Megan's Paws & Claws - City of Smithville, Missouri Dog Pound

Megan's Paws & Claws - City of Smithville, Missouri Dog Pound Megan's Paws & Claws is a municipal dog pound run by the City of Smithville, MO. Megan's Paws & Claws is the local dog pound for the City of Smithville.

We are are No-Kill facility and we strive to keep the dogs in our pound as comfortable and healthy as possible while in our care before being reunited or adopted with their owners. We do not have cats at our pound and we do not take owner surrenders. If you find a stray dog please call the dispatch line at 816-858-3521 and the Smithville Police will attempt to find it and bring it to the pound. Th

e owner will have 10 days to claim the dog before it will be vetted and placed up for adoption. If you're interested in meeting our adoptable dogs, please call 816-532-0577. Adoption fee is $200.00 which includes spay/neuter, heartworm test, microchip and vaccinations on all dogs up for adoption. No adoptable dog leaves without being properly vetted and altered. The dogs and staff truly appreciate everything this community does. The pound wouldn't be what it is today without the support of the Smithville community!

**Please feel free to post to our page and update us about dogs you have adopted from us! We love to hear how our alumni are doing happy in their new homes! To donate supplies, please call 816-532-0577 or leave in the donation bin outside our gate. To send money donations, please make checks payable to:
Friends of Megan's Paws and Claws

Money/Checks can be dropped off at or sent to:
Nodaway Valley Bank
14402 US-169
Smithville, MO64089
816-873-2929


If you wish to donate, here is our Amazon Wishlist and our Chewy.com Wishlist
Amazon: https://a.co/j8YHLPS
Chewy.com: https://www.chewy.com/g/friends-of-megans-paws-and-claws_b110187883

06/23/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated blankets and towels to us! ❤️🐾

We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support. Thanks to all of your donations, we are actually in great shape on blankets and towels for the time being.

At the moment, our biggest challenge is storage. We have run out of containers with lids to keep everything organized and clean. Unfortunately, mice can get into bags, and because we have doggy doors, controlling mice is difficult. We can't safely use mouse poison around the building out of concern that a dog could potentially come into contact with a poisoned mouse.
If anyone has large plastic storage totes with lids they no longer need, we would greatly appreciate them! Until we can get several more storage containers, we will need to pause accepting additional blanket and towel donations.

Thank you again for always supporting the dogs in our care. We couldn't do what we do without this amazing community! 🐾❤️

Another reminder! PLEASE update your pets microchips, make sure they have current tags on collars and don't give a bath ...
06/23/2026

Another reminder! PLEASE update your pets microchips, make sure they have current tags on collars and don't give a bath the day of fireworks. That's always the excuse we hear why they don't have their collar on with tags, because they gave them a bath. Tags help get your dog home immediately. Microchips take time and if the dog is impounded, we will check for a chip, but the owner will pay an impound fee. If they have tags, the finder can check the tags and get them home without getting us or the police involved. So, please make sure you and your pet are prepared for the 4th of July this year. Keep them safe and secure at home, they don't want to go watch fireworks with you.

Super sweet heeler mix!
06/22/2026

Super sweet heeler mix!

06/21/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there, especially dog dads! 🐾💙

Meatball is looking for his forever home!! Look how sweet he is!
06/20/2026

Meatball is looking for his forever home!! Look how sweet he is!

Friday afternoon update:Change of plans! Sawyer has a family fostering to adopt him as of this afternoon, so he will not...
06/19/2026

Friday afternoon update:
Change of plans! Sawyer has a family fostering to adopt him as of this afternoon, so he will not be in the parade after all! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

🐾🎉 Guess who will be in the Smithville Lake Fest Parade tomorrow?! 🎉🐾

That's right... THIS cool dude! 😎

Sawyer will be cruising through the parade, showing off his good looks, charming personality, and hoping to catch the eye of his future family. ❤️
If you see him, be sure to wave and cheer him on! And if you've been thinking about adding a sweet, fun-loving best friend to your family, keep an eye out for Sawyer... he's still looking for his forever home.

🏡 Adopt Sawyer. Loves playing ball. Does well with other dogs. ❤️ Expert-level snuggler and attention seeker.

See you at Lake Fest, Sawyer! 🎊🐾

06/18/2026

I took Sawyer on a walk with two of my chihuahuas, Eevee and Luigi, and asked them the important question:

"Should Sawyer become your new brother?"

Eevee's answer? She walked right over and gave Sawyer a sweet little kiss on the nose. ❤️

Luigi's answer? He immediately headed the other direction as if to say, "Absolutely not. I did not agree to this meeting." 😂

The good news is that Sawyer did great with both dogs! He enjoys being around other dogs and would love a canine sibling of his own.
Unfortunately, he can't move in with us, so we're hoping someone else will let him become part of their family.

Who has a dog looking for a new brother? Or better yet... who has room in their home and heart for Sawyer?

Give us a call at Megan's Paws & Claws: 816-532-0070

Come meet this sweet boy and see if he's the missing piece of your family.

06/16/2026

🐾 ADOPT SAWYER! 🐾

Sawyer is a 4-year-old Carolina Dog mix with a big heart and an even bigger love for tennis balls, belly rubs, and spending time with his people.

He's a sweet, affectionate boy who can be a little shy when meeting someone new, but give him a few minutes and he'll be leaning in for pets and asking for attention. He enjoys walks, playing fetch, and lounging close to his favorite humans. He's done well around other dogs, is curious but respectful around cats, and would do best with older children.

Now for Sawyer's one "but..." 😆

As you'll see in this video, Sawyer can be great off-leash... until he spots something worth chasing. In this case, moments after this video was taken, it was a group of killdeer birds nesting nearby. The moment something runs, flutters, flies, or darts across his path, his ears stop working and his chase instinct takes over! We honestly don't know what he'd do if he ever caught up to one, but we do know he absolutely loves the chase.

Because of this, Sawyer will need a securely fenced yard or to be kept on leash during walks and outdoor adventures.

If you're looking for a loyal companion with a goofy personality, a love of fetch, and enough enthusiasm to keep life interesting, Sawyer may be your perfect match! ❤️

To meet Sawyer, call 816-532-0070 to schedule a visit.

Address

1 Helvey Park Drive
Smithville, MO
64089

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7am - 3:30pm
Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+18165320577

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