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Puppies and dogs in Mexico, Missouri

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Adopt a dog in Mexico, Missouri

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Mexico, 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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Peaches

American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Mexico, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Marlo

Miniature Pinscher

Male, Adult
Mexico, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Marlo is super loving. He loves to cuddle and his favorite place is under a warm blanket. He has been growing alongside his "brother" Leo and they get along well. At first, he may growl at other pets but he warms up quickly.
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Buddy

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult
Mexico, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Sophia

Mutt

Female, Young
Hallsville, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We've had Sophia since we was a pup. She's almost 2 now (birthday is August 20th, 24). She’s a really good pup, she tries to listen well, however sometimes she will get overly excited and despite the big ears, she goes deaf from the excitement. 8.5/10 times you can reactivate giant listening ears with treats! She still gets the zoomies on a very regular basis, so a big fenced in yard would be excellent for her. She gets along great with our 8 year old. She’s very protective of her and has to be near her 24/7. She does fairly decent with our cat, only issues she has is that she tries to play with the cat, forgetting the major size difference and we have to break them up. She is good in a kennel overnight! You will need to keep windows rolled up in car rides, she likes to eat the passing cars and she will have you second guessing the durability of your windows. She really is a sweet girl, just needs the right home with the right people and unfortunately, we haven't been able to be it.
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Copper

Border Collie

Male, Adult
Columbia, 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,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If interested in adopting, read about our Adoption Process and complete an Adoption Application on the Mo-Kan website.  A Mo-Kan application must be filled out to begin the process.(Sending an "Inquiry" via Petfinder does not constitute an application.)   Copper is a 5 year old, high energy 48 pound purebred border collie who recently lost the loving home he had since puppyhood. This gorgeous blue merle boy came into rescue and hasn’t looked back. His sweet sister, Charlie, is in a separate Mo-Kan foster home. Copper loves people of all ages, especially children. He is not good with cats. Copper was used to being an outdoor dog and is learning that there are different rules indoors. He is very puppylike: perpetually happy, curious, and runs everywhere instead of walking. Copper responds best to gentle touch and calmly delivered commands. He is a blank slate, and eager to please! He is crate trained and runs in preemptively to get a treat, which he takes treats very gently. “Copper, come!” appears to be his favorite command. He thinks he is a lap dog and is learning to sit for affection instead of jumping up for it. Copper walks moderately well on a leash and is learning to stay to one side of his person. He enjoys outings to our local dog park for the people who pet him as much as the dogs he runs with. He is very skilled at reading and reacting appropriately to new dog friends and takes their feedback well. Copper would do best in a home with a consistent routine. Having been an outdoor dog after his first year of life, he is re-learning potty training. He is crated during the workday with a mid-day dogsitter break while his foster is at work and keeps his kennel clean. He loves being outside, running in a yard and wrestling with his 55 pound housemate, so a fenced yard and a dog companion are preferred. Copper is not good with cats and is hyper focused on chickens. A home without cats or caged small pets is a must. If he sounds like a great addition to your family, complete an adoption application on the Mo-Kan website. Copper is being fostered in the Kansas City area.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 31, 2026, 10:33 am
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Bowie aka Bo

Mixed Breed (Medium) Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 6 yrs 6 mos
Columbia, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Bowie continues to be the sweetest boy who is kennel trained, but sleeps in his dog bed on the side of my bed nightly. He is still working on playing fetch, but loves tug of war with his toys. Bowie does amazing on the walks and isn’t reactive to any other dogs even when they are barking at him. He will try to take off when he sees a bunny, but is easy to redirect. He has settled in very nicely into our family and gets a long with our French bulldog. Bowie would be a great addition to a family, he will need time to settle in, but would make you laugh daily with his silly shenanigans.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Mexico, Missouri

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

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Audrain Pet Pals

Mexico, MO 65265

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Mexico Animal Shelter

101S. Morris, Mexico, MO 65265

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Little Rays of Sunshine Animal Rescue

HALLSVILLE, MO 65255

Pet Types: dogs

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Grabb Animal Shelter

60 Industrial Drive, 60 Industrial Drive, PO Box 130, Fulton, MO 65251

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Montgomery City Animal Shelter

915 Benton St, Montgomery City, MO 63361

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Central Missouri Humane Society

616 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202

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

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Mo-Kan Border Collie Rescue

Columbia, MO 65202

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Jack's Pack Rescue

COLUMBIA, MO 65202

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lil' Paws, Big Hearts Chihuahua Rescue

Columbia, MO 65201

Pet Types: dogs

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Russell Rescue, Inc. - Missouri Area

Columbia, MO 65201

Pet Types: dogs

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