Meet Atticus.

Raytown, MO · Adult · Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Oct 21, 2025. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Sep 4, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Please visit our web site at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process. This sweet boy spent far too long living on the streets, finding shelter wherever he could. Eventually, Atticus made his way onto the porch of a kindhearted person who couldn’t ignore his gentle soul and reached out to us for help. Atticus is an affectionate, people-loving boy with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He gets along with most other dogs, though his play style is enthusiastic and rough-and-tumble—perfect for a canine buddy who can keep up! Toys are his absolute joy, and he’s always ready to play with anything he can toss, chase, or squeak. When Atticus arrived, he was very thin, but with good care and lots of love, he’s gained weight and is thriving. Now all that’s missing is a family to call his own—a home where he can finally settle in, feel safe, and be loved forever. Approximate Birthdate: Oct 2022 Adoption Fee: Atticus's adoption fee has been sponsored by a generous donor! TARA's adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, heartworm test (if age appropriate), heartworm and flea prevention, and deworming. TARA's pets are all eligible for a TWO WEEK TRIAL. Due to the fact that many of our dogs come from the local city shelters, we do not know the background of many of them and therefore cannot always guarantee age or breed. Size is subjective but we use the following guidelines: Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more For more information please fill out an application. CONTACT INFO The Animal Rescue Alliance (TARA) Web site: tarasdream.org Adoption Information & Applications: https://tarasdream.org/adopt Upcoming Adoption Events: https://tarasdream.org/events Email: email@tarasdream.org

RescueGroups record ID: 21980397

What this home needs

• Other dogs

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• Children

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• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:13 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:13 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.