Day of the Dogs

Animal rescue in Kansas City, Missouri

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Kansas City, MO 64151

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Adoptable Pets at Day of the Dogs

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Sammy

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos

Kansas City, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Harry

Basset Hound/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos

Kansas City, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Luke

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos

Kansas City, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

Rescue FAQs

Day of the Dogs is a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the live release rate in high intake municipal shelters with an open admission policies in Texas. We created and manage the FB page "Harris County Animal Shelter Pets in Need" showcasing animals in this shelter weekly. We have a transport coming from TX to NW Indiana and Chicagoland 2 - 3 times per month. These dogs come from different shelter and rescue partners in the Greater Houston area.
Lake County, Porter County, Munster, Dyer, Schererville, Highland, Gary, Merrillville, St. John, Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Winfield, Lowell, Valpariso, Chesterton, Hobart, Portage, Lake Station, Hammond, Odgen Dunes, Kouts, Whiting, Michigan City, Chicago Heights, Mokena, Homewood, Lansing, Calumet City, Lynwood, South Holland, Tinley Park, Orland Hills, Orland Park
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Thank you for applying to adopt one of the animals in our program! We are committed to making matches between our adopters and our dogs that will last a lifetime! We focus on "fit" and finding an animal that fits your lifestyle and preferences.

Application: www.dayofthedogs.org/adoption-application
After you submit your application, a representative from DOTD will contact you via email to discuss scheduling a meet with the your family and the dog(s) you are interested in. We attempt to respond to all new applications within 72 hours of receipt.
Note that we do reserve the right to perform a home visit prior to adoption at the discretion of Day of the Dogs.

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Cuma

Spitz (Unknown Type, Medium)/Chow Chow

Female, Adult

Kansas City, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Patches

Anatolian Shepherd

Male, Young

Kansas City, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Mootsy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 3 mos

Kansas City, KS

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story

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