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Dog rescues and shelters near Independence, MO

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Independence

48within 50 miles
27shelters
21rescue groups

There are 48 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Independence, Missouri, from 2 to 50 miles away. They are listed closest first.

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.

Closest dog rescues and shelters to Independence

3

KC Woof Pack

Kansas City, MO · 6 mi away · Rescue group
3.73 reviews
8

Petfinder Park

Kansas City, MO · 9 mi away · Rescue group
5.02 reviews
12

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

Kansas City, MO · 12 mi away · Animal shelter
4.584 reviews
25

Steel City Animal Haven

Excelsior Springs, MO · 18 mi away · Rescue group
5.07 reviews
28

DivaPets Rescue

Shawnee, KS · 19 mi away · Rescue group
4.823 reviews
35

Adopt Rescue Foster

Peculiar, MO · 26 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
38

Peculiar City Animal Control

Harrisonville, MO · 30 mi away · Animal shelter
No reviews yet
40

Plattsburg Pound Puppies

Plattsburg, MO · 32 mi away · Animal shelter
5.08 reviews
44

CARR Missouri

Holden, MO · 37 mi away · Animal shelter
No reviews yet

Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Independence, MO?

There are 48 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Independence. The closest is Shep's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary in Independence, about 2 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Independence?

27 animal shelters and 21 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 2 that work with a single breed.

What do I need to adopt a dog?

Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.