Springfield, MO

Cat-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Springfield, MO: 17 Dogs Good with Cats

Cat-Friendly Dogs up for adoption near Springfield, MO

Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Springfield have 17 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. Here are all 17, 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. Ozzy

Young · Male · Beagle / Hound / Mixed · 31 mi from Springfield

If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come.Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app.

Read more about Ozzy

Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets!All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Ozzy fromPolk County Humane SocietyBolivar, MO · listed Nov 2

2. Cayenne

Puppy · Male · Chihuahua / Shih Tzu / Mixed (medium coat) · 88 mi from Springfield

Cayenne has an interesting back story. He was born 6/15/26 in an Amish breeding kennel, then sent to a pet shop via another breeder. The pet shop rejected Cayenne because he was "too big" (he weighs 7 pounds, 10 ounces) and the breeder then consigned him to a dog auction, where he was purchased into rescue. He is reportedly a cross of a chihuahua and a shih tzu, but only a DNA test can confirm that as he really doesn't look much like either breed.
He is shy but very sweet, and good with other pups. He is microchipped and has been vaccinated and dosed with Nexgard Plus for flea, tick, heartworm and intestinal worm prevention.
Because he is too young to neuter, he will be placed with a neuter contract.

Read more about Cayenne

When proof of surgery is received, adopter will be mailed a rebate check for $50.00
His adoption fee is $250.00
If you would like to adopt Cayenne, email me at thistle88@centurytel.net and request an application.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Cayenne fromThistle Hill RescueMountain View, MO · listed Oct 27

3. Captain

Puppy · Male · Bichon Frise / Poodle (Toy) / Mixed (long coat) · 88 mi from Springfield

Captain is an adorable little "poochon" puppy - a cross of a poodle and a bichon frise. He was born 7/6/26 in a commercial kennel, then consigned to a dog breeder auction as a potential stud dog. Instead, he was purchased into rescue so he can spend his life as a cherished family member rather than in a breeder's pen.
He is a sweet, friendly, playful baby who gets along well with other pups. He is microchipped and up to date with vaccinations and wormings.
Because he is too young to be neutered, he will be placed with a neuter contract. When proof of surgery is received, adopter will be mailed a rebate check for $50.00
His adoption fee is $350.00
If you would like to adopt Captain, email me at thistle88@centurytel.net and request an application.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Captain fromThistle Hill RescueMountain View, MO · listed Oct 27

4. Rudy

Adult · Male · Dachshund / Chihuahua / Mixed · 31 mi from Springfield

If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come.Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app.

Read more about Rudy

Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets!All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Rudy fromPolk County Humane SocietyBolivar, MO · listed Oct 25

5. Spirit

Puppy · Female · Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed · 31 mi from Springfield

Meet Spirit, United, Delta, and Jet Blue! These four little flyers are ready for their next big adventure - and this time, they're hoping it's a one-way trip to their forever home! They may be small, but they're ready to take your heart on a first-class journey filled with puppy kisses, cuddles, and plenty of fun! If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come.Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St.

Read more about Spirit

Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets!All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Spirit fromPolk County Humane SocietyBolivar, MO · listed Oct 1

6. Bambi

Adult · Female · Border Terrier / Terrier / Mixed (long coat) · 67 mi from Springfield

Bambi is a sweet, gentle girl who adores the women in her life. She is very uncomfortable around men and would be ideal for a single woman or an all-female household, with no men visiting often. Calm kids 12 and up are probably fine.

She’ll need an adopter who lets her settle in at her own pace.

She’s a little thing, probably under 15 lbs, and she’s vaccinated, spayed, and ready to be someone’s cherished companion!

  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Bambi fromNewton County Animal WelfareHarrison, AR · listed Sep 24

7. Peanut Butter

Puppy · Female · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed · 67 mi from Springfield

This sweet little chocolate-and-peanut-butter brindle puppy is looking for a forever OR foster home!

Originally part of a large litter born to a very friendly but extremely neglected and abandoned mama dog, Peanut Butter is sadly the lone survivor from the litter, but she is currently in a place with many other dogs and cats, so she is still being socialized with other animals.

Peanut Butter is described by her caretaker as “shy, but friendly” – and they said that she LOVES the kiddy pool! She loves to soak herself, roll around, and play with the hose.

Read more about Peanut Butter

Currently living in a large pack, Peanut is still young enough that she is moldable, and training and socialization should go far. She just needs a safe, comfortable home where she can get some exposure to potential adopters looking to add a sweet girl to their household.

Peanut Butter is vaccinated and will be spayed before being adopted or fostered.

Let us know if you’d like more information on Peanut Butter!

P.S. Peanut Butter’s mama is also available for adoption!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Peanut Butter fromNewton County Animal WelfareHarrison, AR · listed Sep 24

8. Eilish

Puppy · Female · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler · 31 mi from Springfield

Meet The Pop Icons Litter — eight chart topping cuties ready to steal the spotlight and your heart. Their mom is a loyal, intelligent Blue Heeler, and dad is believed to be a Cane Corso mix, giving these babies the perfect blend of brains, brawn, and big time charm. If you're interested in adopting me, please fill out an application at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt. You can also reserve an appointment to meet me. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have visits scheduled, so appointments help ensure I’ll be available. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, and we welcome adopters from any state. We have access to a transport to Aurora, CO. Other out of state adopters either travel to Missouri or arrange & pay for air transport. Virtual meet and greets are available on the appointment request.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Eilish fromPolk County Humane SocietyBolivar, MO · listed Sep 16

9. Beyonce

Puppy · Female · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler · 31 mi from Springfield

Meet The Pop Icons Litter — eight chart topping cuties ready to steal the spotlight and your heart. Their mom is a loyal, intelligent Blue Heeler, and dad is believed to be a Cane Corso mix, giving these babies the perfect blend of brains, brawn, and big time charm.Interested in adding me to your family? Complete an adoption application at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt. You can also schedule an appointment to meet me. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have meet-and-greets scheduled, so appointments help ensure I'll be available when you arrive.Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but we happily consider adopters from across the United States.

Read more about Beyonce

If you're not local, you're welcome to travel here to adopt or arrange transportation. All transportation arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the adopter. Virtual meet-and-greets are available.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Beyonce fromPolk County Humane SocietyBolivar, MO · listed Sep 16

10. Grande

Puppy · Male · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler · 31 mi from Springfield

Meet The Pop Icons Litter — eight chart topping cuties ready to steal the spotlight and your heart. Their mom is a loyal, intelligent Blue Heeler, and dad is believed to be a Cane Corso mix, giving these babies the perfect blend of brains, brawn, and big time charm. If you're interested in adopting me, please fill out an application at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt. You can also reserve an appointment to meet me. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have visits scheduled, so appointments help ensure I’ll be available. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, and we welcome adopters from any state. We have access to a transport to Aurora, CO. Other out of state adopters either travel to Missouri or arrange & pay for air transport. Virtual meet and greets are available on the appointment request.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Grande fromPolk County Humane SocietyBolivar, MO · listed Sep 16

11. Billie

Puppy · Female · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler · 31 mi from Springfield

Meet The Pop Icons Litter — eight chart topping cuties ready to steal the spotlight and your heart. Their mom is a loyal, intelligent Blue Heeler, and dad is believed to be a Cane Corso mix, giving these babies the perfect blend of brains, brawn, and big time charm.Interested in adding me to your family? Complete an adoption application at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt. You can also schedule an appointment to meet me. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have meet-and-greets scheduled, so appointments help ensure I'll be available when you arrive.Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but we happily consider adopters from across the United States.

Read more about Billie

If you're not local, you're welcome to travel here to adopt or arrange transportation. All transportation arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the adopter. Virtual meet-and-greets are available.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Billie fromPolk County Humane SocietyBolivar, MO · listed Sep 16

12. Ice

Young · Female · Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (short coat) · 67 mi from Springfield

Meet Ice! ❄️

This gorgeous girl has the most beautiful blue eyes and a personality to match. We’re guessing Ice may be a hound mixed with Aussie and/or cattle dog, giving her a fun combination of smarts, energy, and sweetness.

Ice is estimated to be around 2 years old. She’s friendly, intelligent, and gets along well with other dogs. She’d love a home where she can be part of the family, stay active, and get plenty of love and attention.

If you’re looking for a bright, beautiful companion with a sweet nature, Ice may be your girl!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Ice fromNewton County Animal WelfareHarrison, AR · listed Sep 10

13. Timber

Young · Female · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 67 mi from Springfield

Timber is a sweet, easygoing girl and beautiful brindle girl who enjoys spending time with the other dogs in her pack, especially a young rescue pup who she has taken under her wing.

She was originally found as a stray in a rural area along with her siblings and is now ready to find a loving home of her own.

Timber would love a family where she can feel safe, be part of the everyday routine, and enjoy plenty of companionship. She’s a gentle girl who’s simply looking for a happy place to call home.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Timber fromNewton County Animal WelfareHarrison, AR · listed Sep 10

14. Ollie

Puppy · Male · Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) · 67 mi from Springfield

Meet Ollie!

Ollie is a sweet young bully breed pup, estimated to be around 7–8 months old, who is looking for a loving home of his own.

This handsome boy was sadly abandoned near our home and left to starve in the wilderness. Since then, he’s been nursed back to health, neutered, and fully vaccinated - and through it all, he has remained an incredibly good boy.

Ollie is crate trained and already knows “sit” and “down.” He’s still just a puppy, so he has lots of growing and learning ahead of him, but he’s off to a wonderful start and is ready for someone to give him the happy life he deserves!

Read more about Ollie

If you think Ollie might be a good fit for your family please contact us for more information!

Please note: Ollie is one of our courtesy listings, which means he's being cared for by an independent foster home and we're happy to help spread the word to find him the right family. His foster knows him best, so they handle his care, adoption screening, and placement decisions. If you're interested in Ollie, reach out to us and we'll pass your inquiry along to his caretaker with our recommendation.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Ollie fromNewton County Animal WelfareHarrison, AR · listed Sep 10

15. Simba

Adult · Male · Great Pyrenees / Husky / Mixed · 31 mi from Springfield

I'm Simba. I'm a beautiful guy. I'm big and like being outdoors. I'd love to meet you to see if we are compatible . . .If you're interested in adopting me, please fill out an application at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt. You can also reserve an appointment to meet me. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have visits scheduled, so appointments help ensure I’ll be available.Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, and we welcome adopters from any state. We have access to a transport to Aurora, CO. Other outofstate adopters either travel to Missouri or arrange & pay for air transport. Virtual meetandgreets are available on the appointment request.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Simba fromPolk County Humane SocietyBolivar, MO · listed Sep 8

16. Onyx

Puppy · Female · Maltese / Poodle (Miniature) / Mixed (long coat) · 88 mi from Springfield

Onyx is a pretty little maltipoo puppy, born 4/22/26. She was born in a commercial kennel, then consigned to a dog breeder auction as a prospective breeding dog. Instead she was purchased into rescue so she can learn how to be a pet rather than living in a breeder's pen.
She is a very shy little girl and will need an experienced, patient adopter who can teach her that being a lap dog is a GOOD thing. She is sweet and playful and gets along well with other pups and with the barn cats.
Onyx is spayed, microchipped, up to date with vaccinations and wormings and has been dosed with Nexgard Plus for flea, tick, heartworm and intestinal worm prevention. She weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces on 10/28/26.
Her adoption fee is $350.00
If you would like to adopt Onyx, email me at thistle88@centurytel.net and request an application.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Onyx fromThistle Hill RescueMountain View, MO · listed Aug 24

17. Tahoe

Adult · Male · Siberian Husky / Mixed · 80 mi from Springfield

Hi, I'm Tahoe! I'm big and stylish like a Tahoe SUV! I can be your luxurious, cozy snuggler or you can put me into 4 paw drive while we hike a trail together! I'm an all around good boy who loves treats and being praised! I'm good with kids, cats and other dogs.
I am currently recovering from a skin infection. I can't wait to be healed up and looking and feeling better! It turns out I'm allergic to fleas so I'll need to stay on an oral flea prevention and Zenralia from now on to keep me healthy and itch-free.
If you're ready to drive home with a sweet, beautiful husky, fill out an application and mention me, Tahoe!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Special needs
Adopt Tahoe fromTaysia Blue Siberian Husky RescueOmaha, NE · listed May 22

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 Springfield

Questions about adopting cat-friendly dogs in Springfield

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

As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Springfield, Missouri, have 17 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

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

The rescues with the most cat-friendly dogs near Springfield right now are Polk County Humane Society (Bolivar, MO), Newton County Animal Welfare (Harrison, AR) and Thistle Hill Rescue (Mountain View, 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.