Red and white puppy sitting in a field with a big open mouth smile

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.

  • 36 dogs in our care
  • 34 living in foster homes
  • 535 dogs adopted since 2020

Dog of the Day

Titan, a large black dog

Dog of the Day

Meet Titan

5 yrs · Male · Large · $300

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Loves to cuddle

Titan lived with his brother in difficult conditions, often left on chains with limited access to food and water. Thankfully, kind volunteers stepped in to provide essential care, proper tie-outs, and shelter.

Every dog gets a turn. A new pick goes up at midnight, and nobody repeats until everyone has had a day. Today is day 10 of 13 in this round.

Tan dog gently touching noses with a gray tabby cat on a sunny wooden deck

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

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.

Black and white dog with pale blue eyes lounging on a bed with one paw raised