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Day of the Dogs

Animal rescue in Kansas City, MO

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.

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Kansas City, MO 64151
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Adoptable pets at Day of the Dogs

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We'll also keep you updated on Sammy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sammy

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Skipper's adoption status with email updates.
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Skipper

Chesapeake Bay Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Chevelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Chevelle

Basenji/Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Kansas City, MO

Rescue FAQs

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.

Adoption application

https://www.dayofthedogs.org/adoption-application

Pets at shelters & rescues near Day of the Dogs

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505 E. Sunvale,
Olathe, KS 66051

Burge Bird Rescue

13833 S 71 Hwy,
Grandview, MO 64030

Scottish Terrier Rescue of Western Missouri

2206 ValleyView West,
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080

We'll also keep you updated on Patches's adoption status with email updates.
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Patches

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Bendena, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Rosie's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Crew's adoption status with email updates.
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Crew

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Shawnee, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Wilder's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilder

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy (2403250)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy (2403250)

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Kansas City, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Mia(2402540)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Mia(2402540)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Kansas City, KS

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