Wichita animal shelter

When looking at the makeup of American families today, it’s rare to see a home where a pet isn’t part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households—or around 85 million homes—own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.

In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country’s shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.

If you’ve been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Wichita on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. It’s important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.

Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.

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Levi

– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Magdalena

– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Maggie Mae

– Gender: Female
– Age: Senior
– Breed: Chihuahua
– Organization: Kansas K-9 ResQ Inc.
– Read more on Petfinder

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Marco Lightspeed

– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Shepherd
– Organization: Beauties and Beasts Rescue
– Read more on Petfinder

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Molly

– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Nm03

– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Organization: Beauties and Beasts Rescue
– Read more on Petfinder

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Peanut Butter

– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Organization: Beauties and Beasts Rescue
– Read more on Petfinder

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Peso

– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Pistachio

– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Organization: Beauties and Beasts Rescue
– Read more on Petfinder

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Poppy

– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Organization: Wichita Animal Action League
– Read more on Petfinder

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Prince

– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Provolone

– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Black Labrador Retriever
– Organization: Beauties and Beasts Rescue
– Read more on Petfinder

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Radar

– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Rocko

– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Ronald

– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Rowan

– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Wichita Animal Action League
– Read more on Petfinder

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Scooter

– Gender: Male
– Age: Senior
– Breed: Chihuahua
– Organization: Kansas K-9 ResQ Inc.
– Read more on Petfinder

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Sophia

– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: French Bulldog
– Organization: Beauties and Beasts Rescue
– Read more on Petfinder

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Telescope

– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Trixie

– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: American Bulldog
– Organization: Beauties and Beasts Rescue
– Read more on Petfinder

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Twiggy

– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Chihuahua
– Organization: Wichita Animal Action League
– Read more on Petfinder

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Velcro

– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Waddles

– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Walnut

– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Organization: Beauties and Beasts Rescue
– Read more on Petfinder

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Wilson

– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Organization: Kansas Humane Society of Wichita
– Read more on Petfinder

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Search and see photos of adoptable pets in the Wichita, KS area.

A P.O. Box 47342, Wichita, KS 67201 rescue helping to find loving homes for dogs, cats.

Pets at Pals Animal Rescue, Inc.

Rascal

Male, Young
Maltese

Juno

Male, Young
Shih Tzu

Miko

Male, Adult
American Eskimo Dog

Harlow

Female, Adult
German Shepherd Dog

Nicky

Male, Young
Chihuahua

Muffin

Female, Adult
St. Bernard

Princess

Female, Young, Special Needs
Spaniel (Unknown Type)

1 - 7 of 7 Adoptable Pets at This Shelter

Areas Pals Animal Rescue, Inc. Serves

We are located in Wichita, Kansas. Because we do home visits for our dogs we do most of our adoption locally but do some out of state where we have fosters who will drive to do the home visit.

Pals Animal Rescue, Inc.'s Adoption Process

About Pals Animal Rescue, Inc.

We are a non sheltered rescue and are all volunteers. We have around 24 foster parents who take animals into their homes. Many of animals come to us in very bad condition. The foster parents work on house training, socializing them and getting them ready for their "forever home".

We make sure we represent them as they are, both positive and negatives and match the pet with the home. First and foremost we are concerned about the animals in our care and promise them a carefully screened very good home where they will be a member of the family.

Come Meet Pals Animal Rescue, Inc.'s Pets

Please visit our website to keep up to date on the days and places that we will be showing our dogs and cats. If interested in a dog/cat you can also find on our website an application which you can download, save to your documents, fill it out, re save, then attach to an email back to us at [email protected]

Our website is https:www.palsrescue.org

Adopt-a-Pet.com is the easiest way for you to search for a new pet in Wichita, KS.

Support Adoption and Rescue. Why go to a dog breeder, cat breeder or pet store to buy a dog or buy a cat when you can adopt?

Why Should You Adopt?

Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.

What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?

When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.

So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.

Lifeline Animal Placement and Protection, Inc. (LAPP) is a Wichita, Kansas based non-profit animal rescue and adoption kennel.  Volunteers have dedicated their time and hearts to save animals that have been abandoned, abused or were relinquished by their owners.  LAPP tries to rescue animals from other over-flowing shelters to save them from being euthanized.  The kennel does not euthanize animals.

Lending a helping hand:  There are many animals at LAPP that are available for adoption by good people.  There are other ways to help, monetary donations and tangible donations to LAPP is extremely appreciated.  If you would like to adopt an animal, be a volunteer, or donate to LAPP, please call Pat at 316.807.8473.

~Lifeline is a 501© Non-Profit Organization.  All donations are tax deductible.

Due to COVID 19 all adoption events at the pet stores have been canceled until further notice. We are showing dogs at the shelter so  please call Michelle at 316.461.1405 for an appointment. 

KHS Dog Adoption

Adoptions are available on a first come, first served basis - no appointment needed. Holds are $50 and reserve a pet for you until closing time the following business day. Holds are processed in the order they are received and may be placed during or after business hours by calling 316-524-9196. The fee is applied towards your adoption; otherwise, the deposit is non-refundable and will be used by KHS to help additional animals in our care.

Dogs listed behind the scenes are ready to go home too! If you're interested in a pet in foster care, please call us to make arrangements to meet them. Call us at 316-524-9196 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.for more information or with any questions. Click here to learn about the Kansas Humane Society's animal adoption process.

Adoption Fees:

• Dogs (6 months & older): $180
• Puppies (under 6 months): $250
• Lonely Hearts Club Dogs: $150 and below
• High-Profile Pets: $200+

Discounts/Promotions: 

Included in Adoption

• Spay or Neuter Surgery
• Microchip
• Bordatella Vaccination (dogs 8 weeks and older)
• Heartworm test (dogs 6 months and older)
• Fecal Evaluation (dogs under 5 months)
• DA2PP Vaccination(s) (dogs 8 weeks and older)
• Dewormer
• One Frontline Treatment
• One Heartguard Treatment
• 30-day Pet Health Insurance Coverage
• Transition bag of premium Hill's Science Diet dog food at adoption