Our Dogs
We’d like you to meet the dogs that live at Shep’s Place. They are the reason for the entire enterprise, and we are proud to share their home with them.
Where They Come From
We are set up to help dogs like Shep: seniors who have gone unadopted in shelters or rescues. Most of our dogs end up in a shelter because their owners either pass away or have to move to assisted care. Because we like to meet the dogs first, we only pull from facilities within 100 miles of our location. Our only requirement is that they be at least 9 years old, and get along well with other dogs, since they all live together in a small house. The dogs are welcome to stay forever, but the healthy ones are available to adopt; over 75% of our dogs end up finding new homes, eventually.
Current Residents
Duce
- Age: 13
- Breed: Plott Hound
- Weight: 70 lb
- Previous Home: KC Pet Project
- Arrived: 5/19/19
- In Foster, Not Available for adoption
Duce was an owner surrender. He is shy, and has anxiety with strangers, but is very loyal and affectionate with his people. He has worked with trainers to reduce his anxiety, and has greatly improved. He loves to play with toys and go on walks.
Hank
- Age: 9
- Breed: Mastiff mix
- Weight: 70 lb
- Previous Home: Heart of Jackson Humane Society
- Arrived: 9/22/22
- Adoption pending
Hank is a gentle boy, a bit shy, but with a heart of gold. He’s very healthy, and enjoys walks and playing in the yard. He is a bit unsure of himself around other dogs, but is very tolerant and accepting of them. He loves people, and is great with kids. He’s a favorite of our volunteers.
Charlie
- Age: 10
- Breed: Husky/Shepherd mix
- Weight: 94 lb
- Previous Home: Independence MO Animal Shelter
- Arrived: 9/24/21
- Available for adoption
Charlie is a big bear of a friendly guy. He is super mellow, and mostly likes to lay down and watch the world go by. He is affectionate, and loves belly rubs. He also enjoys lumbering around the yard, and going on short walks. He is overweight, and we have had him on a diet, which would need to continue. But he would be an excellent, low-maintenance companion
Wilbur
- Age: 13
- Breed: Beagle
- Weight: 47 lb
- Previous Home: Midwest Animal ResQ, Raytown MO
- Arrived: 10/2/22
- Available for Adoption
Wilbur is a smaller version of our founding dog, Shep, a slow, chubby, good-natured beagle who likes to lumber around in search of a snack. He is very relaxed, and gets along well with the other dogs. He is a sweetheart, and would make a low-key, friendly companion.
Matt
- Age: 14
- Breed: Poodle
- Weight: 14lb
- Previous Home: Helping Hands, Topeka KS
- Arrived: 11/14/22
- Not yet available for adoption
Matt is a quiet, gentle old man. He can’t see or hear well, but he LOVES being held in your lap. He likes to mosey around his room or yard, then sleep. His energy may be low, but his adorableness is high!
Baxter
- Age: 9
- Breed: Boxer mix
- Weight: 79 lb
- Previous Home: Helping Hands, Topeka
- Arrived: 8/8/22
- Available for adoption
Baxter is a relaxed, older gentleman, who likes nothing more than to lay down next to his people. His original owners had to move to a nursing home. He has some arthritis and thryoid issues, but is still active. He is a friendly guy who gets along well with other dogs. We’ve taken him to several events, and he is a crowd favorite.
Lily & Roscoe
- Age: 10
- Breed: Labrador Retrievers
- Weight: 80 lb (each)
- Previous Home: Humane Society of Jackson County KS
- Arrived: 2/9/22
- Not available for Adoption
Lily (black) and Roscoe (tan) are siblings, whose parents had to move for health reasons. They spent 5 months at the shelter in Holton KS. They have typical lab personalities: warm, friendly, loyal, outgoing. They are active, and love running in the yard and chewing on toys. Prepare to have your face licked!
Hollie
- Age: 9
- Breed: Labrador mix
- Weight: 50 lb
- Previous Home: Old Drum Animal Shelter, Warrensburg MO
- Arrived: 9/19/22
- Available for adoption
We have a lot of chill dogs, but Hollie may be the chillest. She was found after her owner died, and had lost most of her hair due to a thyroid condition. That is being treated now, and her hair is growing back. She is very mild mannered and friendly, and loves a soft bed.
Our Adoptees
Loretta, adopted 8/16/2019
Chug, adopted 9/30/2019
Herbie, adopted 10/2/2019
Nikko, adopted 10/30/2019
Arlo, adopted 10/30/2019
Chico, adopted 11/18/2019
Phyllis, adopted 12/13/2019
Molly, adopted 1/19/2019
John Wayne “JW”, adopted 1/24/2020
Chief, adopted 2/7/2020
Tuttle, adopted 2/7/2020
Rosco, adopted 3/21/2020
Sydney, adopted 4/13/2020
Lily, adopted 4/25/2020
Scooby, adopted 5/17/2020
Sissy, adopted 5/24/2020
Pepper & Zena, adopted 5/31/2020
Gatsby, adopted 6/15/2020
Opie, adopted 6/25/2020
Suzie, adopted 8/8/2020
Sophie, adopted 9/6/2020
Callie, adopted 9/14/2020
Ora, adopted 10/17/2020
Dusty, adopted 12/21/2020
Xena, adopted 12/30/2020
Johnny and June, adopted 1/26/2021
Darla, adopted 2/6/2021
Winnie, adopted 2/26/2021
Baby, adopted 5/22/21
Gracie, adopted 6/3/21
Harley, adopted 6/17/21
Sissy, adopted 2/26/21
Zippy, adopted 9/21/2021
Zoey, adopted 10/12/2021
Marley, adopted 11/11/2021
Teddy, adopted 11/12/2021
Baby, adopted 12/17/2021
Teddy & Ginger, adopted 1/15/2022
Molly, adopted 1/27/2022
Buster, adopted 2/9/2022
Barney, adopted 3/9/2022
Sammy & Angie, adopted 3/15/2022
Hobbs, adopted 4/5/2022
Buddy, adopted 6/12/2022
Freddie, adopted 6/14/2022
Jelly Bean, adopted 7/3/2022
Penny, adopted 7/8/2022
Angel, adopted 7/29/2022
Dottie, adopted 9/9/2022
Sugar, adopted 9/15/2022
Jenny, adopted 10/3/2022
Joe, adopted 10/8/2022
Lance, adopted 10/21/2022
Blue, adopted 11/9/2022
Sonar, adopted 11/11/2022
Bacon, adopted 11/15/2022