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Published on January 17, 2020
5 perfect pups to adopt now in St. LouisPhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some cuddly canines up for adoption? There are dozens of darling puppies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around St. Louis.

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 puppies 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.)


Tootsie, hound mix

Tootsie is a winsome female hound puppy currently residing at Needy Paws Rescue.

Tootsie is ready to make friends — she's happy to keep company with kids, cats or dogs. She is vaccinated. She's mastered her house-training etiquette.

More on Tootsie:

I love toys! Especially ones that squeak!

Apply to adopt Tootsie today at Petfinder.

Fitz, cattle dog and beagle mix

Fitz is a male cattle dog and beagle puppy staying at Needy Paws Rescue.

Fitz is happy to keep company with other dogs, cats and children. Fear not: He is already house-trained. Fitz is vaccinated.

Fitz's current caretakers say:

After recovering from Parvo, Fitz is a typical rambunctious puppy! He is the fiesty one of the bunch.

Apply to adopt Fitz today at Petfinder.

Zorii, beagle and Labrador retriever mix

Zorii is a charming female beagle and Labrador retriever puppy currently housed at Judy's Forgotten Jewells.

Zorii plays well with others, and she'll get along great with your cats, dogs and kids. She has had all of her shots.

Apply to adopt Zorii today at Petfinder.

Rey, beagle and Labrador retriever mix

Rey is a charming female beagle and Labrador retriever puppy being cared for at Judy's Forgotten Jewells.

Rey loves cats, dogs and kids. She is already vaccinated.

Read more about how to adopt Rey on Petfinder.

Sugar, mixed breed

Sugar is an adorable female mixed breed puppy staying at All Paws Safe Haven.

Sugar is friendly as can be — she'll get along great with cats, dogs and kids. Sugar has been vaccinated.

Read more about how to adopt Sugar on Petfinder.


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