At The Dog Stays, our goal is to keep every dog in the home they know and love, alongside the people who care for them. Our decisions are always guided by what is in the very best interest of the dog.
We are not a shelter and do not operate kennels. Dogs in our care live in home environments where they are treated like family and receive the comfort, stability, and compassion they deserve.
Because our mission centers on preventing separation whenever possible, we are typically not involved in traditional rehoming or adoption services. However, we understand that life can bring unexpected and significant change.
We may consider welcoming senior dogs, generally age 12 and older, who need placement due to major life transitions such as an owner moving into nursing care, losing the physical ability to provide care, or passing away. These dogs must be able to live peacefully with other dogs in a home setting.
When accepted into our program, each dog is lovingly cared for within our network or thoughtfully placed with one of our senior co-parents, with a lifelong commitment to their safety and well-being.
For those seeking adoption opportunities or needing to rehome a pet, we have compiled an extensive list of organizations and service providers to help guide your search. While these groups operate independently from The Dog Stays, they may offer helpful pathways depending on your needs.
Please refer to the list below and feel welcome to explore the options available.
If you have a senior dog experiencing one of the circumstances above, we warmly encourage you to reach out. It is always our privilege to see if we can provide a loving path forward.
4 Paws 4 Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/4paws4rescue
A4A Pet Pantry & Rescue: (pregnant, nursing mom's & puppies)
https://www.facebook.com/A4APetPantry/
ActNow! Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/actnowrescue
All About Paws Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/All-About-Paws-Rescue-StL-105836322843963
All New Hope:
https://www.facebook.com/allnewhope
All Paws Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/allpawsrescue
All Paws Safe Haven:
https://www.facebook.com/allpawssafehaven/
Camp Chaos Puppy Rescue: (Puppies & pregnant moms)
https://www.facebook.com/campchaospuppyrescue
Canines in Crisis:
https://www.facebook.com/caninesincrisis
Caring 4 Canines Rescue STL:
https://www.facebook.com/CARING4CANINESRESCUESTL
Country Acres Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/countryacresrescue
Dachshund Rescue of St. Louis: (IL)
https://www.facebook.com/Dachshund-Rescue-of-St-Louis-249435765094956
Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/ditrrmo
Dirk's Fund: (Golden Retrievers & large dogs)
https://www.facebook.com/DFProfile
Five Acres Animal Shelter:
https://www.facebook.com/5AcresAnimalShelter
Four Paws Sake: (IL)
https://www.facebook.com/Fourpawssakerescue
Even Chance Pit Bull Advocacy + Resources + Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/evenchance
Gateway Pet Guardians: (East St. Louis, Cahokia, Centreville, Washington Park IL)
https://www.facebook.com/gatewaypets/
Granite City APA: (IL)
https://www.facebook.com/granitecityapa
Harter's Hospice Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/HartersHospiceRescue
Heartland Humane Society of MO:
https://www.facebook.com/Heartland-Humane-Society-of-MO-198350036864366
Helping Strays of Monroe County (IL):
https://www.facebook.com/Helping-Strays-of-Monroe-County-245575052129235
Home 2 Home Canine Orphanage:
https://www.facebook.com/h2hdogs
Hootie's Rescue Haven:
https://www.facebook.com/hootiesrescuehaven
Hope Animal Rescues: (IL)
https://www.facebook.com/hope.rescues
Journey Home GSD Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/journeyhomegsd
Kittens Kneeding Companions:
https://www.facebook.com/jtgpg
Little Brother's Pet Rescue: (IL)
https://www.facebook.com/Little-brothers-pet-rescue-268173900560368
Love a Golden Rsq:
https://www.facebook.com/LoveagoldenRsq
Lucky Chance Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/luckychancerescuepets
Lucky K9 Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/Luckyk9rescue
MaxStar Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/MaxStar.rescue
Metro East Humane Society: (IL)
https://www.facebook.com/metroeasthumanesociety
MO Min Pin Rescue: (Min Pins & Chi's)
https://www.facebook.com/MoMinPinRescue
Mutts N Stuff: (Pit Bulls)
https://www.facebook.com/mutts.n.stuff
Needy Paws Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/NeedyPawsRescue
Open Door Animal Sanctuary:
https://www.facebook.com/OpenDoorAnimalSanctuary
No Time To Spare Animal Rescue & Sanctuary:
https://www.facebook.com/nttsars
P.A.W.S. Rescue & Sanctuary:
https://www.facebook.com/pawsrescueandsanctuary
Partners 4 Pets: (IL)
https://www.facebook.com/partners4pets
Pet Rescue Services:
https://www.facebook.com/petrescueservices1
Pound Pets Inc. Rescue: (IL)
https://www.facebook.com/poundpetsincrescue
River City Chihuahua Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/124658920980
Saving Grace Rescue: (Special needs)
https://www.facebook.com/SavinGraceSTL
Serendipity German Shepherd Dog Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/SGSDR/
S.O.A.R. - Stray & Orphananed Animal Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/SOAR-Stray-Orphaned-Animal-Rescue-156220071075480
Spencer Pet Rescue: (IL)
https://www.facebook.com/SpencerPetRescueIL
Stepping Stone Bully Rescue: (IL)
https://www.facebook.com/steppingstonebully
St. Louis Pet Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/stlpetrescue
St. Louis Senior Dog Rescue: (5 years & older)
https://www.facebook.com/St.LouisSeniorDogProject
Stray Paws Adoptables:
https://www.facebook.com/Stray-Paws-Adoptables-339961633310139
Stray Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/StrayRescue
Tempo of the Dog Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/TempoOfTheDogRescue
The Goode Life Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/Thegoodeliferescue
The Feral Companion: (Feral & Special Needs)
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