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Published on October 25, 2019
Want to adopt a pet? Here are 7 lovable pups to adopt now in Kansas CityPhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some cuddly canines up for adoption? There are dozens of great dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Kansas City.

Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.

(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)


Zoey, cattle dog

Zoey is a darling female cattle dog dog in the care of Lucky 13 Rescue Inc.

Zoey plays well with others and she gets along well with other dogs. She is already house-trained, spayed and vaccinated.

Here's what Zoey's friends at Lucky 13 Rescue Inc. think of her:

Zoey is a blue heeler/cattle dog and is 3 years old. She loves to play frisbee. Heelers, along with other working breeds, require daily exercise and training. Zoey is a very smart and affectionate girl who wants nothing more than a loving, reassuring home.

Apply to adopt Zoey today at Petfinder.

Jiffy, chihuahua mix

Jiffy is a male chihuahua mix in the care of Furry Kids Refuge.

Jiffy is a social animal and he'll get along great with other dogs. Fear not: He's already house-trained, neutered and vaccinated.

From Jiffy's current caretaker:

Jamming Jiffy was  born 6/2010 and weighs approx. 11 lbs. He would be totally happy getting all the attention and he's going to love you forever. Most chihuahuas desire their one or two main humans. Jiffy needs an understanding couple who won't judge him but understand his quirks.

Read more about Jiffy on Petfinder.

Rocket, Labrador retriever and pointer mix

Rocket is a handsome male Labrador retriever and pointer mix currently residing at Furry Kids Refuge.

Rocket gets along well with other dogs. His ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. He is already house-trained, vaccinated and neutered.

From Rocket's current caretaker:

Rocket was born 6/24/2008 and weighs approx. 50 lbs. He loves to snuggle with you on the couch and sleeps on his dog bed all night. Rocket's ideal home would be a large fenced yard with a 6' wooden fence. He will sniff and play all day if you let him, but is also calm and hardly ever barks.

Read more about Rocket on Petfinder.

Mabel, pit bull terrier mix

Mabel is a winsome female pit bull terrier mix being kept at Furry Kids Refuge.

Mabel gets along well with other dogs. She is looking for cat-free household. Mabel has had all of her shots and she is spayed. Fear not: She's already house-trained.

Mabel's current caretakers say:

Mabel was born 10/2008 and weighs about 70 lbs. She's silly, goofy and loves kids and humans alike. She's strong and beautiful just like her personality. Mabel is ideal for someone who wants their one fur baby to cherish and live life with and she'd be a great family dog.  

Apply to adopt Mabel today at Petfinder.

Jitterbug, pit bull terrier

Jitterbug is a charming female pit bull terrier dog in the care of Missouri Pit Bull Rescue.

Jitterbug is spayed and vaccinated.

Read more about Jitterbug on Petfinder.

Pepperjack, pit bull terrier

Pepperjack is a charming male pit bull terrier dog being kept at Missouri Pit Bull Rescue.

Pepperjack is vaccinated.

Read more about Pepperjack on Petfinder.

Chuck, Great Pyrenees and border collie mix

Chuck is a charming male Great Pyrenees and border collie mix staying at Lucky 13 Rescue Inc.

Chuck loves to socialize and he's happy to keep company with kids, cats or dogs. He is neutered and he has had all his shots.

Here's what Chuck's friends at Lucky 13 Rescue Inc. think of him:

Chuck is a male 6 year old Great Pyrenees/Border Collie mix and currently weighs 80 pounds. He is a mid-level activity dog, not high energy and not zero, comparable to a Great Pyrenees. As he has spent most of his life outdoors, he is working on potty training.

Apply to adopt Chuck today at Petfinder.


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