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Dog rescues and shelters in Missouri

Places to adopt a dog in Missouri (MO), with phone, website and public reviews

140places to adopt
75shelters
65rescue groups

There are 140 dog rescues and animal shelters in Missouri with a public listing: 75 shelters and 65 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Dog rescues near cities in Missouri

Near Kansas City51Near St. Louis45Near Springfield20Near Independence48Near Columbia11Near O'Fallon43Near St. Joseph25Near Joplin17

Breed rescues in Missouri

1

St. Louis Scottish Terrier Rescue

St. Louis, MO · Rescue group · Scottish Terrier
4.311 reviews
Website Directions

The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in Missouri

39

KC P.A.W.S. (Protective Animal Welfare Society) ; formerly A Dog's Fun Playce

Kansas City, MO · Animal shelter
4.584 reviews
(816) 361-7829 Website Directions
60

Canines in Crisis

De Soto, MO · Animal shelter
4.832 reviews
Directions

Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Missouri take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 524 dog breeders in Missouri.

Dog breeders in Missouri

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Missouri?

We list 140 places to adopt a dog in Missouri: 75 animal shelters and 65 rescue groups, of which 1 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Missouri?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Missouri?

Yes: St. Louis Scottish Terrier Rescue. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.