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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Cape Girardeau, 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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Rooster

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Cape Girardeau, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rooster is 70 pounds of love and cuddles. He belonged to a roommate that left him with me when they moved out. I thought it would work out, but I just don't think I can give him the time and attention he deserves. He is neutered and housebroken. 6 years old. Lab mix. He loves stuffies and playing catch with them. He also loves chest scratches and being brushed. And at the end of the day, he will cuddle on the couch all night long. He would probably do better as the only dog in the home so he can soak up all the love and attention to himself. But has lived with two other dogs. Has been around cats but not small children. He'd probably love a home with another dog his size to play with.

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Mac

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Cape Girardeau, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We are seeking a loving and responsible home for Mac Joseph, a gentle and affectionate dog. Mac came into our care over a year ago when we took him in from my boyfriend's co-worker, who was unable to keep him due to landlord restrictions on pit bull breeds. Regrettably, due to unforeseen circumstances, we are no longer able to provide Mac with the level of care he deserves. My boyfriend is relocating to an apartment that does not allow dogs, and our demanding work schedules prevent us from giving Mac the attention and care he needs. Mac is wonderful with children and other dogs, fully house-trained, and crate-trained. He is truly a sweet and lovable companion, and we are committed to finding him the perfect forever home where he will thrive.

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Nera

Labrador Retriever Collie

Female, Puppy
Cape Girardeau, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nera is a great pup. Her birthday is 10/18/2024, so she’s just over 6 months old. She’s very playful and energetic although she does tend to wind down in the evenings on the couch. She plays fetch and she’s a good leash walker. She knows sit, stay, here, fetch, drop it, leave it and is learning down. With a baby coming soon, we worry about the time we’ll be able to devote to not only her play but her training for obedience as well. Were looking to rehome her to someone who wants a playful pup. She’s house broken, but not without her accidents along the way so she still spends her evenings in a crate while we sleep. With Nera, we will provide her crate, an outdoor 4x8 kennel for daytime play and small supplies like a 6-way leash and play items. No cost for Nera or her things. We regret that we’re not going to have her in our family anymore but we want to make this an easy choice for her next family.

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Rufus

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Jackson, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rufus was my father's dog who got passed down to me. He is a good dog but my wife and I are working long hours to make ends meet and can't afford to have a dog sitter while we are at work and the poor guy just needs some more people around. He does have trouble with being alone and he does have a bit of a limp from an old leg injury. He would prefer to be an outside dog he isn't a fan of being couped up in confined spaces. But he is a loving and protective dog who loves to play.

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Simba and Nala

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Ullin, IL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Changing fee price to $1000. Simba and Nala are great German shepherds who grew up together and I want to rehome them as a set. Simba is 4 dob 12/13/2020 and Nala is also 4 dob 10/13/2020. They are both great with babies, children, and other dogs. They are very playful, love to play fetch and run around outside. They also knows how to sit, stay, speak, lay down, shake, and roll over (with hand motion). They are crate trained so they know what "go to bed" means. Simba is a very great guard dog as well and very protective. Nala is more shy, reserved, and affectionate. Both are very good with Grooming. Both are fully potty trained. I would love to have them rehomed by the summer I am looking for a new home for Simba and Nala as I've acquired a dog allergy. I have not always had it but apparently it can develop. While I've done my absolute best to cope with my dog allergy it's become difficult to keep them. I want to find them a great loving home.

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Pixie

Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Anna, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If you are interested, you MUST complete the application. We will only set up meet and greets with an approved application. Pixie is one of 10 small defenseless little dogs that was dumped in the middle of many many acres of nothing but soybean and corn fields. What a horrible fate for these dear sweet babies. Animal Control was called and they called PAWS to see if we could assist with trying to catch them and take them in. We have spent over two weeks (at the time of this post) and managed to catch 7 of them. We are still working to catch the last two that we can find and have not seen the 10th one since the first day. These babies have been through quite the ordeal and are now ready to go on to homes where they will be loved and doted on. They are all shy at first and definite flight risks so they will not be adopted to homes with children and will require that the adopter have a fenced yard. This beautiful girl, Pixie, is very shy and will take someone with lots of love and patience to win her over. She came around very quickly with me but gets very scared if anything in her environment changes or if she is taken to a new environment (such as the vet). She is a very loving little girl who wants to be loved so badly but just can't forget that humans have not been kind to her. She is still very afraid of fast movements. She will do well with other other dogs as long as they are her size or smaller and allow her to be the boss. She is about 11 lbs and we guestimate that she was born around 07/01/2018. Her adoption fee is $350.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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

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Humane Society of Southeast Missouri

2536 Boutin Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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

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Mac’s Mission

Jackson, MO 63755

Pet Types: dogs, reptiles

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Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary

359 Cree Lane, Jackson, MO 63755

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cache Creek Animal Rescue

1235 Spanish Bluff Road, Anna, IL 62906

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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PAWS Adoption Center

52 Dog Walk Rd, Anna, IL 62906

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Union County Animal Control Illinois

385 Kaolin Rd, Cobden, IL 62920

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

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The Sikeston Area Humane Society

PO Box 1428, Sikeston, MO 63801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rough Road Rescue, Inc.

9126 S. Hwy. 51, Perryville, MO 63775

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Society of Southern Illinois

95 Humane Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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St. Francis CARE

6228 Country Club Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Labrador Retriever Chihuahua American Pit Bull Terrier Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Shih Tzu German Shepherd Dog Beagle Dachshund Australian Shepherd Boxer Maltese Pomeranian Australian Cattle Dog Border Collie Husky Poodle (Miniature) Great Dane Golden Retriever Brussels Griffon Miniature Pinscher
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