Columbia, MO

Cat-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Columbia, MO: 8 Dogs Good with Cats

Cat-Friendly Dogs up for adoption near Columbia, MO

Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Columbia have 8 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. Here are all 8, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Every dog on this page has been marked by their rescue as good with cats, so they're a good fit if you already share your home with one.

1. Cruz

Adult · Male · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Terrier / Mixed · 62 mi from Columbia

Meet Cruz Cruz is a professional snuggle bug fueled by happy zoomies. He loves the outdoors, plays great with big dogs, and will do anything for a treat. Working on sit, fascinated by vacuums, crate trained with no accidents, and nearly fully potty trained. Big heart, bigger personality ever.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

2. Chopper

Adult · Male · Rottweiler · 62 mi from Columbia

Chopper a blind Rottweiler with a HUGE heart! He’s smart, playful, treat motivated, and convinced he’s a lap dog! This sweet boy needs a patient, confident family to help guide him. He prefers female dogs and needs slow introductions. BONUS! Chopper comes with LIFETIME TRAINING through Modern K9 Solutions

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Special needs

3. Margarita

Adult · Female · Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 86 mi from Columbia

Margarita is a sweet, shy cautious introverted young lady who is full of joy and love once she is settled and trust you.
We are unsure of her history as she came to rescue from someone who had just gotten her from another situation.
She doesnt like loud noises or fast sudden movements, and will take a while to warm up to people. Once she does accept you she likes to play and get loves. She Loves Loves LOVES food and treats.
She is more comfortable and happy with dogs her size then people. She does ok with cats, she likes to try and play chase with them, so if the cat is open to 4 legged games. Her current bestie is a poddle mix and they run and play it, wrestle with each other, use the house and yard as a race track, steal toys from each other and generally just bring joy and mayhem together.
She does great in the car but is slow to learn the leash, outside her space is a big scary place so patience and a fully fenced in yard is a must.

Read more about Margarita

A home with no small kids would be best, but with at least 1 other dog is preferable.

  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Margarita fromAll Paws Rescue, Inc.O Fallon, MO · listed Oct 4

4. Lucky

Adult · Male · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 86 mi from Columbia

Meet Lucky, a 2 year old lab mix weighing about 55 pounds. He was rescued from an abandoned house then adopted out from the shelter just to be sold online. He is such a sweet boy that loves to cuddle and loves kids. He is crate trained and potty trained. He loves to go on walks and playing with his toys. He is dog to dog friendly and is good with cats. He really is the perfect dog. The best home for Luckynwould be a home with an active family that can include him in their daily activities.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Lucky fromAll Paws Rescue, Inc.O Fallon, MO · listed Oct 3

5. Rook AKA D pup

Adult · Male · Terrier / Terrier / Mixed · 62 mi from Columbia

This 60-pound sweetheart is a professional cuddler and belly rub enthusiast! Rook loves people, knows basic commands, and has great recall. He’s gaining confidence every day and dreams of a forever home where he can snuggle close, steal your heart, and be your loyal companion!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Rook AKA D pup fromNo Time to Spare Animal Rescue and SanctuaryWarrenton, MO · listed Sep 1

6. Tate

Senior · Male · Labrador Retriever / Boxer / Mixed · 86 mi from Columbia

Tate proves that being a senior doesn’t mean slowing down! At 13 years old, he’s still spunky, playful, and full of personality; though he certainly appreciates a good nap and some quiet downtime, too.Tate was originally adopted through Heartland in 2014. While we don’t know the full story of what happened in the years that followed, we do know that the owner who adopted him passed away at some point. After that, Tate’s story becomes a mystery until this past July, when a St. Louis County citizen found him wandering on his own. She took him in, had him scanned for a microchip, and that scan led him right back to Heartland.Today, Tate is living his best senior life with his foster mom and three feline foster siblings.

Read more about Tate

He has been fully vetted, including a senior blood panel, is current on his vaccinations, and has received a clean bill of health.Tate quickly bonds with anyone who shows him love and comfort, and he’s proven to be quite the homebody. In fact, he wasted no time making himself comfortable, so comfortable that he even tried to steal one of the cats’ beds! Now that he’s in his golden years, Tate would be happiest in a calmer home with older children or no children. What he really wants is a soft place to land, someone to love, and a family who will give him the peaceful, happy retirement he deserves.After everything he’s been through, Tate is ready for the next chapter—and we think it should be his best one yet.

  • No young kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Tate fromHeartland Humane Society of MissouriO'Fallon, MO · listed Aug 27

7. Bean

Young · Catahoula Leopard Dog / Mixed · 86 mi from Columbia

Meet Bean, a sweet 6 month old petite girl weighing about 25 pounds. Her parents were part of an animal cruelty case so she spent her first few weeks at the shelter. She is oh spoiled, sassy, sweet, and wants loving from everyone she meets. She is constantly around kids who take turns holding her. She is in a home with 3 other dogs and gets along with them just fine though is learning when to stop harassing them. Being a typical puppy, she is working on going potty outside but doing better.
if you are aware of what it takes to raise a puppy and looking for an absolute love bug who is eager to please and learn, she won’t disappoint.

Read more about Bean

She would do best in a home with an active family as she wants to be right there in the action. She is used to having another dog for companionship and to play with so a home with another dog is a us she is also used to someone being home quite a bit so not do well being left alone for a full day
Bean is adorable and would make a great addition to a family but please understand the cost and time commitment a puppy requires. Serious inquiries only.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Bean fromAll Paws Rescue, Inc.O Fallon, MO · listed Aug 17Courtesy listing: Bean's family is rehoming them through this rescue.

8. Gavin aka Mora

Adult · Male · Boxer / Terrier / Mixed · 62 mi from Columbia

Gavin is a sweet Boxer mix with 40 pounds of love to give. He was adopted from us as a puppy, but sadly returned due to personal circumstances through no fault of his own.He’s house trained, crate trained,(may need a refresher) dog friendly, and submissive. Gavin has the sweetest personality, makes the cutest little noises, and absolutely loves to snuggle. He’s known the love of a home before… now he’s just waiting for someone to give him forever.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Gavin aka Mora fromNo Time to Spare Animal Rescue and SanctuaryWarrenton, MO · listed Aug 9

Bringing a dog home to your cat

Tell the rescue about your cat: their age and how they react to dogs. A dog who has lived calmly with one cat may still want to chase a cat that runs.

Introduce them slowly. Keep them apart for the first few days and swap bedding so they get used to each other's scent, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior.

Make sure the cat can always get somewhere the dog can't reach, like a high shelf or a room behind a baby gate, and keep the litter box and cat food out of the dog's way.

Rescues with cat-friendly dogs near Columbia

Questions about adopting cat-friendly dogs in Columbia

How many cat-friendly dogs are up for adoption in Columbia?

As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Columbia, Missouri, have 8 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat-friendly dog in Columbia?

The rescues with the most cat-friendly dogs near Columbia right now are No Time to Spare Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (Warrenton, MO), All Paws Rescue, Inc. (O Fallon, MO) and Heartland Humane Society of Missouri (O'Fallon, MO). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.

How do I introduce a dog to my cat?

Slowly. Keep them apart for a few days so they get used to each other's scent, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior. Always give the cat an escape route the dog can't follow.

Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.