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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Salem, 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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Hades

Beagle Rottweiler

Male, Adult
Rolla, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Hades was a rescue that we found on the side of the road 2 years ago. He is a sweet and loving dog who hasn’t met a person or animal yet that he has not loved on. He is crate trained and potty trained. Our struggle is that his breed is very high energy and stubborn, so any changes to his environment causes him to lose his discipline. This has been increasingly difficult for us to manage when we brought our first child home. He is absolutely wonderful with our child, but as he has experienced more anxiety and less attention, he has taken to territory marking all of our baby’s things. We have endured for as long as we can and we have tried everything to curb his behavior. This was never a problem before and I feel that in the right environment he would be a very loving, happy, and obedient dog. I’m looking for someone who can give him that home, with lots of play and affection.

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Kenji

Labrador Retriever Mutt

Male, Adult
Rolla, MO
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Kenji is a very friendly, lovable dog. However he has some behavior issues due to lack of training and other circumstances. He is very large but thinks he is a small dog and like to jump up on people. He is trainable and I was working well with him until I sustained an injury at work that led me to having a friend foster him. He has been kept outside and not had much interaction with people except for feeding time. He is not aggressive but should be watched around small children due to his size and energy level. I have had to move and my apt does not allow dogs or have a yard. I am also unable to care for him due to ongoing PT. Kenji would do best with a home including a fenced in yard and someone willing and able to train. He is fixed and will be up to date on all shots by 1/22/25. He was houseyrained previously but has spent the last year outside.

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Lucy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Rolla, MO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ms Lucy is affectionate & playful, very goofy, & loves to nest w/ blankets or wrestle. She likes greeting us w/ a big stretch, paws up when we come home. It's very gentle & cute. She does pretty well with our cats. Lucy likes to play "chase", & 1 cat doesn't like that game. Our other will play w/ her sometimes. Isolation made Lucy a bit awkward w/ dogs, but she wants to play so badly. She was very attached to her 1 litter of pups that was given away at 1yr old. Lucy was left alone in a dark home for several days after her owner moved. They had only been coming home to let her out 2x a day before that. She was pretty nervous & unsure. Now she's a cuddle bug & her confidence has grown. She's good w/ kids & women, a bit nervous w/ men at 1st, is 3ish yrs, UTD, & will be spayed 4/29/25 (ready for adoption after). She knows some commands & is potty trained. A playful pup or person would be great for her. We will send paper proof of vaccines & spay, harness, collar & some food.

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Frosty

Chihuahua

Male, 6 yrs
Saint James, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Frosty!! This sweet 17 lb 8 yr old chiweenie is heartworm positive. We will pay for treatment as long as being to our vet. Him and Annie lost their owner and don't understand why they are sitting in a rescue. They are a little scared but still want love and attention. He show signs of being housebroken, get along with other dogs and deserve a place to call home for the next 6-8 years. He is neutered, dewormed, current flea/tick/heartworm prevention, vaccinated and microchipped. If interested, please complete an application found on website. Phelpscountyanimalrescue.net Adoption fee $100

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Benny

Shih Tzu

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Saint James, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Benny!! He is a breeder release Shih Tzu 2 1/2 years old. He is extremely scared here and will need some extra love to overcome his fear. As you can see he needs groomed but he will barely let us touch him here. (He was not like this upon arrival.) we believe with a little time and love he will overcome this and be a sweet loving boy. He is neutered, dewormed, current flea/tick/heartworm prevention, vaccinated and microchipped. If interested, please complete an application found on website. Phelpscountyanimalrescue.net Adoption fee $90

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Boko

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 6 mos
Saint James, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Boko!! She is a Terrier mix born 11/24/24. She is the most outgoing of the group. This group are going to be estimate 20-25 lbs full grown. Get along with other dogs. She is spayed, dewormed, vaccinated, current flea/tick and microchipped. If interested, please complete an application found on website. Phelpscountyanimalrescue.net Adoption fee $100

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Dent County Animal Welfare Society

PO Box 565, salem, MO 65560

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Santana's Hope 4 Paws

93 Czar Tower Rd, Steelville, MO 65565

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Phelps County Animal Welfare League

Rolla, MO 65401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rolla Animal Control and Shelter

1915 Sharp Rd., Rolla, MO 65401

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

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Tri-County Humane Society

745 E. Springfield, St. James, MO 65559

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Phelps County Animal Rescue

745 E Springfield, Saint James, MO 65559

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cuba Mo Animal Control

224 Enterprise Drive, Cuba, MO 65453

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pulaski Animal Welfare Society

Waynesville, MO 65583

Pet Types: dogs

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Waynesville Animal Shelter

1502 Ousley Road, Waynesville, MO 65583

Pet Types: dogs

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Kitten & Puppy Division Adoption Center

996 Missouri Avenue, Suite C, Saint Robert, MO 65584

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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