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501(c)(3) dog rescue

Dog rescue in Cass County, Missouri

Adopt. Rescue. Foster.

At ARF of Cass County, our mission is to protect and advocate for animals in need while fostering a compassionate community that values and strengthens the human-animal bond.

Meet the dogs Foster a dog
  • 39 dogs in our care
  • 37 living in foster homes
  • 534 dogs adopted since 2020
Walter, a large white dog

Dog of the Day

Meet Walter

6 yrs · Male · Large · $200

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Apartment OK

Walter is a 4 year old White German Shepherd. He has had a ruff ride in his short time. This guy was confined to a kennel for 23 hours a day for the past few years.

Meet WalterApply to adopt

Every dog gets a turn. A new pick goes up at midnight, and nobody repeats until everyone has had a day. Today is day 8 of 15 in this round.

Overlooked, not forgotten

Waiting the longest

See all 23 dogs ready to adopt

Some dogs get passed over again and again. These four have been with us the longest. Timber Sue has been waiting since May 2022.

Four ways to help a dog

Pick whichever fits your life right now.

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Adopt

Filter by size, age and who they get along with, then apply online.

Meet the dogs
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Foster

Give a dog a place to land. We cover supplies and vet care.

How it works
Speckled brown puppy with amber eyes peeking over a car seat

Volunteer

Walk dogs, drive them where they need to go, or help at events.

Sign up
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Donate

Venmo, PayPal, card, or a box of supplies from our wish lists.

Ways to give
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Community Pets Program

Need help keeping your pet?

Money gets tight. Life happens. Before anyone has to give up a pet they love, we’d like to help.

  • Pet food from our pantry
  • Dog houses and straw for winter, cooling blankets for summer
  • Help paying for spay and neuter, vaccines and microchips through our vet partners
  • Tie-out cables, fence help and trainer referrals
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Out and about

Come say hi

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Have room on your couch?

Foster homes are how we say yes to a dog in trouble. ARF covers supplies and vet care. You bring a quiet corner and some patience. Even a short stay helps.

How fostering works Volunteer instead
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