Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center

12/29/2025

12/27/2025

🐾 Meet Dottie – A Resilient Heart with So Much Love to Give 🐾

Dottie is a 4-year-old American Bulldog who came to us after experiencing a major life change—one that had nothing to do with her behavior or her heart. Her owner lost his home and, after exhausting every option and holding on for as long as he could, made the incredibly painful but selfless decision to surrender her. He knew Dottie deserved stability, comfort, and a home where her needs could be fully met—even if it couldn’t be with him. It’s a heartbreaking story, but one rooted in love.

The transition into shelter life was understandably difficult for Dottie at first, but she has shown us just how special she truly is. She may approach new people with a bit of caution, preferring to take a moment to assess the situation—but it doesn’t take long at all for her to warm up. Once she does, Dottie reveals her true personality: a happy, bubbly, affectionate girl who thrives on human connection and absolutely adores her people. She loves to engage, seeks out attention, and genuinely enjoys being part of whatever her friends are doing.

Dottie is stunning—inside and out—and we stand firmly by that. She loves people, enjoys social environments, and we were told she was a regular at the dog park in her previous life, where she always did well with other dogs. Here at the shelter, she has shown polite curiosity toward our cats, engaging with them respectfully rather than with intensity. With proper introductions and continued guidance, she has wonderful potential to coexist peacefully in a variety of home settings.

At this time, Dottie isn’t quite ready to go home yet. She needs to reach a slightly healthier weight before she can be spayed, but we didn’t want to wait to start searching for the perfect match for her. We know her person—or family—is out there.

Dottie would make an incredible companion for someone looking for a loyal, affectionate, and social dog with a big heart and a gentle soul. She’s the kind of dog who forms deep bonds, brings joy into the room just by being there, and reminds you every day why second chances matter. 💕

Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center
Lebanon, Mo
417-532-9671
www.clawsandpawsaac.com

12/26/2025

🐾 Meet Minnie – A Gentle Great Pyrenees Mix Searching for Her Forever Home 🐾

Minnie is a 1-year-old Great Pyrenees mix with a soft heart and an even softer soul. Her story began when she was found abandoned as a young puppy in the country, wandering until she landed at a home that took her in. While they meant well, as Minnie grew and her Great Pyrenees instincts kicked in, it became clear that her needs were more than they could manage. Like many livestock-guardian-type dogs, Minnie has a tendency to roam, and with limited time to devote to training and supervision, her owners felt they couldn’t give her the structure she deserved.

After having a litter of puppies—who have all since been weaned and placed into homes—Minnie was surrendered to us so she could have the opportunity to find a more suitable, long-term situation.

Although she has been living primarily outdoors recently, her previous family reports that Minnie is house trained. She has been around other dogs and does well with them, and she has shown no issues around cats. She seems to be socially appropriate, gentle, and easygoing with other animals.

Personality-wise, Minnie is truly a sweetheart. She can be shy and a bit timid at first, especially in the shelter environment, which can be overwhelming for a sensitive young dog. However, once she has a little time to settle in, her affectionate and loyal nature starts to shine. She doesn’t take long to warm up—she just needs someone willing to move at her pace and offer reassurance.

Minnie would thrive in a home that understands large-breed and guardian-dog tendencies, ideally with secure fencing and a commitment to giving her both guidance and companionship. With patience, consistency, and love, Minnie has all the potential to blossom into a devoted, steady companion. She’s still young, eager to please, and ready to learn—she just needs someone willing to give her the chance she’s been waiting for. 💛

Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center
Lebanon, Mo
417-532-9671
www.clawsandpawsaac.com

12/24/2025

The best gift for Bingo this year was a brand-new family to love him forever!!! Congratulations Bingo!!! Be the best boy that we know you really are!!!

12/24/2025

We want to give a big thanks to this amazing Kido!! He saved his Christmas money to donate pet supplies to our animals just in time for Christmas!! This little man is going to be on Santas Super Nice list for sure!!!

12/24/2025

’Twas the day before Christmas, and all through the shelter,
The doggies were dreaming a home that would melt ‘er.
Their stockings were hung by the kennels with care,
In hopes that their families soon would be there.
With tails all a-wag and hearts full of cheer,
Everyone's wishing for love and a home this year.'

🎄🎅 Merry Christmas Eve from all of us at Claws & Paws! 🎅🎄

Our pups are all dressed up and ready to find their forever homes just in time for the holidays. ❤️🐾

✨ Reminder: We’re closing early today at 1 PM, and will be closed to the public all day tomorrow, so this is the last chance to bring one of our adoptable pets home before Christmas!

If you’ve been thinking about adding a new family member, there’s no better time than now. Come meet these sweet faces and give them the best gift of all — a loving home. 💕

🎁 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Claws & Paws!

Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center
Lebanon, Mo
417-532-9671
www.clawsandpawsaac.com

12/22/2025

Our sweet boy Cash is off to his forever home! He found himself a perfect family and even got his own little boy and girl to love on, just in time for Christmas!! Congratulations Cash!! Enjoy your new home and be the best boy!!!

12/22/2025

Meet Bounce!

Bounce is an approximately 5–6-year-old Miniature Schnauzer mix… or at least that’s our best guess! He was originally found as a stray by a kind family who gave him a safe place to land. They kept him for about six months and truly tried to make it work, but ultimately realized that Bounce’s energetic and assertive personality was a bit too much for their senior dog. Wanting what was best for everyone involved, they made the thoughtful decision to help Bounce find a home better suited to him.

True to his name, Bounce is bouncy, playful, and full of energy. He does have some nervous energy and can be a little wary of strangers at first, but with time, patience, and gentle effort, he comes around and shows his fun, engaging personality. He thrives best with people who understand that trust takes a moment to build and are willing to give him that space.

One very important thing to know about Bounce: he’s a professional door darter. If there’s an opportunity, he will take it — and yes, he’s led us on a couple of neighborhood chases. Thankfully it was all in good fun, but this is a dog who needs an attentive home with secure doors, leashes, a containment plan, and people who stay on their toes.

While Bounce struggled living with a much older dog in his previous home, he has done well with the handful of dogs he’s interacted with here at the shelter. With proper introductions and management, he may do well with another dog, especially one that matches his energy and confidence.

Bounce is a lively little companion who will keep you active, entertained, and laughing. If you’re looking for a spirited dog with personality, potential, and a bit of mischievous charm, Bounce might just be your guy. 🐾

Claws & Paws
Lebanon, Mo
417-532-9671
www.clawsandpawsaac.com

12/22/2025

Just a friendly reminder that Claws and Paws will be closing at 1 On Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day (But don't worry we still come in to feed our puppies, kitties and scoop the Christmas p**p. haha) We will be back to normal hours on December 26th. We hope you and your families have a VERY Merry Christmas!!

12/20/2025

🎄🎅 Santa Dropped Something Off at the Shelter! 🎅🎄

Santa loves animals… but it’s just too cold on his sleigh for furry passengers ❄️🐾
So this Christmas, instead of delivering pets under the tree, Santa left something very special right here at Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center…

✨ Christmas Adoption Certificates ✨

Certificates can be purchased for the price of an adoption fee and make a wonderful gift for families who are dreaming of a furry friend. When the time is right, the recipient can come to the shelter and choose the pet that’s the perfect match for their family.

🎁 Why Santa approves:
🐶 No surprise pets under the tree
🐱 Families get to choose together
❤️ More successful, forever adoptions

Certificates are available now at the shelter.
Because the best Christmas magic of all is a forever home. 🏡✨

📍 Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center
🎄 Santa-approved. Pet-approved.

12/20/2025

🎄✨ Happy Tails for Toby & Tanner! ✨🎄

Christmas came early for these two very good boys! 🐾💙 Toby and Tanner found their forever home together, just in time for the holidays. It took a very special family to open their hearts to a very special pair of senior pups, and we couldn’t be happier for them all.

Good luck in your new home, boys—be good, soak up all the love, and enjoy every cozy moment ahead. 🏡❤️

This is what the holiday spirit is all about!

12/20/2025

"Dear Santa,
Hi… it’s Leo. I wasn’t sure if I should write, but the humans said it might help.

I know I can be a lot sometimes. I get really excited, and my body moves faster than I can think. I don’t mean to be overwhelming — I just get so happy to see people that everything comes out all at once. I want to make friends so badly, Santa. I just don’t always know how to show it the right way yet.

I came to the shelter at the end of July, and no one has asked to meet me yet. I try not to let that make me sad, but sometimes I wonder if people think I’m too much. I promise I’m not trying to be — I just have a big heart and a lot of love that doesn’t know where to go yet.

All I want for Christmas is someone who will give me a chance. Someone patient, kind, and willing to help me learn how to calm my excitement and be the best boy I can be. I know I could be amazing with the right person on my team.

If you have a little extra magic this year, Santa, could you help someone see past my wiggly excitement and notice how much I want to belong? I promise I’ll work hard, try my best, and love them with my whole heart.

Thank you for listening. I’ll keep trying — and hoping.

Love, Leo"

🎄 Leo is still waiting for someone to see him this Christmas.
He came to us at the end of July and hasn’t had a single meet-and-greet yet — but he hasn’t stopped hoping.

You can learn more about Leo here: https://new.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/CPAC-A-16

If you have questions about Leo or any of our other amazing animals, please reach out. Sometimes all it takes is one person willing to give a dog a chance — and that could be the greatest gift of all. ❤️🐾

Claws & Paws
Lebanon, Mo
417-532-9671
www.clawsandpawsaac.com