Leo

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium

Leo

Current Location

Lebanon, MO

Physical Traits

Age: Adult, (3-8 years)
Gender: Male
Size: Medium, (26-60 lbs)
Coat color: Brown / Chocolate

Behavior

Personality
Not Good with Cats
House-trained: Unknown

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Leo's Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$185

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Leo's Story

Leo has been waiting since July 29, 2025. More than a year. And somehow, this happy, goofy, incredibly lovable boy has been almost completely overlooked.<br/><br/>Leo is a 3-year-old with a French Bulldog mom and a dad who remains a bit of a mystery. Whatever his exact recipe, we do know one thing for sure: **Leo is a whole lot of fun.** He is vibrant, playful, affectionate, and absolutely convinced that everyone he meets is his new best friend. He doesn't know a stranger, and his enthusiasm for life is impossible not to smile at.<br/><br/>Leo has always lived as an apartment dog, but his previous family realized that he would thrive in a home with more room to run, play, and burn off some of that endless energy. He loves to explore, loves attention, and would be happiest with someone who wants a dog to actually *do things* with. Walks, playtime, adventures, backyard zoomies-Leo is ready for all of it.<br/><br/>He has always been an only pet and has a strong prey drive, so a home without cats would be best. He came to us with very little experience when it came to the basics, but **he's already come a long way.** Leo now walks nicely on a leash, and he's learning more every day. He is still working on house training and crate training, so his future family will need to be patient and consistent as he continues learning. He does know how to sit, and we're confident that with the right person and some structure, he'll keep making progress.<br/><br/>The hardest part about Leo isn't finding something lovable about him-it's understanding why no one has chosen him yet.<br/><br/>After more than a year in the shelter, this boy deserves so much more than being passed by. He deserves a family who will appreciate his goofy personality, give him plenty of outlets for his energy, and celebrate all the little milestones as he learns.<br/><br/>**Leo has been waiting long enough. Maybe it's time someone finally takes a second look. **

Leo has been waiting since July 29, 2025. More than a year. And somehow, this happy, goofy, incredibly lovable boy has been almost completely overlooked.

Leo is a 3-year-old with a French Bulldog mom and a dad who remains a bit of a mystery. Whatever his exact recipe, we do know one thing for sure: **Leo is a whole lot of fun.** He is vibrant, playful, affectionate, and absolutely convinced that everyone he meets is his new best friend. He doesn't know a stranger, and his enthusiasm for life is impossible not to smile at.

Leo has always lived as an apartment dog, but his previous family realized that he would thrive in a home with more room to run, play, and burn off some of that endless energy. He loves to explore, loves attention, and would be happiest with someone who wants a dog to actually *do things* with. Walks, playtime, adventures, backyard zoomies-Leo is ready for all of it.

He has always been an only pet and has a strong prey drive, so a home without cats would be best. He came to us wit

Leo has been waiting since July 29, 2025. More than a year. And somehow, this happy, goofy, incredibly lovable boy has been almost completely overlooked.

Leo is a 3-year-old with a French Bulldog mom and a dad who remains a bit of a mystery. Whatever his exact recipe, we do know one thing for sure: **Leo is a whole lot of fun.** He is vibrant, playful, affectionate, and absolutely convinced that everyone he meets is his new best friend. He doesn't know a stranger, and his enthusiasm for life is impossible not to smile at.

Leo has always lived as an apartment dog, but his previous family realized that he would thrive in a home with more room to run, play, and burn off some of that endless energy. He loves to explore, loves attention, and would be happiest with someone who wants a dog to actually *do things* with. Walks, playtime, adventures, backyard zoomies-Leo is ready for all of it.

He has always been an only pet and has a strong prey drive, so a home without cats would be best. He came to us with very little experience when it came to the basics, but **he's already come a long way.** Leo now walks nicely on a leash, and he's learning more every day. He is still working on house training and crate training, so his future family will need to be patient and consistent as he continues learning. He does know how to sit, and we're confident that with the right person and some structure, he'll

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How To Adopt

Leo was listed as Adoptable by Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center
How can I adopt Leo?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
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Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center for details on the pet.
When can I meet Leo?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Leo, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
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Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center's Adoption Policy
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.

Leo is from Claws & Paws Animal Adoption Center

[Lebanon, MO]

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