Volunteer Spotlight: Mary & Steve Wildt
March 5, 2024
Mary Wildt started volunteering at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Maryland Heights shelter in 2003 after some encouragement from a coworker. Her husband, Steve, listened to Mary’s stories about the...
Stone County Emergency Rescue Update
February 1, 2024
On Jan. 19, our Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted an emergency rescue in Stone County, Mo. Reports of starving, unsheltered dogs and other deceased animals prompted swift action by...
HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 55 Dogs in Stone County
January 20, 2024
On Friday, Jan. 19, the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) rescued 55 dogs, mostly large-breed mixes, from a property in Stone County, Missouri. The rescued...
Rescue Update | 97 Rescued Labs Receiving Care, Some Adopted!
January 18, 2024
On the morning of Jan. 9, our Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted a rescue of 97 Labrador retrievers from the facility of an unlicensed breeder in Phelps County, Missouri....
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets
January 12, 2024
This weekend brings with it an arctic blast of frigid temperatures. Many think their pet’s fur will keep them warm while they’re outside. But remember – if it’s too cold...
97 Labrador Retrievers Rescued from One of the Nation’s Most Notorious Breeders
January 9, 2024
On the morning of January 9, 2024, our Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) – one of the nation’s largest animal-rescue and disaster-response teams – conducted a rescue of 97 Labrador...
Volunteer Spotlight: Darcy Campbell
December 29, 2023
Meet Darcy Campbell, a dynamo in the world of experiential marketing, planning and executing grand events for spirit brands by day. Yet, when the sun sets on her professional endeavors,...
Closings for Christmas and New Year’s
December 19, 2023
Both our St. Louis City and Maryland Heights shelters will be closed to the public on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Dec. 25), New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and...
Join the Taylor Swift Challenge by Donating $13 on Dec. 13!
December 11, 2023
Challenge accepted, Pennsylvania SPCA! In honor of Taylor Swift being named TIME’s Person of the Year, shelters across the country are participating in the Taylor Swift Challenge! To celebrate Taylor’s...