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Join us for an Easter 5K

Walk, Jog, Run or Hop around beautiful Stephens Lake Park on April 3rd any time between the hours of 9:00-12:00.

Get out and enjoy the park and help raise money for the dogs.

On-line Registration Only - Registration Fee $25.00 per person.

Walk, Jog, Run or Hop around beautiful Stephens Lake Park on April 3rd any time between the hours of 9:00-12:00.

Get out and enjoy the park and help raise money for the dogs.

On-line Registration Only - Registration Fee $25.00 per person.

Walk, Jog, Run or Hop around beautiful Stephens Lake Park on April 3rd any time between the hours of 9:00-12:00.

Get out and enjoy the park and help raise money for the dogs.

On-line Registration Only - Registration Fee $25.00 per person.

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Join us for Puppy Social Hour

Do you have a puppy? You're invited!

Puppy owners can sign up on a weekly basis to bring their puppies to play with other dogs their age as well as be introduced to new experiences and people. Our puppy experts can also discuss and answer basic puppy questions like potty and crate training.

Do you have a puppy? You're invited!

Puppy owners can sign up on a weekly basis to bring their puppies to play with other dogs their age as well as be introduced to new experiences and people. Our puppy experts can also discuss and answer basic puppy questions like potty and crate training.

Do you have a puppy? You're invited!

Puppy owners can sign up on a weekly basis to bring their puppies to play with other dogs their age as well as be introduced to new experiences and people. Our puppy experts can also discuss and answer basic puppy questions like potty and crate training.

Learn more ...
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Dog Talk is "EVERYTHING DOG"

Hosted by our Certified Trainer, Heather Vo, we answer YOUR questions regarding dog training and dog behavior. We offer tips and tricks to help you build a better bond with your dog.


Send us your questions at training@unchainedmelodies.org and stay tuned for the next episode of Dog Talk!

Hosted by our Certified Trainer, Heather Vo, we answer YOUR questions regarding dog training and dog behavior. We offer tips and tricks to help you build a better bond with your dog.


Send us your questions at training@unchainedmelodies.org and stay tuned for the next episode of Dog Talk!

Hosted by our Certified Trainer, Heather Vo, we answer YOUR questions regarding dog training and dog behavior. We offer tips and tricks to help you build a better bond with your dog.


Send us your questions at training@unchainedmelodies.org and stay tuned for the next episode of Dog Talk!

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Please support our lifesaving work

Our lifesaving programs are supported by private donors like you. We do not receive any government funding.

Your contribution to Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue is immediately put to use saving lives and helping dogs in need.

Our lifesaving programs are supported by private donors like you. We do not receive any government funding.

Your contribution to Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue is immediately put to use saving lives and helping dogs in need.

Our lifesaving programs are supported by private donors like you. We do not receive any government funding.

Your contribution to Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue is immediately put to use saving lives and helping dogs in need.

Donate Now
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We offer Force-Free Training Classes

Force free training is teaching an animal without pain, intimidation, threats, force, or coercion.

Force free training encourages a stronger bond and relationship with your dog and helps dogs gain confidence by thinking for themselves and learning to make good choices on their own.

Our training classes provide information and education to the public to prevent dogs from living life on a chain, segregated to a pen, or being surrendered to the shelter by teaching owners how to teach their dog.

Force free training is teaching an animal without pain, intimidation, threats, force, or coercion.

Force free training encourages a stronger bond and relationship with your dog and helps dogs gain confidence by thinking for themselves and learning to make good choices on their own.

Our training classes provide information and education to the public to prevent dogs from living life on a chain, segregated to a pen, or being surrendered to the shelter by teaching owners how to teach their dog.

Force free training is teaching an animal without pain, intimidation, threats, force, or coercion.

Force free training encourages a stronger bond and relationship with your dog and helps dogs gain confidence by thinking for themselves and learning to make good choices on their own.

Our training classes provide information and education to the public to prevent dogs from living life on a chain, segregated to a pen, or being surrendered to the shelter by teaching owners how to teach their dog.

Classes Availble Now
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Foster families are our most important resource

Unchained Melodies Inc. operates out of foster homes rather than a shelter. In order to rescue dogs, we need foster homes willing to provide a temporary home while our dogs await adoption.

We provide everything you need to care for our dogs. You and your family only need to provide a safe and loving home.

Unchained Melodies Inc. operates out of foster homes rather than a shelter. In order to rescue dogs, we need foster homes willing to provide a temporary home while our dogs await adoption.

We provide everything you need to care for our dogs. You and your family only need to provide a safe and loving home.

Unchained Melodies Inc. operates out of foster homes rather than a shelter. In order to rescue dogs, we need foster homes willing to provide a temporary home while our dogs await adoption.

We provide everything you need to care for our dogs. You and your family only need to provide a safe and loving home.

Become a Foster
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Join our volunteer team!

Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue (UMDR) is a volunteer-centric organization! The work we do to save animals requires community participation, and one of the most effective ways to get involved is through volunteering.

Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue (UMDR) is a volunteer-centric organization! The work we do to save animals requires community participation, and one of the most effective ways to get involved is through volunteering.

Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue (UMDR) is a volunteer-centric organization! The work we do to save animals requires community participation, and one of the most effective ways to get involved is through volunteering.

Become a Volunteer
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Let us match you with a great rescue dog!

We would love to match you with a great rescue dog. Our goal is to get dogs off chains, out of pens and into responsible, loving, permanent homes.

We want to make sure you are the right match for our dog and that our dog is the right match for your family.

Because all dogs are different and sometimes the transition from foster home to forever home can cause setbacks, we’ve implemented a foster to adopt period for ALL of our dogs over 6 months old.

We would love to match you with a great rescue dog. Our goal is to get dogs off chains, out of pens and into responsible, loving, permanent homes.

We want to make sure you are the right match for our dog and that our dog is the right match for your family.

Because all dogs are different and sometimes the transition from foster home to forever home can cause setbacks, we’ve implemented a foster to adopt period for ALL of our dogs over 6 months old.

We would love to match you with a great rescue dog. Our goal is to get dogs off chains, out of pens and into responsible, loving, permanent homes.

We want to make sure you are the right match for our dog and that our dog is the right match for your family.

Because all dogs are different and sometimes the transition from foster home to forever home can cause setbacks, we’ve implemented a foster to adopt period for ALL of our dogs over 6 months old.

Adopt a Dog
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A Gift in Your Will

By including a bequest to Unchained Melodies in your will or living trust, you are ensuring that we can continue to celebrate animals and confront cruelty for years to come.

By including a bequest to Unchained Melodies in your will or living trust, you are ensuring that we can continue to celebrate animals and confront cruelty for years to come.

By including a bequest to Unchained Melodies in your will or living trust, you are ensuring that we can continue to celebrate animals and confront cruelty for years to come.

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About Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue

Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue (UMDR) is a volunteer based, nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing the chained/penned dog, and bringing our 'best friend' into the home with the family as a companion pet.

Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue educates, legislates and rescues the chained/penned backyard dog and fights against animal abuse and cruelty. The goal of this organization is to advocate for the chained/penned backyard dog or any dog who has no voice and cannot help or protect themselves.

Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue educates owners and the community, and offers many free services to include vetting, training and re-homing of dogs and most importantly, raises awareness in the community regarding these issues.  This organization is also at the forefront of creating, strengthening and enforcing local ordinances and laws.

Latest News & Updates

Rescuing the Wigglebutts
For Melody Whitworth, director of Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue, it all started with one dog. “When I moved here from out of state, I saw a dog chained to a tree and I didn’t know how to help it,” [...]

Pandemic pets: where are they now?
The beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 saw pets being adopted and fostered at unprecedented rates. Communities all across the country responded to their local shelters' calls for help, resulting in the clearing out of entire facilities. [...]

  • The Fast and Furriest 5K
    Walk, Jog, Run or Hop around beautiful Stephens Lake Park any time between the hours of 9:00-12:00. Get out and enjoy the park and help raise money for the dogs. Download Course Map. All paid participants receive a goodie bag! On-line Registration Only - There will be no registration at the park. […]
  • Amazon Wishlist
    Next time you are shopping on Amazon, consider adding an item from our Amazon Wishlist to your shopping cart. Every item on our Wishlist helps us continue our mission of freeing the chained dog, and bringing our ‘best friend’ into the home and family.     […]
  • Join us for Puppy Social Hour!
    Do you have a puppy? You’re invited! Puppy owners can sign up on a weekly basis to bring their puppies to play with other dogs their age as well as be introduced to new experiences and people. Our puppy experts can also discuss and answer basic puppy questions like potty and crate training. […]
  • Dog Talk is “EVERYTHING DOG”
    Hosted by our Certified Trainer, Heather Vo, we answer YOUR questions regarding dog training and dog behavior. We offer tips and tricks to help you build a better bond with your dog. Send us your questions at training@unchainedmelodies.org and stay tuned for the next episode of Dog Talk! Watch […]
  • Covid-19 Message from the Director of UMDR
    Dear Friends, I wanted to keep all our supporters up to date with what is going on with Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue and where we stand with the recent outbreak of Covid-19 in our area. These times are unprecedented, and we are dealing the best we can with the day to day changes. In order to keep […]
  • Force Free Dog Training Classes
    UMDR offers dog training classes to the community. Our training classes provide information and education to the public to prevent dogs from living life on a chain, segregated to a pen, or being surrendered to the shelter by teaching owners how to teach their dog. Our Puppy and Adult Etiquette […]
  • New line of UMDR Swag!
    We now have a new line of UMDR swag. Click on the link to see the entire line of  merchandise. A portion of all sales are donated back to UMDR! https://shop.spreadshirt.com/UMDRShop/ […]
  • Y107 FM Partners with Unchained Melodies
      We are thrilled to announce that Zimmer Radio Y107 has partnered with Unchained Melodies. Watch their social media for fun videos of our available foster dogs and to learn more about Unchained Melodies. […]
  • Happy Dog! Coloring Book – Community Education Program
    Unchained Melodies believes in early education to teach children responsible pet ownership. We are thrilled to announce our new coloring books are here and ready to get into the hands of the children of our community. This coloring and activity book has 32 pages of coloring fun, along with puzzle […]
  • HUGE Victory For the Dogs of Columbia, MO!
    Tethering Ordinance Passes Unanimously at the City Counsel meeting on June 4th No “unsupervised tethering” for dogs in our City! We are very excited to announce that the changes to the Chapter 5 Section of the Animal Ordnance for Boone County, MO received a unanimous “YES” […]
  • Break the Chain
    Scooby before rescue from the chain Confining a Dog is a Silent Killer by Melody Whitworth Every dog deserves to live as part of his/her human family, regardless of size or breed. Yes, dogs like to be outside, but not when they are permanently removed from their human pack. Have you ever noticed […]
  • Central Mo Pet Pantry
    We are proud to announce the opening of the Central MO Pet Pantry! The Pet Pantry is located within The Food Bank – Central Pantry in Columbia, MO. 1007 Big Bear Blvd Columbia, Missouri See our Facebook page for more info at Central MO Pet Pantry. Columbia MO Pet Pantry was created to help […]