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I cannot tell you how much I LOVE what I do! A lot of it’s because of the bantering between animal welfare cohorts. Ca...
01/22/2025

I cannot tell you how much I LOVE what I do! A lot of it’s because of the bantering between animal welfare cohorts. Caleb Waller is an animal control officer for Raymore Animal Control. This message is in regards to the little dog we took in from them named Spam. Thank you Caleb and Deema for psychoanalyzing why I love the bitey little dogs so much!🤣❤️ By the way, Spam is doing fantastic in his foster home!🥰

Gracie spent the first three years of her life caged for breeding purposes. She’s free now, and learning how to be a do...
01/22/2025

Gracie spent the first three years of her life caged for breeding purposes. She’s free now, and learning how to be a dog. As is typical with many of breeder releases, she finds comfort in having another dog around to learn from.

Shes made excellent progress in the three weeks she’s been in a foster home! Her fear of humans is lessening, she’s learned the comforts of a dog bed and couch, and going potty outside!

Gracie is now searching for her forever home, and hoping you can help her find it by commenting, liking, and sharing this post. She still has a ways to go in learning how to be a dog, but she’s got a solid foundation to build from now. Continued patience, love, and encouragement from her adopter will help Gracie reach her fullest potential.

01/22/2025

Tell me you’ve never ridden in a car, without telling me you’ve never ridden in a car. 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

Some of the best stuff never gets recorded!!! Ben and I were trying to get this Great Pyrenees into the car…. and he had zero intention of going inside. I thought *maybe* if I hopped up into the car and gently pulled with the leash and sweetly coaxed him, he would follow. Nope. So here I am standing inside the car in an awkward L shape because of the low ceiling space, and this guy is just laughing at me.🤦🏻‍♀️

Side note: he had a case of the nervous p**ps right before we came to pick him up, which he decided to dance in.🤮

So poor Ben is left with no choice to pick this massive poo covered dog up and help him into the car. All while the dog is actively trying to get away.

We did cover my car with sheets to protect it from the p**p. And tethered him to keep him in place. Neither of which were effective.😂 At 130+ pounds, you can pretty much do what you want.

Meet Snowflake. A big special dog, with a big special personality.😂❄️❤️

01/21/2025

Our newest intake, and I’m absolutely smitten!🥰 We love saving lives with Raymore Animal Control!

We are almost out of puppy food! Treshawn is hoping maybe you could help us out?🙏🏼 Our Amazon Wish list can be found in...
01/21/2025

We are almost out of puppy food! Treshawn is hoping maybe you could help us out?🙏🏼

Our Amazon Wish list can be found in comments.

Also… in case you need it, our current address is:

1113 NW Knox Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015

I can’t tell you the number of times people come in looking for an animal, and think they know what they want. A lovely...
01/21/2025

I can’t tell you the number of times people come in looking for an animal, and think they know what they want. A lovely family came in Saturday and they were interested in meeting two of our dogs- a big ole pit mix (who was adopted right before they came in), or a small fluffy something. Apparently the boys in the family were team pit mix, and the girls team fluffy.

What they really wanted was a loving family dog. I asked if they were open to an all around compromise, and meeting a dog I felt like could be a good fit for their home. I brought Brandy out, and she did exactly what I thought she would. Pancaked to the floor, piddled all over in fear, and got as close to the family as possible for protection - and won over their hearts.

As Brandy spent time with the family, one of the little girls was loving on her, and Brandy had the biggest smile on her face. We discussed she may fear piddle for quite a while, we just don’t know. But, diapers and poise pads could come in handy making the process easier for all involved. A picture was taken of Brandy, and they left to go home and discuss her with their entire family.

Monday the family returned, with diapers in hand, ready to make Brandy a part of their family forever. I can’t tell you how grateful each person in rescue is when a family is committed to helping an animal that requires a little “extra.” Extra help, extra care, extra patience, extra love, extra commitment, extra time, extra love…. But any effort invested into an animal, usually gets paid back tenfold with love. When looking to add another fur baby to your home, consider one that’s a little “extra.” The end result is they will love you extra.❤️

Might have lost my teefs today (8 to be exact!), but I got a cool looking sweater with a hoodie to make up for it. 💜😂-I ...
01/20/2025

Might have lost my teefs today (8 to be exact!), but I got a cool looking sweater with a hoodie to make up for it. 💜😂

-I Kissed A Girl

Swayze Bozeman (tan/white) and Trent McDuffie (black) are two of the 12 puppies that were abandoned in a park, then near...
01/20/2025

Swayze Bozeman (tan/white) and Trent McDuffie (black) are two of the 12 puppies that were abandoned in a park, then nearly euthanized by Springfield, Missouri Animal Controls Pound at just six weeks old. They found safety being pulled into Pawportunities. Just shy of three months old now, they are looking for their forever homes.

Trent takes a little longer to warm up to a person. She is filled with s***k and sass, and tends to have a lot to say during play time. Playing is what Trent lives for! She is full of life, and loves to hop about.

Swayze doesn’t know a stranger, and loves to cuddle! She will lay in any position when snuggling, and has no problem getting comfortable- even if it looks uncomfortable to everybody else. 😂 She’s as sweet as she is smart, and is a quick learner.

Both nuggets have been around cats, and the only thing they wanted to do is play. Which the cats were not interested in.

Please help these babies find their forever homes by liking, sharing, and commenting on this post. There isn’t a better time to adopt a snuggle puppy then right now, as everyone hibernates in front of warmly lit fireplaces under soft blankets. We estimate them to be lab/hound mixes.

A lot of people talk about me wearing flip flops. All the time. Including freezing weather. I wanted to share the why...
01/20/2025

A lot of people talk about me wearing flip flops. All the time. Including freezing weather. I wanted to share the why: they are easy to clean.😂 When working with animals, I just assume I am going to get peed on, p**ped on, glanded on, bled on, barfed on, drooled on, diarrhea’d on… you name it. Clothes- just throw them in the wash. Shoes- depending on the kind, you can also throw in the wash. But tennis shoes take forever to dry, sometimes the shape becomes distorted, and are you going to be able to get whatever stain it is out? Tennis shoes may not be dry from cleaning next time I need to throw them on. Plus, the cheapie plastic flip flops are easy to sanitize.❤️

This past Friday I went with dog trainer David King to an adopters house. We ended up going out on their property for a pack walk. About halfway through the walk, in the snow, I was wondering if my flip flops were a bad idea. Once we got back inside, David mentioned how smart my flip flops were. And NOT in a sarcastic way!🤣 His shoes and socks were wet and freezing. My shoes would dry much faster, as well as my feet.

Just thought I’d share for everyone’s amusement. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ Flip flops truly are an underrated shoe.🩴❤️

Leo Chenal was able to get a weekend furlough foster! And she has been absolutely perfect!!! She’s well behaved and lo...
01/19/2025

Leo Chenal was able to get a weekend furlough foster! And she has been absolutely perfect!!! She’s well behaved and loving. It’s safe to say she gets along with cats, dogs, and enjoys being held like a baby.🥹

We would love to find a more permanent foster solution for her (please don’t shame the foster they have surgery coming up), or better yet a forever home!

And…. It’s back! 😅
01/19/2025

And…. It’s back! 😅

When the family dog decides to foster fail, you’ll know. Foster failing is the best way to fail! Congratulations Grump...
01/19/2025

When the family dog decides to foster fail, you’ll know. Foster failing is the best way to fail! Congratulations Grumpy! Looks like you’ve found the home you should have had all along.🥰

Black cats are seriously underrated on how beautiful they are. Usually they are harder to adopt out, despite their lovi...
01/19/2025

Black cats are seriously underrated on how beautiful they are. Usually they are harder to adopt out, despite their loving demeanors. Please consider a house panther when you’re looking to add another feline to your family.🐈‍⬛❤️

Tik Tok is now dark. How does everyone feel about this?
01/19/2025

Tik Tok is now dark. How does everyone feel about this?

Patrick Mahomes adopted!🙌🏻❤️This handsome hunk was saved from Springfield Missouri Animal Control’s death row a month an...
01/18/2025

Patrick Mahomes adopted!🙌🏻❤️

This handsome hunk was saved from Springfield Missouri Animal Control’s death row a month and a half ago. Today he begins his brand new life, and we couldn’t be happier for him!

Larry is a 4 months old yorkie/bichon that currently weighs in at 7 pounds. Larry is as sweet as he is adorable! He’s ...
01/18/2025

Larry is a 4 months old yorkie/bichon that currently weighs in at 7 pounds. Larry is as sweet as he is adorable! He’s a bouncy playful guy that would love to find his forever home. Can you help us find it?

Say hello to Treshawn, the sweetest cuddle bug you’ll ever meet! She’s another one of the 6 weeks old puppies that were ...
01/17/2025

Say hello to Treshawn, the sweetest cuddle bug you’ll ever meet!

She’s another one of the 6 weeks old puppies that were dumped in a box in a park. Then picked up by Springfield Animal Control and we’re going to be euthanized.

This gentle girl adores snuggling up for belly rubs and quiet moments, but don’t let her soft side fool you—she’s always ready for a game of chase when the fun begins. With her warm, loving nature and playful spirit, Treshawn is the perfect mix of calm and adventure. Whether she’s curled up by your side or racing around the yard, Treshawn is sure to fill your days with joy, laughter, and unconditional love. Could this sweetheart be your new best friend? She’s looking for a home to call her very own.

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1113 NW Knox Street
Blue Springs, MO
64015

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Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm

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+18165095911

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Tell me you’ve never ridden in a car, without telling me you’ve never ridden in a car. 😂🤦🏻‍♀️Some of the best stuff never gets recorded!!! Ben and I were trying to get this Great Pyrenees into the car…. and he had zero intention of going inside. I thought *maybe* if I hopped up into the car and gently pulled with the leash and sweetly coaxed him, he would follow. Nope. So here I am standing inside the car in an awkward L shape because of the low ceiling space, and this guy is just laughing at me.🤦🏻‍♀️ Side note: he had a case of the nervous poops right before we came to pick him up, which he decided to dance in.🤮 So poor Ben is left with no choice to pick this massive poo covered dog up and help him into the car. All while the dog is actively trying to get away. We did cover my car with sheets to protect it from the poop. And tethered him to keep him in place. Neither of which were effective.😂 At 130+ pounds, you can pretty much do what you want. Meet Snowflake. A big special dog, with a big special personality.😂❄️❤️#pawportunities #rescue #shelter #save #chihuahua #dog #animal #foster #fosteringsaveslives #adopt #adoptme #adoptdontshop #foreverhome #newbeginning #missouri #kansas #kansascity #midwest #heartland #puppy #puppies #dog #greatpyrenees #animalcontrol #Raymore #car #special

Tell me you’ve never ridden in a car, without telling me you’ve never ridden in a car. 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ Some of the best stuff never gets recorded!!! Ben and I were trying to get this Great Pyrenees into the car…. and he had zero intention of going inside. I thought *maybe* if I hopped up into the car and gently pulled with the leash and sweetly coaxed him, he would follow. Nope. So here I am standing inside the car in an awkward L shape because of the low ceiling space, and this guy is just laughing at me.🤦🏻‍♀️ Side note: he had a case of the nervous poops right before we came to pick him up, which he decided to dance in.🤮 So poor Ben is left with no choice to pick this massive poo covered dog up and help him into the car. All while the dog is actively trying to get away. We did cover my car with sheets to protect it from the poop. And tethered him to keep him in place. Neither of which were effective.😂 At 130+ pounds, you can pretty much do what you want. Meet Snowflake. A big special dog, with a big special personality.😂❄️❤️ #pawportunities #rescue #shelter #save #chihuahua #dog #animal #foster #fosteringsaveslives #adopt #adoptme #adoptdontshop #foreverhome #newbeginning #missouri #kansas #kansascity #midwest #heartland #puppy #puppies #dog #greatpyrenees #animalcontrol #Raymore #car #special

Our newest intake, and I’m absolutely smitten!🥰 We love saving lives with Raymore Animal Control! #pawportunities #rescue #shelter #save #chihuahua #dog #animal #foster #fosteringsaveslives #adopt #adoptme #adoptdontshop #foreverhome #newbeginning #missouri #kansas #kansascity #midwest #heartland #puppy #puppies #dog #greatpyrenees #animalcontrol #Raymore

At only four months old, Dumbo was thrown out of a car along with his two siblings on a rural road to defend for themselves. The weather had just turned cold, and we were worried their ears had frostbite when they first arrived. They were emaciated and nothing more than skin and bones when they arrived. There was fur loss around their eyes. They were in horrible condition. Both of Dumbos siblings have found their forever homes, while Dumbo waits patiently at the shelter for his family to find him. Can you help us find Dumbos family? Liking, commenting, and sharing this post has the potential of expanding its reach finding Dumbos forever home. #pawportunities #rescue #shelter #save #chihuahua #dog #animal #foster #fosteringsaveslives #adopt #adoptme #adoptdontshop #foreverhome #newbeginning #missouri #kansas #kansascity #midwest #heartland #puppy #puppies #dog

Theodore, the scared Papillon, is still at the shelter. We have found out he has an incredible nose! Please comment, like, and share this post to help us find his forever home. He’s 8 years old, and his owner passed away. He came in very scared, trying to bite people, but if you go slow with him he learns to trust pretty quickly. Scared dogs can make some of the most wonderful companions, if just given the chance.#pawportunities #rescue #shelter #save #chihuahua #dog #animal #foster #fosteringsaveslives #adopt #adoptme #adoptdontshop #foreverhome #newbeginning #missouri #kansas #kansascity #midwest #heartland #puppy #puppies #dog

Leo Chenal was able to get a weekend furlough foster! And she has been absolutely perfect!!! She’s well behaved and loving. It’s safe to say she gets along with cats, dogs, and enjoys being held like a baby.🥹We would love to find a more permanent foster solution for her (please don’t shame the foster they have surgery coming up), or better yet a forever home! #pawportunities #rescue #shelter #save #chihuahua #dog #animal #foster #fosteringsaveslives #adopt #adoptme #adoptdontshop #foreverhome #newbeginning #missouri #kansas #kansascity #midwest #heartland #puppy #puppies #dog

Baylor Cupp LOVES the snow!❄️ She’s a 7 months old hound mix that we rescued from Springfield, Missouri Animal Control’s death row. She is sweet, playful, loving, and fun. She enjoys the company of other dogs, and running around the yard playing games. She is looking for her forever home. Can you help her find it? #pawportunities #rescue #shelter #save #chihuahua #dog #animal #foster #fosteringsaveslives #adopt #adoptme #adoptdontshop #foreverhome #newbeginning #missouri #kansas #kansascity #midwest #heartland #puppy #puppies #dog

Freya was accidentally captured by dog trappers in Texas. She was very pregnant at the time. They were going to let her loose if they couldn’t find rescue placement for her. We were able to find foster and bring her into our rescue where she was able to safely give birth on December 27, 2024. Her little nuggets are just starting to become more active! 🥹#pawportunities #rescue #shelter #save #chihuahua #dog #animal #foster #fosteringsaveslives #adopt #adoptme #adoptdontshop #foreverhome #newbeginning #missouri #kansas #kansascity #midwest #heartland #puppy #puppies

Ruby was adopted over a year ago, and is still scared and shut down in her home. Here we are helping Ruby and her adopters learn how to help Ruby reach her fullest potential.

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