People Helping Paws Dog Rescue

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People Helping Paws Dog Rescue

Missouri rescue for dogs who are in the most need and pet food pantry. Help us help dogs in need: www.phpdr.org/donate.

Apply for one of our adoptable dogs here: https://forms.gle/JX1VgRZbf1SygrYk6 Our mission is to reduce the number of dogs needlessly euthanized in Missouri by providing community support to help pets stay in their homes and fostering hard-to-place breeds and/or medically needy dogs to prepare them for adoption into loving homes.

04/14/2026

This awesome event is just around the corner! Join us Thursday, April 23 for an evening of fun. Pups are welcome and we plan to bring some of ours. Now is a great time to say hi while enjoying a beautiful spring night at the ball fields.

04/10/2026

JD's freedom ride STARTS NOW. You are safe, little one. We're here for you every step of the way.

We could not do it without fosters stepping up and offering their homes and love.

Thank you to everyone who is making this happen. This sweet guy was almost out of time, but thanks to you, HE. IS. SAFE.

04/07/2026

🐾 MOLLY 🐾

Meet your newest adventure buddy who also doubles as a snuggle pro!

You may remember her and her sister Mary. Their human passed away and the girls found themselves euth listed in an overcrowded shelter 😢

Thankfully, we were able to swoop in with loving foster homes and get them out of there.

Molly is the sweetest girl, with a zest for life and love. She is the best of both worlds - up for some fun but also knows how to relax and just chill. She's great in the car, good around other dogs and kids, and just wants to be close to you. She'll make an excellent best friend.

🐾 8 years old
🐾 Gentle low rider
🐾 Good manners

Does Molly check your boxes? Send us a message and let's chat!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at People Helping Paws Dog Rescue!

Throwback photo of Nala a previous PHPDR foster. 🐰🐾💗💟

04/03/2026

It's Feel Good Friday again and this time, it's a DOUBLE WHAMMY. Roxy and Dallas have both been ADOPTED 🎉🎉🎉

These pups have both been waiting a long time for their turn, and we couldn't be more excited for them and their new families. We couldn't do this without the loving humans who choose to adopt and our amazing fosters who see it all through.

You are HOME, sweet babies!! 💜

04/02/2026

Stay Tuned! 📰

JD is coming to PHPDR! Thanks to a new foster who is stepping up to change his life. We will share more info once he gets settled in, and we learn more about him 💙.

We can’t wait to help him find his forever home. Thanks to all who helped this boy on his journey to rescue.

The video is when he was first found. He wouldn't have made it much longer without help. He was just a baby too 😭😥.

JD you don't ever have to worry again. Welcome to your new start!

04/01/2026

🌸 Spring is here ... and so are the mosquitoes. Heartworm prevention isn’t optional. It’s lifesaving!

April is heartworm awareness month. At People Helping Paws Dog Rescue, our pups stay protected year-round with monthly preventatives.

Now’s the perfect time to talk to your vet and make sure your pets are covered too.

🩺💚 Prevention is easy. Treatment isn’t. 🤕😟

03/27/2026

It's Feel Good Friday, and we have wonderful news.

Our girl Jersey is ADOPTED!!! 🎉🎉🎉

We want to thank Jersey's new family for opening their home and hearts and welcoming her in. She's having a great time with all her new playmates (human and fur siblings!) She's adjusted how to play with her smaller dog sibling and is even being a good influence on them with going potty outside 😆

This is what it's all about. Helping our community when life gets tricky. Finding the right fit for the pups to ensure they have a wonderful life ahead. Networking like crazy so we get more eyes on the dogs to find fosters and forevers.

This is rescue.

Thank you to Jersey's new family for their love, patience, and for choosing adoption 🐾💜

03/26/2026

We posted a couple of weeks ago searching for a foster for this poor fellow. JD needs a foster ASAP! He has a deadline of April 1st. 😭.

Around 8-9 months old. He is neutered and fully vetted. Approximately 40-45 lbs. Loves all dogs. Loves, loves, loves toys. Crate trained with food incentive. Has done well potty training. Who can open up their home to save this boy's life?

Fostering is how rescues save dogs. We are in direr need of committed fosters to rescue dogs in need ... JD needs a hero!

If you can help him, please fill out our foster application.

03/24/2026

Spring Break?! These pups say, "YES PLEASE!!!" 😎

These girls already scored their first big break with their wonderful foster homes, but now they're looking for that 🐾 FOREVER 🐾 break. That loving home to call their very own for the rest of their days.

Can you be that place for Mary, Molly, Daphne or Summer?

We are ready to answer any questions you have. Let's do it! 🌞

03/19/2026

🐾 If this face doesn’t steal your heart … we’re officially out of ideas 😭💔

Our sweet Summer girl. She is equal parts cuddle bug and goofball. As you can clearly see, she’s already mastered the art of emotional support stuffy snuggling 🦄💕

She’s is dog and kitty friendly and is just waiting for her person!

And yet … she’s still here. Waiting. Watching other dogs get chosen.
We don’t get it either.

She doesn’t need perfect. She just needs someone willing to love her as much as she’ll love them — and trust us, that’s a LOT.

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our lucky little leprechauns! 🍀

These pups may not have found their pots of gold just yet … but they have found full bellies, warm beds, and a whole lot of love in foster homes 💚

The truth? We can only save as many lives as we have fosters. Right now, there are so many dogs waiting than homes available — and that’s the part that’s not so lucky.

So today, we’re making a little St. Paddy’s wish … ✨ ... that a few more kind humans step up to foster and change a life (or two).

Fostering is free, flexible, and one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. And trust us—these faces? They’re worth it. ☘️🐾

Be someone’s luck this year. Become a foster. 💚

Address

PO Box 6701
Jefferson City, MO
65102

Website

http://Phpdr.org/, https://a.co/1ObmN3S, http://www.phpdr.org/donate, https://www.petfinder.com/search/dogs-for-adoption

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Our Mission

Our mission is to reduce the number of dogs needlessly euthanized in Missouri by providing community support to help pets stay in loving homes and fostering hard-to-place breeds and/or medically needy dogs to prepare them for adoption into loving homes.