Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.
Kansas City 13
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Wayside Waifs
3901 Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137-2808
Tue-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
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Kansas City Pet Project
7351 NW 87th Ter, Kansas City, MO 64153
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KC Pet Project - Zona Rosa
8721 N Stoddard Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
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Pet Resource Center of Kansas City
1116 E 59th St, Kansas City, MO 64110-3103
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KC Pet Project
7077 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
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Kc P.a.w.s. (protective Animal Welfare Society) ; Formerly A Dog's Fun Playce
7833 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114-1856
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-3pm
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Shady Frase Farm
5631 Bales Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130
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ASPCA
4325 Moats Ave, Kansas City, MO 64133-2046
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Lucky 13 Rescue
119 W Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64114-1160
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A Dogs Fun Playce
7833 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114
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KC Woof Pack
1832 Chelsea Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127
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Dogs By Debin
5559 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64154-1408
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Dogs By Debin
2312 NW 108th St, Kansas City, MO 64154-2311
St Louis 11
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Tenth Life Cat Rescue
3202 Cherokee St, St Louis, MO 63118
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Stray Rescue of St Louis
2320 Pine St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Judy's Forgotten Jewells
6400 Chippewa St, St Louis, MO 63109
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Humane Society of Missouri
11660 Administration Dr, St Louis, MO 63146
Mon-Fri 12am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm
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St. Louis Feral Cat Outreach
PO Box 1919, St Louis, MO 63118
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The Cat Shelter
2151 59th St, St Louis, MO 63110-2807
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Wags in a Bag
11828 Lackland Rd, St Louis, MO 63146-4206
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Animal Shelter
77 Hunter Ave, St Louis, MO 63124-2008
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Stray Rescue - 18th Street
1463 S 18th St, St Louis, MO 63104-2501
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Stray Rescue of St Louis
5321 Manchester Ave, St Louis, MO 63110-2017
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House Rabbit Rescue of Missouri: St. Louis
St Louis, MO
Columbia 5
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Central Missouri Humane Society
616 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202
Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 12pm-3pm
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Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue
4107 White Tiger Ln, Columbia, MO 65202-3770
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D&D animal sanctuary
6000 N creasy road, Columbia, MO 65202
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Columbia Animal Control
616 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202-1560
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Boone County Animal Care
Columbia, MO
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Great Plains Spca Independence
21001 Highway 78, Independence, MO 64057
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Animals Best Friends
2302 S Crysler Ave, Independence, MO 64052
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Shep's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary
17012 E Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64056-1703
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Independence Animal Services
21001 E State Route 78, Independence, MO 64057-2712
Tue-Sat 10am-6pm
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Independence Animal Shelter
875 S Vista Ave, Independence, MO 64056-2345
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Gateway Pet Guardians Emergency Shelter
5321 Manchester Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Humane Society Of Missouri
1201 Macklind Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1431
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Center For Animal Rescue & Enrichment
2801 Clark Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103
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Clowder House Foundation
3134 Wyoming St, Saint Louis, MO 63118-2122
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Animal House Cat Rescue And Adoption Center
2151 59th St, Saint Louis, MO 63110-2807
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Humane Society of Southwest Missouri
3161 W Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803-5320
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 12am-6pm, Sun 12am-5pm
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Castaway Animals Rescue Effort
1328A W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65807
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Pets for Vets of the Ozarks
926 E Garfield St, Springfield, MO 65803
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Springfield Animal Shelter
4002 N Farmer Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
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Watching Over Whiskers
3014 E Sunshine St Ste E, Springfield, MO 65804-2000
Joplin 4
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Joplin Humane Society
140 Emperor Rd, Joplin, MO 64801-7402
Mon 1pm-5pm, Tue 1pm-7pm, Wed-Thu 1pm-5pm, Fri 1pm-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
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Lucky Dog LLC
1550 N Black Cat Rd, Joplin, MO 64801-6615
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Want Me Nots Exotic Pet and Farm Sanctuary
152 N Prigmor Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
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Joplin Humane Society
211 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801-2368
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Lee's Summit Animal Control
1991 SE Hamblen Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64082
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Summit Pet Care
810 NW Commerce Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64086
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Furry Kids Refuge
PO Box 1442, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
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Pop Star Dogs
1031 SW Hook Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64082
Bolivar 3
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Kira's Pet Retreat
4219 S 70th Rd, Bolivar, MO 65613
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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City of Bolivar Animal Pound
2002 E Division St, Bolivar, MO 65613
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Polk County Humane Society
4404 S 82nd Rd, Bolivar, MO 65613
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Farmington Pet Adoption Center
2901 U.S. Hwy 67, Farmington, MO 63640
Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
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Farmington Animal Control
1650 Vargo Rd, Farmington, MO 63640-7196
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Farmington Humane Society
Hwy 67, Farmington, MO 63640
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Camp Pet Vet
2406 E Rock Haven Rd, Harrisonville, MO 64701-4011
Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
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Harrisonville Animal Shelter
1300 E South St, Harrisonville, MO 64701-3454
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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Harrisonville Animal Shelter
1300 N Clearwater Dr, Harrisonville, MO 64701
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Nancy Crane's Family Pet Care
4216 Wilderness Ln, High Ridge, MO 63049
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Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic
1864 Little Brennan Rd, High Ridge, MO 63049
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Hands That Help
6722 Bridle Trail Ln, High Ridge, MO 63049-2061
Lebanon 3
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Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center
18705 Gateway Rd, Lebanon, MO 65536
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Lebanon Humane Society
18705 Gateway Rd, Lebanon, MO 65536
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Lebanon Animal Shelter-Humane
18719 Gateway Rd, Lebanon, MO 65536
Mexico 3
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Mexico Animal Shelter
101 S Morris St, Mexico, MO 65265
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Audrain Humane Society
S Morris St, Mexico , 65265, United States, Mexico, MO 65265
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Lynnie Lou’s Cat Rescue
1624 E Liberty St, Mexico, MO 65265-3536
Raytown 3
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KC PAWS - Protective Animal Welfare Society
6204 Arlington Ave, Raytown, MO 64133-3817
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-3pm
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Midwest Animal ResQ
10312 E 63rd St, Raytown, MO 64133
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City of Raytown Animal Services
10312 E 63rd St, Raytown, MO 64133
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7 More Cats Rescue
403 Droste Rd, St Charles, MO 63301
Mon-Sat 10am-3pm
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City of St. Charles Animal Control Services
2835 W Randolph St, St Charles, MO 63301
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Five Acres Animal Shelter
1099 Pralle Ln, St Charles, MO 63303
Troy 3
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Complete Canine
2592 Myers Rd, Troy, MO 63379
Mon-Sun 8am-12pm
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Dogwood Farm
1778 State Hwy U, Troy, MO 63379
Mon-Sun 7am-9pm
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Country Life Bed & Biscuit
120 Anna Ave, Troy, MO 63379
Union 3
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Franklin County Humane Society
1222 W Main St, Union, MO 63084
Mon 11am-6pm, Wed-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat 11am-4pm
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Caped Crusaders Cat Rescue
830 N Oak St, Union, MO 63084
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Longmeadow Rescue Ranch
Union, MO
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Waynesville Animal Shelter
1502 Ousley Rd, Waynesville, MO 65583
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Kitten and Puppy Division Adoption Center
320 Ichord Ave Ste J, Waynesville, MO 65583
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Pulaski County Humane Society
233 Historic 66 E, Waynesville, MO 65583
Windsor 3
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Windsor Dog Pound, Windsor Missouri
Willa Lane, Windsor, MO 65360
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Hound Lover Rescue
14438 Upton Rd, Windsor, MO 65360
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Windsor Dog Pound
119 Willa Ln, Windsor, MO 65360
Belton 2
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HELP Humane
17122 Bel-Ray Pl, Belton, MO 64012
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Lily's Play-N-Stay
511 Main St, Belton, MO 64012
Branson 2
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Branson Humane Society
2837 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616-8472
Sat 9am-4pm
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Camp Little Paws
2048 Buena Vista Rd, Branson, MO 65616
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Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA)
1705 S Hanley Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144-2909
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Apa Brentwood
1705 S Hanley Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144-2909
Cameron 2
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Beautiful Trauma Rehabilitation and Rescue
6360 SE Grindstone Rd, Cameron, MO 64429
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City Of Cameron Animal Shelter
205 N Main St, Cameron, MO 64429
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Chillicothe Animal Shelter
1400 S Mitchell Ave, Chillicothe, MO 64601
Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
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Chillicothe Animal Control
613 Walnut St, Chillicothe, MO 64601-2221
Fenton 2
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Missouri House Rabbit Society of St. Louis
75 Elizabeth Ave, Fenton, MO 63026
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Missouri House Rabbit Rescue Of St. Louis
75 Elizabeth Dr, Fenton, MO 63026-2701
Festus 2
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City of Festus Animal Control
2260 Sunshine Dr, Festus, MO 63028-4725
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Missouri Primate Foundation
12338 State Rd CC, Festus, MO 63028
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Northland Animal Welfare Society
6972 N Broadway, Gladstone, MO 64118
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm, Sat 11:30am-1:30pm, Sun 10am-2pm
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Gladstone Animal Shelter
3960 NE 76th St, Gladstone, MO 64119
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Animal Rehabilitation Center
1012 Main St Ste B, Grandview, MO 64030
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Hard Luck Hounds
1006 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030
Hannibal 2
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Cuddle Cat Rescue
2830 Market St, Hannibal, MO 63401-5852
Mon 12am-4pm, Wed-Thu 12am-4pm, Fri 12am-6pm, Sat 12am-4pm
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Northeast Missouri Humane Society
2923 Warren Barrett Dr, Hannibal, MO 63401-5836
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PALS Animal Shelter and Rescue
4287 State Hwy 47, Hawk Point, MO 63349
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Pals of Lincoln County
4287 W Hwy 47, Hawk Point, MO 63349-2327
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Open Door Animal Sanctuary
6065 Duda Dr, House Springs, MO 63051-2373
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St Louis Senior Dog Project
7488 Rivermont Trl, House Springs, MO 63051
Jackson 2
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Mac's Mission
325 County Road 436, Jackson, MO 63755-8523
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Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary
185 Cree Ln, Jackson, MO 63755
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Jefferson City Animal Shelter
2308 Hyde Park Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
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Jefferson City Animal Shelter
919 E Miller St, Jefferson City, MO 65101-4119
Marshall 2
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Saline Animal League
665 W Clay St, Marshall, MO 65340-1805
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Marshall Animal Shelter
325 N Grant Ave, Marshall, MO 65340
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Mountain Grove Animal Control
614 E State St, Mountain Grove, MO 65711
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City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control
614 E State St, Mountain Grove, MO 65711-1826
Neosho 2
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Faithful Friends Animal Advocates
11281 State Hwy 86, Neosho, MO 64850
Wed-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
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Angelic Castle Re-Treats
20327 Ibex Rd, Neosho, MO 64850-8339
Nevada 2
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Nevada Missouri Animal Shelter
3200 Industrial Pkwy, Nevada, MO 64772
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Nevada Animal Shelter
17818 S 1400 Rd, Nevada, MO 64772
Ozark 2
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Caroline's Pampered Pet Motel
2604 N Biagio St, Ozark, MO 65721
Mon-Fri 6:30am-12pm, Sat-Sun 6:30am-11am
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Fido's Bed n Biscuit
2253 E Southview St, Ozark, MO 65721
Pacific 2
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Home2home
2549 Hogan Rd, Pacific, MO 63069-2685
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Dirk's Fund Golden Retreiver & Large Breed Rescue
526 Indian Warpath Dr, Pacific, MO 63069-3471
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Pleasant Hill Animal Shelter
223 Patterson St, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
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Daisy's Dane Sanctuary
2010 Pecan Dr, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
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Animal Welfare Alliance of Southeast Missouri
1904 S Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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Poplar Bluff K-9 Country Club
945 Township Line Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Richmond 2
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Humane Society of Ray County
104 N McCart St, Richmond, MO 64085
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Richmond Animal Control
9073 Wellington St, Richmond, MO 64085-8501
Thu-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Rolla 2
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Rolla Animal Shelter
1915 Sharp Rd, Rolla, MO 65401
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The Pooches Palace
1322 S Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO 65401
St James 2
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Phelps County Animal Rescue
745 E Springfield St, St James, MO 65559
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Tri-Counties Humane Society
745 E Springfield St, St James, MO 65559-1681
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Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph
701 SW Lower Lake Rd, St Joseph, MO 64504
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Self Expressions Cat Lounge and Rescue
300B S Belt Hwy, St Joseph, MO 64506
Stover 2
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Stover Animal Rescue
709 W 4th St, Stover, MO 65078
Thu-Sat 11am-4pm
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BW Family Farm and Rescue
33163 Lakewood Hills Rd, Stover, MO 65078-1911
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No Time to Spare Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
27933 Pendleton Lost Creek Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
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Warrenton City Animal Control
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
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Dog Saver
6630 Highway Aj, Washington, MO 63090
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K9-Kuts
211 W 5th St, Washington, MO 63090
Albany 1
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Albany Animal Shelter
Albany, MO 64402
Amazonia 1
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Friends of Savannah Animal Shelter
9331 State Route T, Amazonia, MO 64421-9191
Barnhart 1
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Jefferson County Animal Control
7105 Shelter Rd, Barnhart, MO 63012-1843
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Bloomsdale Bunkhouse
4687 Highway 61, Bloomsdale, MO 63627-8921
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Pawportunities
1113 NW Knox St, Blue Springs, MO 64015
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Farmers Livestock Auction
14747 Old Highway 40, Boonville, MO 65233
Brighton 1
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Eden Animal Haven
1649 E 562nd Rd, Brighton, MO 65617-7159
Cadet 1
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Coalition for Animal Rescue and Education (C.A.R.E.)
16981 E State Hwy E, Cadet, MO 63630-9306
Cairo 1
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Netta's Spoiled Pets, LLC
1606 County Rd 1390, Cairo, MO 65239
Canton 1
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Shamrock Hill
27015 County Rd 387, Canton, MO 63435
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Southeast Missouri Pets
180 Weston St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Mon 10am-5pm, Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Carthage 1
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Carthage Humane Society
13860 Dog Kennel Ln, Carthage, MO 64836
Tue-Sat 12pm-4pm
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Caruthersville Humane Society
500 Industrial Dr # 198, Caruthersville, MO 63830
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Veteran's Vertebrates
486 State Hwy 76 Ste C, Cassville, MO 65625
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Fayes Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
28504 S State Route D, Cleveland, MO 64734
Clinton 1
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Clinton Animal Shelter
1307 N Washington St, Clinton, MO 64735
Clubb 1
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Wanderers End Forest Farm
6286 Wayne 216 , Clubb, MO 63934
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Crestwood Animal Shelter
9225 Whitecliff Pk Ln, Crestwood, MO 63126
Crocker 1
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Loving Paws Adoption Center
181 Loving Paws Ln, Crocker, MO 65452
Cuba 1
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Cuba Animal Shelter
224 Enterprise Dr, Cuba, MO 65453
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Loyalty Dogs
12888 Pike 16, Curryville, MO 63339
De Soto 1
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The Goode Life Rescue
74 Francois Drive, De Soto, MO 63048
Dexter 1
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Dexter Animal Shelter
601 E Grant St, Dexter, MO 63841
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Camp Canine, LLC
28770 State Hwy P, Eagle Rock, MO 65641
Eldon 1
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Fresh Start Animal Outreach
1816 S Business 54, Eldon, MO 65026
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Excelsior Springs Animal Control Center
1298 S Marietta St, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Falcon 1
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Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation
6340 Kincheloe Dr, Falcon, MO 65470
Fulton 1
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Fulton Animal Control Shelter
611 E 8th St, Fulton, MO 65251-2129
Gower 1
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Redbird Farm and Sanctuary
5500 MO-116, Gower, MO 64454
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Whiskey Ridge Rescue
17228 White Rd, Green Ridge, MO 65332
Greentop 1
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Amylane Horse Sanctuary, Inc.
12046 Peacock Rd, Greentop, MO 63546
Hamilton 1
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Against All Odds Animal Rescue
6900 NE Smith Dr, Hamilton, MO 64644
Hayti 1
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Caruthersville Humane Society
500 E. Industrial Dr \nP.O. Box 1139, Hayti, MO 63830
Henley 1
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All Dogs Go To Heather
13221 Rte H, Henley, MO 65040
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A4A Pet Pantry & Rescue
1230 Commercial Blvd, Herculaneum, MO 63048
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Whispering Willows Senior Dog Sanctuary
22051 Old 64 Hwy, Hermitage, MO 65668
Imperial 1
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Raptor Rescue Inc.
4089 Country Club Dr, Imperial, MO 63052-1168
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Adair County Humane Society
22376 State Highway 6, Kirksville, MO 63501
Lamar 1
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Lamar MO Animal Shelter
Lamar, MO
Laurie 1
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Caring Hearts Dog and Cat Rescue Thrift Store
113 N Main St, Laurie, MO 65038
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Lexington City Animal Control
203 N 25th St, Lexington, MO 64067-2302
Lincoln 1
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Peaceful Pastures Donkey Rescue
24516 Kelly Ln, Lincoln, MO 65338
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Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue and Sanctuary
1025 Heritage Drive, Linn Creek, MO 65052
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Country Charm Bed & Biscuit
1261 Rusty Rd, Marshfield, MO 65706
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Humane Society of Missouri
2400 Drilling Service Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
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New Nodaway Humane Society
829 S Depot St, Maryville, MO 64468
Moberly 1
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Moberly animal shelter
153 W Outer Rd, Moberly, MO 65270
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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Thistle Hill Rescue
5950 US-60, Mountain View, MO 65548
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Cee Jay's Rescue and Sanctuary
31054 State Highway 129, New Cambria, MO 63558-2612
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North Kansas City Animal Control
2020 Bedford Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116
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Oak Grove Missouri Animal Shelter
1903 S Broadway, Oak Grove, MO 64075-9020
Olivette 1
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Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center
10521 Baur Blvd, Olivette, MO 63132
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Dogwood Animal Shelter
1075 Runabout Dr, Osage Beach, MO 65065-4322
Osceola 1
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Helen M. Johnson Memorial Animal Shelter
1010 NE 471 Rd, Osceola, MO 64776-2936
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Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter
1356 N MO-9, Parkville, MO 64152-3625
Peculiar 1
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Whiskers and Tails
185 W Broadway St, Peculiar, MO 64078
Pevely 1
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Pevely Animal Control
501 Dunklin Industrial Dr, Pevely, MO 63070
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Plattsburg Pound Puppies
SW Middle Rd, Plattsburg, MO 64477
Raymore 1
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Raymore Animal Control
1023 S Madison St, Raymore, MO 64083
Reeds 1
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Warriors Of The Rainbow Horse Sanctuary
9793 Co Rd 30, Reeds, MO 64859
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Tri-Lakes Humane Society
102 Washboard Hollow Rd, Reeds Spring, MO 65737
Tue-Sat 11am-4pm
Republic 1
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Republic Animal Control
732 State Hwy 174, Republic, MO 65738
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Angels with Tails Animal Sanctuary
20700 Happy Tails Lane, Rocky Mount, MO 65072
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Equine Collective INC.
5555 State Hwy NN, Rogersville, MO 65742
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Kitten Division
996 Missouri Ave Ste C, Saint Robert, MO 65584
Sedalia 1
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Sedalia Animal Shelter
2420 S New York Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301-8232
Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm
Sikeston 1
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Sikeston Area Humane Society
1900 Compress Rd, Sikeston, MO 63801
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Megan's Paws & Claws - City of Smithville, Missouri Dog Pound
1 Helvy Park Dr, Smithville, MO 64089-8376
St Clair 1
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Hootie's Rescue Haven
2456 State Rte TT, St Clair, MO 63077
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Baxter's K9 Complex
2903 N St Peters Pkwy, St Peters, MO 63376
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm
Sullivan 1
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Halo For Animals
301 Emma Ln, Sullivan, MO 63080
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Ozarks Kat and K9 Shelter
17290 N State Highway 5, Sunrise Beach, MO 65079-6772
Thayer 1
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Puppy Paradise Bed and Bath
St Matthews St, Thayer, MO 65791
Trenton 1
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Green Hills Animal Shelter
3041 E 10th St, Trenton, MO 64683
Mon-Wed 1pm-3pm, Fri-Sat 1pm-3pm
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Old Drum Animal Shelter
35 SW 101st Rd, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tue-Sat 1pm-6pm
Washburn 1
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Haven of the Ozarks
9617 Farm Rd 2190, Washburn, MO 65772
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Animal House Fund
529 Colebrook Dr, Webster Groves, MO 63119-4181
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City of West Plains Animal Care and Control
1724 Old Airport Rd, West Plains, MO 65775
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Wags & Whiskers Animal Shelter
13620 W State Hwy M, Wright City, MO 63390
Also in Missouri
- Dog Boarding Facilities229
- Dog Trainers158
- Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas90
- Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers62
- Indoor Dog Parks20
- Fenced Dog Parks12
- Dog Parks with Water Features7
- Pet Adoption Centers7
Good to know
What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?
Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.
How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?
Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.
Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?
Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.
How long is a dog in heat?
A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Missouri to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 225 dog parks in Missouri to plan future visits once the cycle ends.
How long does a dog stay in heat?
Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Missouri. Our guide lists 225 dog parks in Missouri for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.