O'Fallon, MO

Kid-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in O'Fallon, MO: 30 Dogs Good with Children

Kid-Friendly Dogs up for adoption near O'Fallon, MO

Rescues and shelters within 50 miles of O'Fallon have 40 kid-friendly dogs up for adoption. Here are the 30 newest, 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 children, usually because they've lived with kids in a foster home.

1. Novaleigha

Adult · Female · Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 37 mi from O'Fallon

Meet Novaleigha! ❤️ A mama who’s ready to be someone’s baby!

After spending her time raising her puppies and making sure they had everything they needed, Novaleigha’s turn has finally come. This sweet girl is ready to leave motherhood behind and discover what it’s like to be someone’s beloved companion. She deserves a soft place to land, a loving family, and all the attention she’s been waiting for. ❤️

This sweet 40-pound hound mix has a gentle personality and is as sweet as can be. She’s still learning to trust and can be a little leery of men, but with patience, kindness, and reassurance, she’s learning that people can be trusted.

Read more about Novaleigha

Novaleigha loves the resident dog in her foster home and enjoys going for walks. She’s already got some great qualities that make her an easy companion:

Crate trained

House trained

Enjoys walks

Gets along with other dogs

Sweet, gentle, and affectionate

Unfortunately, Novaleigha has tested positive for heartworm. The good news is that
her heartworm treatment will be provided through our rescue.
She won’t have to face this journey alone.

Novaleigha has spent enough time taking care of everyone else. Now she deserves a family who will take care of her.

Could you be the loving home she’s been waiting for? ❤️

Ready to give Novaleigha her happily ever after?

Novaleigha’s
adoption fee is $200.00 which includes all shots, spay, microchip and 1 month of heartworm preventative. If you are interested, please complete the

Adoption Application

on our website at

a4apetpantry.org

Disclaimer: Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of our dogs, we are only guessing at breed mix.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Novaleigha fromAdvocates 4 Animals Pet Food PantryHillsboro, MO · listed Nov 2

2. Cruz

Adult · Male · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Terrier / Mixed · 25 mi from O'Fallon

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

3. Jael

Puppy (4 months 15 days) · Female · Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 30 mi from O'Fallon

Jael is a beautiful little 4 month old 20lb terrier/lab mix that has lots of puppy energy.

She loves to run, jump, play, and chew on her many toys! She absolutely loves to snuggle and love on her people. The more brother and sister dogs the better! She would do well in a home with an older dog sibling to show her the ropes.

Jael is house-trained with regular outdoor breaks. Her puppy enthusiasm can sometimes lead to jumping or playful nipping, so she may thrive with older children who can gently reinforce good behavior. Any family would be fortunate to welcome her home!

Read more about Jael

If interested, please
complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
www.NeedyPaws.org
and we will contact you.
Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Our $295 adoption fee includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Jael fromNeedy Paws RescueSt. Louis, MO · listed Oct 28

4. Chopper

Adult · Male · Rottweiler · 25 mi from O'Fallon

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

5. Buddy aka DW2 Butterball

Adult · Male · Dachshund / Chihuahua / Mixed · 25 mi from O'Fallon

Hi Im Buddy, if i'm a great little dog that loves attention. I was returned to the rescue due to no fault of my own as my owner recently passed away. I love to snuggle and would love to sleep in the bed with me. I will need a little time to adjust to my new home and owner but will be your best Buddy, once we get to know each other.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Buddy aka DW2 Butterball fromNo Time to Spare Animal Rescue and SanctuaryWarrenton, MO · listed Oct 26

6. Saylor

Puppy · Male · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 24 mi from O'Fallon

Saylor and his siblings were born on 7/8/26. He is doing great with crate training, and is working on potty training

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Saylor from4 Paws 4 RescueFenton, MO · listed Oct 22

7. Sarge

Puppy · Male · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 24 mi from O'Fallon

Sarge and his siblings were born on 7/8/26. He is a short stack of a dude! Lol! He is doing great with crate training, and is working on potty training.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Sarge from4 Paws 4 RescueFenton, MO · listed Oct 22

8. Franswa

Adult (8 years) · Male · French Bulldog / Boston Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 30 mi from O'Fallon

Meet Franswa!

Franswa is an 8-year-old Frenchton, but don't let his age fool you! This boy is still full of life and has plenty of pep in his step! He loves going for walks, taking car rides, and spending time with his favorite people. He's incredibly friendly and happily greets everyone who is willing to give him a little love and attention. He's also good with children!

Franswa does have a history of ear infections that left him with a permanently deformed cauliflower ear with significant scar tissue. But that doesn't stop this sweet boy from enjoying life!

He's ready to find a family to love him forever!

Read more about Franswa

If you are interested, complete the Adoption Application on our website at www.NeedyPaws.org and we will contact you. Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Franswa’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

  • Good with kids
  • House-trained
Adopt Franswa fromNeedy Paws RescueSt. Louis, MO · listed Oct 20

9. Rolo

Puppy (1 month 25 days) · Male · Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (short coat) · 37 mi from O'Fallon

Meet Rolo — A Sweet Pup with a BIG Heart!

Born August 28, 2026, Rolo is an adorable tricolor pup with a gentle personality and so much love to give! He’s expected to grow into a medium-sized dog, making him a wonderful companion for all kinds of families.

Rolo is still a young pup with plenty of growing and learning ahead of him. He’ll need a family ready for puppy adventures, continued training, and lots of love as he grows into the best boy ever! ❤️

Rolo is ready for adoption October 27!

❤️

Could Rolo be your missing piece?

Read more about Rolo

Don’t let this sweet boy wait for his happily-ever-after! If you’re ready to give him a lifetime of love, make him part of your family. Your new best friend could be waiting right here!

Take the first step TODAY — apply to adopt Rolo

Rolo's adoption fee is $300.00 which includes 3 rounds of shots, neuter, microchip and 1 month of heartworm preventative. If you are interested, please complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
a4apetpantry.org

Disclaimer: Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of our dogs, we are only guessing at breed mix.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Rolo fromAdvocates 4 Animals Pet Food PantryHillsboro, MO · listed Oct 20

10. Jack

Puppy (1 month 25 days) · Male · Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (short coat) · 37 mi from O'Fallon

JACK IS READY TO FIND HIS FOREVER FAMILY!

Looking for a little puppy love to make your world a whole lot brighter? Meet Jack! ❤️

Born

August 28, 2026

, this sweet Hound mix is just a baby with a whole lifetime of love ahead of him! He’s expected to grow into a medium-sized boy, around

40–50 pounds when fully grown

.

Jack is at that precious age when everything is new, every day brings another discovery, and there’s so much growing and learning to do! He deserves a family who will patiently teach him the ropes, encourage him as he grows, and be there for all the puppy silliness along the way.

Read more about Jack

Just imagine watching him discover his favorite toys, seeing his little personality blossom, and having that sweet face waiting to greet you every day. Before you know it, this tiny pup will be your best friend, your adventure buddy, and your favorite cuddle companion!

Of course, puppies need guidance, consistency, and continued training, so Jack is looking for a family ready to help him become the very best boy he can be.

Jack will be ready for adoption on October 27, 2026!

Could you be the one who gives this sweet boy a lifetime of love instead of a life spent waiting? Don’t wait to start your adoption application!

Jack's adoption fee is $300.00 which includes 3 rounds of shots, neuter, microchip and 1 month of heartworm preventative. If you are interested, please complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
a4apetpantry.org

Disclaimer: Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of our dogs, we are only guessing at breed mix.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Jack fromAdvocates 4 Animals Pet Food PantryHillsboro, MO · listed Oct 20

11. Bindi

Adult (2 years) · Female · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (medium coat) · 30 mi from O'Fallon

Meet Bindi: Small Package, BIG Personality!

At 2 years old and 29 pounds, Bindi is the total package! This smart, fun-loving cattle dog mix might just be the most dog-friendly foster we've ever brought home. She loves other dogs and is great with cats, too!

Bindi is potty trained, clever, playful, and full of personality. She's always up for an adventure, but her favorite job might just be professional cuddle buddy.

Once the fun winds down, she's happy to snuggle up close and remind you just how lovable she is.

Read more about Bindi

Bindi has the brains, the charm, and the loving heart to make an amazing addition to her forever family. All she needs now is someone to choose her.

Could Bindi be your missing piece

If you are interested, complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
www.NeedyPaws.org
and we will contact you.
Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Bindi's adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Bindi fromNeedy Paws RescueSt. Louis, MO · listed Oct 19

12. Lumi

Young · Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) · 37 mi from O'Fallon

Meet One of Momma Bella’s Adorable Babies!

Big personalities, endless puppy kisses, and enough cuteness to steal your heart! ❤️

These little bundles of joy love playing with toys outside, exploring their world, and showing off their silly personalities. When playtime is over, they’re perfectly happy curling up in your lap for snuggles or settling into their own space for a puppy nap.

Age:

7 weeks old as of October 20

Mom:

The amazing Bella

Potty Training:

A work in progress!

❤️

Ready for Adoption:

After November 4

These babies are full of love, personality, and puppy mischief!

Can’t wait until November 4?

Read more about Lumi

Consider fostering one (or two!) while they get ready for their forever homes. It’s a wonderful way to get extra puppy cuddles while helping them grow!

Ready to fall in love? Apply to adopt or message us about fostering!

Lumi’s

adoption fee is $300.00 which includes 3 rounds of shots, , microchip and 1 month of heartworm preventative. If you are interested, please complete the

Adoption Application

on our website at

a4apetpantry.org

Disclaimer: Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of our dogs, we are only guessing at breed mix.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Lumi fromAdvocates 4 Animals Pet Food PantryHillsboro, MO · listed Oct 19

13. Tavi

Young · Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) · 37 mi from O'Fallon

Meet One of Momma Bella’s Adorable Babies!

Big personalities, endless puppy kisses, and enough cuteness to steal your heart! ❤️

These little bundles of joy love playing with toys outside, exploring their world, and showing off their silly personalities. When playtime is over, they’re perfectly happy curling up in your lap for snuggles or settling into their own space for a puppy nap.

Age:

7 weeks old as of October 20

Mom:

The amazing Bella

Potty Training:

A work in progress!

❤️

Ready for Adoption:

After November 4

These babies are full of love, personality, and puppy mischief!

Can’t wait until November 4?

Read more about Tavi

Consider fostering one (or two!) while they get ready for their forever homes. It’s a wonderful way to get extra puppy cuddles while helping them grow!

Ready to fall in love? Apply to adopt or message us about fostering!

Tavi’s

adoption fee is $300.00 which includes 3 rounds of shots, , microchip and 1 month of heartworm preventative. If you are interested, please complete the

Adoption Application

on our website at

a4apetpantry.org

Disclaimer: Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of our dogs, we are only guessing at breed mix.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Tavi fromAdvocates 4 Animals Pet Food PantryHillsboro, MO · listed Oct 19

14. Zella

Young · Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 37 mi from O'Fallon

Meet One of Momma Bella’s Adorable Babies!

Big personalities, endless puppy kisses, and enough cuteness to steal your heart! ❤️

These little bundles of joy love playing with toys outside, exploring their world, and showing off their silly personalities. When playtime is over, they’re perfectly happy curling up in your lap for snuggles or settling into their own space for a puppy nap.

Age:

7 weeks old as of October 20

Mom:

The amazing Bella

Potty Training:

A work in progress!

❤️

Ready for Adoption:

After November 4

These babies are full of love, personality, and puppy mischief!

Can’t wait until November 4?

Read more about Zella

Consider fostering one (or two!) while they get ready for their forever homes. It’s a wonderful way to get extra puppy cuddles while helping them grow!

Ready to fall in love? Apply to adopt or message us about fostering!

Zella’s

adoption fee is $300.00 which includes 3 rounds of shots, , microchip and 1 month of heartworm preventative. If you are interested, please complete the

Adoption Application

on our website at

a4apetpantry.org

Disclaimer: Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of our dogs, we are only guessing at breed mix.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Zella fromAdvocates 4 Animals Pet Food PantryHillsboro, MO · listed Oct 19

15. Bella M

Adult · Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) · 37 mi from O'Fallon

Behind NINE beautiful, happy, and incredibly well-cared-for puppies is one AMAZING momma… meet Bella! ❤️

Even at 7 weeks old, her babies still have her wrapped around their tiny paws!

Bella continues to help her foster mom with cleanup duty, loves going outside to play with her babies, and STILL lets them nurse at the milk bar… even though it closed for business weeks ago!

This sweet girl has given her babies everything she has, and soon it will be HER turn to be spoiled, loved, and cared for by a forever family. ❤️

Who’s ready to give this amazing momma the happily ever after she deserves?

Read more about Bella M

Bella’s adoption fee is $200.00 which includes all shots, spay, microchip and 1 month of heartworm preventative. If you are interested, please complete the

Adoption Application

on our website at

a4apetpantry.org

Disclaimer: Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most of our dogs, we are only guessing at breed mix.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Bella M fromAdvocates 4 Animals Pet Food PantryHillsboro, MO · listed Oct 19

16. Ivory

Adult (2 years 10 months) · Female · Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 30 mi from O'Fallon

Ivory

Bully mix

Approx. 4 y/o

Approx. 45 pounds

Great with dogs/strangers/kids and said to be good with cats

Meet Ivory!

Read more about Ivory

Ivory is one of the best dogs I’ve come across, she’s the best snuggle buddy and loves to snuggle up with you on the couch, she loves to go on walks and always up for an adventure, she’s completely house broke, loves her crate, loves other dogs and would love a play mate that can help show her around her new home. She loves kids (which also means she wants to be very close to them and lick their face) with some boundaries set she will make the best family dog! She also does great with strangers coming in the house. She is said to be good with cats, although I’ve not seen this, I don’t doubt it one bit!

If you are interested, complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
www.NeedyPaws.org
and we will contact you.

Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Ivory’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Ivory fromNeedy Paws RescueSt. Louis, MO · listed Oct 13

17. Mabel

Adult (6 years) · Female · Redbone Coonhound / Mixed (short coat) · 30 mi from O'Fallon

Mabel is a soft and gentle soul. She is not your typical hound. She is not exuberant or naughty. She is not the class clown. Instead, Mabel is a wallflower, trying her hardest to bloom.

Mabel was originally living as a stray in southern Missouri, periodically showing up on local farms. After months on the run, someone was able to catch her and she was taken in by a kind family. Mabel retreated to their basement, where she stayed for the next 2 years, interacting with them minimally. While they loved her very much, they knew she deserved more than they could give her and they reached out to us.

Read more about Mabel

Mabel currently lives in a home with two other dogs and two young children. It's pretty clear that Mabel has no idea how to be a loved member of the family, though her foster home is working diligently on teaching her. If left to her own devices, Mabel will spend all of her time alone. Her foster family is slowly encouraging Mabel to spend time near everyone else, though it will not happen overnight. Mabel has learned that solitude is safety, so she has a lot of new experiences ahead of her. She does enjoy gentle pets, kind voices and walks (it's when she's her most confident self). She has started wagging her tail more and more, and likes lifting up her paw to ask for pets. She is potty trained and crate trained, though she has never destroyed anything when left out alone. While Mabel is around 70 pounds currently, she has quite a bit to lose and is working hard on slimming down.

Her ideal family would be someone with a quiet home and a bucket full of patience. She'd thrive with someone who will continue to gently push her to be part of the family and not let her isolate one hundred percent of the time. She enjoys the company of other calm dogs and would likely do well with cats. She's gentle with the kids in her foster home, and would do fine with other respectful kiddos. A fenced in yard would be a huge plus, and she'd love a family who will take her on regular walks.

She may take some work, but the reward will be worth it.

If you are interested, complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
www.NeedyPaws.org
and we will contact you.

Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Mable’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Mabel fromNeedy Paws RescueSt. Louis, MO · listed Oct 8

18. Lucky

Adult · Male · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 5 mi from O'Fallon

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

19. Ozzie

Adult · Male · Pit Bull Terrier / Terrier / Mixed · 25 mi from O'Fallon

This handsome pittie mix traded his wandering days for couch life and couldn’t be happier. Gentle, well-mannered, and super friendly with people and dogs, Ozzie loves a good zoomie session followed by belly rubs. Sweet, social, and ready to be someone’s best friend.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs

20. Chowy

Puppy (3 months 7 days) · Male · Labrador Retriever / Chow Chow / Mixed (short coat) · 30 mi from O'Fallon

Chowy is a 13-week-old male Lab, Chow, and Retriever mix puppy with a gorgeous light brown coat and a heart full of curiosity. Weighing around 20 lbs, this handsome little boy is friendly, playful, and loves spending time outdoors.

He is currently working on his house-training and basic puppy obedience, showing great enthusiasm for learning and exploring. He loves to play with little kids and enjoy playing with small/big dogs.

If interested, please
complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
www.NeedyPaws.org
and we will contact you.
Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Read more about Chowy

Our $295 adoption fee includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Chowy fromNeedy Paws RescueSt. Louis, MO · listed Sep 28

21. Loui

Puppy (3 months) · Male · Labrador Retriever / Chow Chow / Mixed (short coat) · 30 mi from O'Fallon

Very playfull

Loves outside

Great with dogs and little kids

If interested, please
complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
www.NeedyPaws.org
and we will contact you.
Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Our $295 adoption fee includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Loui fromNeedy Paws RescueSt. Louis, MO · listed Sep 28

22. Brent

Adult (9 months) · Male · American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 30 mi from O'Fallon

This is Brent and he's exactly who you think he is based on his name. Brent is an all-American dude with a love for football, beer and finance (probably). Brent is blissfully clueless that his two braincells are working overtime, and that's exactly how he likes it.

Brent originally came into the local animal control as a stray and quickly became a volunteer favorite. As time went on, Brent became more and more stressed and landed himself on the euthanasia list. Luckily for him, he had plenty of people who adored him and advocated for him. He caught his fosters eye and the rest is history.

Read more about Brent

Brent currently lives in a foster home with two female dogs and two young children. We think he'd love a dog to play with, but his canine foster siblings aren't the playing type, so he's great at coexisting with them. He's loving with his human foster siblings, and absolutely ADORES cuddling. If it was up to Brent, he'd spend his whole life snuggling with his people. Brent is a happy guy and exudes joy.

Brent can usually be found playing with toys, pretending he's a beagle and looking for food, or snuggling with his foster family. He knows "sit", "lay down" and is potty and crate trained (though admittedly he is not a fan of being crated long periods). Brent very much enjoys walks and would love to explore the outdoors with his new family. Brent has never met a stranger he didn't like (though periodically they've wished he was less enthusiastic about meeting them).

In Brent's ideal home, he'd have a fenced-in yard, be allowed on the furniture (see: cuddling), have parents that are home more than not, have someone who enjoys daily walks and have a family who is ok continuing his training. He'd be happy with or without another dog and with or without kids.

Whoever ends up with his guy is one lucky family.

Please note that Brent has recently been through heartworm treatment. He has to be kept on restricted activity until November 20 (which basically just means he has to keep his heartrate down). His foster mom is more than happy to tell you more about what this requires!

If you are interested, complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
www.NeedyPaws.org
and we will contact you.

Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Brent’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Brent fromNeedy Paws RescueSt. Louis, MO · listed Sep 21

23. Teddy

Adult · Australian Shepherd · 5 mi from O'Fallon

Meet Teddy, a very sweet and loving, 2 year old Australian Shepherd who has never met a stranger. Unfortunately his owner can no longer keep him because he works too many hours and Teddy is crated more than the breed should be. He is great with other dogs and loves going to the dog park. He is potty trained, neutered, and up to date on shots.
Because Teddy is an Australian Shepherd, he would do best with an active family and a fenced yard.
NOTE: This is a courtesy post only. Teddy is not affiliated with All Paws rescue.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Teddy fromAll Paws Rescue, Inc.O Fallon, MO · listed Sep 20Courtesy listing: Teddy's family is rehoming them through this rescue.

24. Baby Huey

Senior · Female · Beagle / Cattle Dog / Mixed (short coat) · 5 mi from O'Fallon

Huey, formally known as Houston is a nine year old Beagle/Heeler mix. Her owner recently passed away and she is looking for a new home. She has been very sad but is starting to come around. She seems to do better with larger dogs. She is spayed, curtsying shot and microchipped. She is currently being treated for allergy issues with her skin and ears. For more information, contactadopt@allpawsrescue.info

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Baby Huey fromAll Paws Rescue, Inc.O Fallon, MO · listed Sep 19

25. Chianti

Puppy (3 months 2 days) · Female · Husky (medium coat) · 32 mi from O'Fallon

~~For information on our adoption process and/or to submit an adoption application, please visit our website www.campchaospuppyrescue.org~~

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Our adoption fee is $300 for dogs/puppies. We only adopt to MO or IL residents. We do not ship or transport our dogs to other parts of the country.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Chianti fromCamp Chaos Puppy RescueImperial, MO · listed Sep 15

26. Peaky

Adult · Female · Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed · 25 mi from O'Fallon

Meet Peaky! This 40-pound Shepherd mix has beauty, brains, and a little sass! Peaky is smart, playful, treat-motivated, and great on a leash. She loves kids, gets along with dogs, and has a sweet, gentle side. She’s ready to steal hearts and find her forever family!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • No cats

27. Boo

Adult · Male · Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed · 25 mi from O'Fallon

Boo is an active, fun-loving pup who enjoys staying busy, playing, and having a good time. Even better? Boo gets along with other dogs If you’re looking for an energetic sidekick who’s ready for adventures, playtime, and a fresh start, Boo might be your perfect match!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • No cats

28. Rook AKA D pup

Adult · Male · Terrier / Terrier / Mixed · 25 mi from O'Fallon

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

29. Clyde

Adult (4 years) · Male · Beagle / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 30 mi from O'Fallon

Clyde

is a friendly playful boy who loves following his people everywhere they go. He would do best in a home where he will get lots of playtime and walks. He would do great with kids and another dog to play with.

He does require a 5 or 6ft fence.

If you are interested, complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
www.NeedyPaws.org
and we will contact you.

Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Clyde’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

Read more about Clyde

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Clyde fromNeedy Paws RescueSt. Louis, MO · listed Aug 28

30. Dutton

Adult (1 year 6 months) · Male · Labrador Retriever / Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 30 mi from O'Fallon

Meet Dutton! Dutton could run a masterclass on How To Be A Good Dog. He LOVES other dogs, adores children — he seriously lights up with kids — and waits by the door when it's time to potty outside. He's been fostered with three kids between ages 5 and 7 and one temperamental female dog, and he handles it all like a champ.

Dutton isn't a fan of the crate yet, but he's learning it's a safe space. He sleeps through the night on his own dog bed, doesn't show any signs of resource guarding, and is a total snuggler. He's still building confidence and working on recall. He'll need a canine sibling in his new home and at least a 5 ft fenced yard.

Read more about Dutton

The good stuff about this good boy:

~2 years + 70 lbs

Loves dogs (requires a K9 sibling)

Obsessed with kids

Housetrained

Crate training in progress

Sleeps through the night

Total snuggler

Needs a 5 ft+ fenced yard

If you are interested, complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
www.NeedyPaws.org
and we will contact you.

Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Dutton’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Dutton fromNeedy Paws RescueSt. Louis, MO · listed Aug 26

Adopting a dog with children in O'Fallon

Bring the whole family to meet the dog before you adopt, and ask the rescue how the dog behaves around children your kids' ages.

Teach children to let the dog come to them, to stroke gently, and to leave the dog alone while it's eating or sleeping. Give the dog a bed or crate of their own to retreat to, and always supervise young children with a new dog.

Relaxed adult dogs are often a better match for young children than puppies, which jump up, nip and chew while they learn.

Rescues with kid-friendly dogs near O'Fallon

Questions about adopting kid-friendly dogs in O'Fallon

How many kid-friendly dogs are up for adoption in O'Fallon?

As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 50 miles of O'Fallon, Missouri, have 40 kid-friendly dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a kid-friendly dog in O'Fallon?

The rescues with the most kid-friendly dogs near O'Fallon right now are Needy Paws Rescue (St. Louis, MO), Advocates 4 Animals Pet Food Pantry (Hillsboro, MO) and No Time to Spare Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (Warrenton, MO). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.

What kind of dog is best with kids?

A calm, patient dog that the rescue has seen around children. Adult dogs are often easier than puppies with young kids, since their personalities are known and they play less roughly.

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