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❝Hi there, I’m Optimus Prime—but you can call me Opti!
Yeah, yeah, I know what you’re thinking. That’s a BIG name for a dog. But before you go teasing me, just know that my boy gave me this name, and it means the world to me. So I wear it with pride.❞
Meet Opti! He has been with us since last August, and shelter life has not been easy for him. This one-year-old hound mix came to us when his family had nowhere else to go and, heartbreakingly, couldn’t take him along. He didn’t understand why everything he knew suddenly changed, and since then, he’s struggled to adjust. Some dogs bounce back quickly, but for a soft-hearted, sensitive soul like Optimus, the transition has been much harder.
Unlike some of the more outgoing dogs at the shelter, Optimus isn’t the type to rush up to new people with a wagging tail. He watches from a distance, unsure if he should trust. It’s not that he doesn’t want to make friends—he just doesn’t always know how. He needs time, patience, and someone willing to show him that he’s safe. Once he does warm up, though, he’s incredibly gentle and deeply loyal, forming a bond that makes every bit of that patience worthwhile.
Before coming to the shelter, Optimus lived in a home with children, cats, and other dogs, and he did well with all of them. He’s always been a follower, happiest when he has a confident dog by his side to show him the ropes. In fact, we’ve noticed that he thrives in the presence of another dog—one who can help guide him and remind him that the world isn’t so scary after all.
The shelter environment has been particularly tough on him. The constant noise, unfamiliar faces, and ever-changing routines have made it hard for him to feel secure. He never really settled in here, and we know that he won’t truly come out of his shell until he’s in a home again—one that’s calm, understanding, and willing to let him adjust at his own pace.
Optimus isn’t a dog for someone looking for instant companionship. He’s for someone with a patient heart, someone who understands that trust is something to be earned. But for the right person—the one who sees him, truly sees him—Optimus will be the most devoted, loving companion. We all love him dearly here at the shelter, and we believe there’s a special family out there willing to take a chance on him. Could that be you?
❝Hi there, I’m Optimus Prime—but you can call me Opti!
Yeah, yeah, I know what you’re thinking. That’s a BIG name for a dog. But before you go teasing me, just know that my boy gave me this name, and it means the world to me. So I wear it with pride.❞
Meet Opti! He has been with us since last August, and shelter life has not been easy for him. This one-year-old hound mix came to us when his family had nowhere else to go and, heartbreakingly, couldn’t take him along. He didn’t understand why everything he knew suddenly changed, and since then, he’s struggled to adjust. Some dogs bounce back quickly, but for a soft-hearted, sensitive soul like Optimus, the transition has been much harder.
Unlike some of the more outgoing dogs at the shelter, Optimus isn’t the type to rush up to new people with a wagging tail. He watches from a distance, unsure if he should trust. It’s not that he doesn’t want to make friends—he just doesn’t always know how. He needs time, patience, and someone willing to show him that he’s safe. Once he does warm up, though, he’s incredibly gentle and deeply loyal, forming a bond that makes every bit of that patience worthwhile.
Before coming to the shelter, Optimus lived in a home with children, cats, and other dogs, and he did well with all of them. He’s always been a follower, happiest when he has a confident dog by his side to show him the ropes. In fact, we’ve noticed that he thrives in the presence of another dog—one who can help guide him and remind him that the world isn’t so scary after all.
The shelter environment has been particularly tough on him. The constant noise, unfamiliar faces, and ever-changing routines have made it hard for him to feel secure. He never really settled in here, and we know that he won’t truly come out of his shell until he’s in a home again—one that’s calm, understanding, and willing to let him adjust at his own pace.
Optimus isn’t a dog for someone looking for instant companionship. He’s for someone with a patient heart, someone who understands that trust is something to be earned. But for the right person—the one who sees him, truly sees him—Optimus will be the most devoted, loving companion. We all love him dearly here at the shelter, and we believe there’s a special family out there willing to take a chance on him. Could that be you?
We have an application for everyone who is wanting to adopt to fill out.
All adoptions includes current Parvo and Distemper Vaccine, wormer and rabies. Spay or Neuter Certificate ( if not already altered ) Several Vets honor our certificate although if they don't upon mailing proof of altering and receipt of paying out of pocket you will be reimbursed if not excepted.
Dogs are $175 and up, of this fee you will receive a $32 voucher towards the spaying or neutering if not already done.
Cats are $65 and up of this fee you will receive a $22 voucher towards the spaying or neutering if not already done.
If you rent we must call and verify with the landlord that you are allowed to have pets.
As with all animals adopted here, there is a contract that states if the adopter during any time of the animals life can no longer care for under any reason they have to be returned here, they cannot be sold traded or given away. We also offer a 14 day return policy so that if you get home and the animal doesn't work out for any reason you can return them to us and do an exchange for another dog or cat one time. If returned within those 14 days.The contract also states per Missouri Law the animal MUST be spayed or Neutered within 30 days of the adoption date depending on the age of the animal. We have been known to go and take animals back that have not been taken care of or if there is a breech of contract. We are always willing to take strays or animals that the owners can no longer care for. We take these animals by appointment and as space allows. To drop off animals to us we charge an intake fee of $30.00 which helps to provide vaccinations for our animals.
We have an application for everyone who is wanting to adopt to fill out.
All adoptions includes current Parvo and Distemper Vaccine, wormer and rabies. Spay or Neuter Certificate ( if not already altered ) Several Vets honor our certificate although if they don't upon mailing proof of altering and receipt of paying out of pocket you will be reimbursed if not excepted.
Dogs are $175 and up, of this fee you will receive a $32 voucher towards the spaying or neutering if not already done.
Cats are $65 and up of this fee you will receive a $22 voucher towards the spaying or neutering if not already done.
If you rent we must call and verify with the landlord that you are allowed to have pets.
As with all animals adopted here, there is a contract that states if the adopter during any time of the animals life can no longer care for under any reason they have to be returned here, they cannot be sold traded or given away. We also offer a 14 day return policy so that if you get home and the animal doesn't work out for any reason you can return them to us and do an exchange for another dog or cat one time. If returned within those 14 days.The contract also states per Missouri Law the animal MUST be spayed or Neutered within 30 days of the adoption date depending on the age of the animal. We have been known to go and take animals back that have not been taken care of or if there is a breech of contract. We are always willing to take strays or animals that the owners can no longer care for. We take these animals by appointment and as space allows. To drop off animals to us we charge an intake fee of $30.00 which helps to provide vaccinations for our animals.
Lebanon MO Claws and Paws Animal Adoption Center
18705 Gateway Rd
Lebanon MO 65536
Lebanon MO Claws and Paws Animal Adoption Center
18705 Gateway Rd
Lebanon MO 65536
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We have an application for everyone who is wanting to adopt to fill out. All adoptions includes current Parvo and Distemper Vaccine Wormer and rabies ) Spay or Neuter Certificate ( if not already altered ) Lebanon Vets honor our certificate although some do charge the adopter more than the certificate covers depending on size and for pain meds.
Dogs are $175.00 and up and cats are $65.00 and up
of this fee for dogs up to $32 will help with spay/neuter.
of this fee for cats up to $22 will help cover spay/neuter
If you rent we must call and verify with the landlord that they can adopt from us
As with all animals adopted here, there is a contract that states if the adopter during any time of the animals life can no longer care for under any reason they have to be returned here, there is a $30 intake fee on all returns. they cannot be sold traded or given away. We also offer a 14 day return policy so that if you get home and the animal doesn't work out for any reason you can return them to us and do an exchange for another dog or cat one time. If returned within those 14 days there will not be a $30 intake charge. The contract also states per Missouri Law the animal MUST be spayed or Neutered within 30 days of the adoption date depending on the age of the animal. We have been known to go and take animals back that have not been taken care of or if there is a breech of contract. We are always willing to take strays or animals that the owners can no longer care for. We take these animals by appointment and as space allows. To drop off animals to us we charge an intake fee of $30.00 in Lebanon City or Laclede County. All cats that are brought in MUST have vet records of shots and that they have a clean bill of health before we can take them in.
We have an application for everyone who is wanting to adopt to fill out. All adoptions includes current Parvo and Distemper Vaccine Wormer and rabies ) Spay or Neuter Certificate ( if not already altered ) Lebanon Vets honor our certificate although some do charge the adopter more than the certificate covers depending on size and for pain meds.
Dogs are $175.00 and up and cats are $65.00 and up
of this fee for dogs up to $32 will help with spay/neuter.
of this fee for cats up to $22 will help cover spay/neuter
If you rent we must call and verify with the landlord that they can adopt from us
As with all animals adopted here, there is a contract that states if the adopter during any time of the animals life can no longer care for under any reason they have to be returned here, there is a $30 intake fee on all returns. they cannot be sold traded or given away. We also offer a 14 day return policy so that if you get home and the animal doesn't work out for any reason you can return them to us and do an exchange for another dog or cat one time. If returned within those 14 days there will not be a $30 intake charge. The contract also states per Missouri Law the animal MUST be spayed or Neutered within 30 days of the adoption date depending on the age of the animal. We have been known to go and take animals back that have not been taken care of or if there is a breech of contract. We are always willing to take strays or animals that the owners can no longer care for. We take these animals by appointment and as space allows. To drop off animals to us we charge an intake fee of $30.00 in Lebanon City or Laclede County. All cats that are brought in MUST have vet records of shots and that they have a clean bill of health before we can take them in.
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