about soaking up love and attention, proving she’s just as affectionate as she is adorable. If you’re looking for a smart, sweet puppy to raise, teach, and love for a lifetime, Ballerina is ready to be your perfect partner in every step of the journey. Fill out a Match Me form online at: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/CAST/Dog to be preapproved. All C.A.R.E rescue dogs are vaccinated, heart-worm tested, spayed/neutered, and microchipped! So all you need to provide is the love. Our adoption fee is a minimum $150 tax deductible donation. All donations are used for rescue and medical care of animals in need. If you don't have room to take home a pet but want to support our efforts to save animals in need, please consider making a donation. We are not city or state funded and rely solely on private donations that allow us to continue saving lives. To learn more about us or to give a life saving donation please visit http://www.carerescue.org

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Jazzy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos

Springfield, MO

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

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Snow

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 yrs 7 mos

Springfield, MO

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Meet Snow Snow is a beautiful white-and-brown hound mix with the softest eyes and a gentle soul to match. At 63 pounds, she’s a graceful girl who carries herself with quiet sweetness. Snow can be a bit shy at first, but once she feels safe, her loving nature shines through. She’s calm, polite, and wonderfully quiet—perfect for a home that appreciates peaceful moments and gentle companionship. Snow would thrive with a patient family who will give her the time and reassurance she needs to come out of her shell and feel truly at home. If you’re looking for a tender-hearted dog who will reward your kindness with loyalty and quiet affection, Snow is ready to melt her way into your heart. ❄️🐾 Fill out a Match Me form online at: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/CAST/Dog to be preapproved. All C.A.R.E rescue dogs are vaccinated, heart-worm tested, spayed/neutered, and microchipped! So all you need to provide is the love. Our adoption fee is a minimum $150 tax deductible donation. All donations are used for rescue and medical care of animals in need. If you don't have room to take home a pet but want to support our efforts to save animals in need, please consider making a donation. We are not city or state funded and rely solely on private donations that allow us to continue saving lives. To learn more about us or to give a life saving donation please visit http://www.carerescue.org

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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.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Bongo's Buddies Rescue

Sullivan, MO 63080

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Halo For Animals

PO Box 735, Sullivan, MO 63080

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Great Dane Rescue of St. Louis Inc.

Sullivan, MO 63080

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Great Pyrenees Rescue of Missouri

St Clair, MO 63077

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Hootie's Rescue Haven

2456 Highway TT, Saint Clair, MO 63077

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

Shelter

Pet Tenders

818 Hwy WW, St. Clair, MO 63077

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Rescue Movement Alliance

Beaufort, MO 63013

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

St. Louis Jack Russell Rescue

P.O. Box 3033, Leslie, MO 63056

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Franklin County Humane Society

1222 W Main St., Union, MO 63084

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Pet Rescue Services

206 Hummingbird Lane, Lonedell, MO 63060

Pet Types: cats, 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 English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog 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 Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

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

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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