Dogwood Animal Shelter

06/10/2026

Thank you Valeo Veterinary for everything you guys do! We appreciate you more than words can describe!!!

Because of your support, Mr Chubbs has a chance at a stable recovery! ❤️

06/08/2026

We had an absolute blast at Canine Cannonball this weekend! We had a lot of people ask about our Calendar Contest so we decided to extend the deadline for submissions through June 30th! If you haven't entered your pictures yet, you still have time so don't miss out! 📸🐈‍⬛🐩

From couch to cover model - don't miss this opportunity for your pet to be featured in Dogwood Animal Shelter's 2027 Pet Calendar of the Year. We are looking for fluff, sass, side-eye and major zoomies, so grab your four-legged friends for a photoshoot that screams "calendar cutie".
Follow the instructions in this link if you want to save shelter animal lives and submit some snazzy shots of your pets:
https://shorturl.at/z4jfR
Accepting photos until May 31st!

06/07/2026

Looking for something to do this Sunday afternoon? Come join us Dog Days Bar and Grill for the final day at Canine Cannonball! We are selling t-shirts and bandanas at the tent behind the pool. Hope to see you today!

06/02/2026

Looking for ways to support the shelter? 🤔

Donations are an amazing option to help us keep a happy and clean environment for the fur babies. Here at the shelter, we go through an incredible amount of cleaning supplies a month. Donations from the community are very beneficial in continuing our mission to provide safe shelter for unhoused pets.

If you are interested in donating, you can check out our wish list tab on our website.
https://www.daslakeoftheozarks.com/wish-list

06/01/2026

Here is a small glimpse at some of our May adoptions! 🎉❤️🐾

We still have many furry friends looking for their forever homes! You can see all of our available pets on our website www.daslakeoftheozarks.com

05/29/2026

We have oodles of -Oodles! 🐾
Did you know that they are all currently available for adoption and looking for their furever home? You can get to know them on our website www.daslakeoftheozarks.com

Comment below who you would take home! ❤️

05/22/2026

🐾 Why an 11-Year-Old Cat is the Ultimate Best Friend 🐾

Thinking of adopting? Skip the kitten chaos and open your heart to a senior feline. Senior cats are at the perfect stage of life, offering unique benefits for your home.

They are the perfect companion!

Senior cats tend to have a more mellow disposition. Instead of high energy zoomies, they prefer long naps in the sun. They have also already learned important behaviors and have fully grown. This means that they are experts with the litter-box and are fully developed! This can also mean that they have an easier transition into a home due to already having the experience. Senior felines are perfect for people who have a lower active lifestyle. With their mature personalities, they tend to be more laid-back. They are incredibly affectionate and bond deeply, grateful for a quiet lap to curl up on.

Why They Need You Most.

Senior cats are often overlooked in shelters through no fault of their own, usually landing there due to an owner passing away or a family move. They struggle the most with shelter stress, making them the most vulnerable—but also the most rewarding to save.

Meet Panther!

Panther is an 11 and ½ year old domestic short hair that came to us as a stray in 2015. While he was adopted for about 6 months in 2016, his owner was unable to care for him any longer so he came back to us. Panther is an absolute lover. He loves to spend his time trotting around the clinic and finding a comfy spot to take a nap in the freshly folded laundry. Panther also loves to tell you about his day. As soon as you walk into his room he is there waiting patiently for some attention.

Panther is also an extreme foodie! No matter what treat you offer him, he eagerly gulps it down and demands more. Due to this reason, his food intake needs to be monitored so he maintains a healthy weight.

A Heartfelt Thank You: Special thanks to Parks & Drake, Attorneys at the Lake for sponsoring this program. Just as they help our senior pets find dignity in the shelter, they provide expert estate planning for the senior citizens of our Lake of the Ozarks community.

Could your couch be the perfect retirement spot? Consider giving Panther, or one of our other incredible senior cats, the cozy, dignified retirement they’ve truly earned! 🐱❤️

05/20/2026

Today we are celebrating National Rescue Dog Day! 🐾 May 20th is observed to bring awareness to the countless number of dogs in shelters and promote fostering and adoption of these sweet animals. Shelter dogs have overcome many obstacles and deserve a chance in a forever home. They have the capability of becoming amazing life companions. We would love for you to celebrate with us as we observe National Rescue Dog Day today! ❤️

If you are a rescue dog parent, we would love to see your furry companion! Share your pictures in the comments!

05/18/2026

Our Spayghetti event yesterday was a success! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our mission.

We would like to send a huge thank you to The Fish and Company for hosting our event and providing a basket for our auction! We would also like to send a thank you to Rick Bryant and his team at Bryant Auction for helping with our auction and Dale Blue for his fun performance for the event.

We would like to send a special thanks to the community businesses for providing items for both of our auctions:
RJ's Restaurant
Mama Citas
Stewarts Restaurant
Lil' Rizzos
O' Reillys
The Wash Shop
Dog Patch
Rusty Rooster Cafe
Grandma's Kitchen
Leatherman
Buffalo Wild Wings
Bandana's BBQ
Vista Grande
The Butcher Shop
Pappo's
Chilli's
Tire Biters Restaurant
Bomgaars
Demsel Dry Cleaners
Peace Frogs T-Shirt Shop
Stogies
El Patron's Restaurant
Stover Carpet
Studebaker's Restaurant
The Keg Room
Sonic
Ash Hole
Desert Tan
Palasota's Smokehouse
Hyvee
Baxter's Restaurant
First Watch
Three Brother's Meat Market
Harmy's
Ozarkland
Mystic Moon Massage
Lisa's Barber Shop
Vinta-lit-ious Bookstore
Captain Ron's Restaurant
Bank of Versailles
Old Kinderhook Golf Course
Lake Valley Golf Course
Osage National Golf
Springfield Cardinals
Ozarks Amphitheater

05/16/2026

A friendly reminder that our Spayghetti event is tomorrow! You dont want to miss out on some yummy food and fun community!

Our silent auction begins at 1:00PM and will end once our live auction concludes. Our live auction will begin at 3:00PM.

We hope to see you there!

🍝 Get Ready for Spay-ghetti!

Mark those calendars! Our annual Spay-ghetti Dinner is happening THIS Sunday, May 17th, at The Fish and Company!

Come for the all-you-can-eat spaghetti and live music by Dale Blue, but stay for the incredible live and silent auctions! We’ve got amazing gift cards and baskets from your local favorites:

Food & Drink: Mamacita's, Lil Rizzo's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Vista Grande, Pappo's, Chili's, El Patron's, RJ's, The Butcher Shop, Stewarts, Rusty Rooster, and Tire Biter's.

Local Shops & Services: Lisa's Barber Shop, Bomgaar's, Demsel's Dry Cleaners, Stogie's, Dog Patch, O'Reilly's, and The Wash Shop.

✨ Bonus: Stop by Dogwood’s Dapper Dog shop at the event! Our volunteers have been hard at work crafting handmade bandanas to support our low-cost spay/neuter clinic. They are super cute, so you should definitely check them out!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://shorturl.at/UF8uV (Just show your e-ticket/QR code to your server when you order!)

Hope to see you there!