July 24, 2020

Seven dogs, including a mother and four newborn puppies, were trapped inside an abandoned home.  One finally escaped to signal for help. Update as of August 8, 2020 Thanks to...

May 22, 2020

When we first met Travis, we could see him, but he couldn’t see us. In late January, this scared, little stray dog had gotten his head stuck inside a piece...

May 20, 2020

Welcome to "Ask the Pet Experts," where you can find helpful pet advice from HSMO's Behavior Manager, Linda Campbell (CPDT-KA, RVT, VTS). Need advice? Click here to submit your question! What's...

May 6, 2020

An Incredible Rescue In September of 2019, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force, working in cooperation with the Benton County Sheriff's Office, received 36 dogs and two...

April 28, 2020

Rescued Just in Time In January of 2020, HSMO's Animal Cruelty Task Force was called to a long-term hoarding situation in Hickory County. 25 dogs and one cat had been...

April 12, 2020

Welcome to "Ask the Pet Experts," where you can find helpful pet advice from HSMO's Behavior Manager, Linda Campbell (CPDT-KA, RVT, VTS). Need advice? Click here to submit your question! Our...

April 10, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Humane Society of Missouri has had to make the difficult, but necessary, decision to cancel this year’s Bark in the Park event on May 16 in...

March 31, 2020

Welcome to "Ask the Pet Experts," where you can find helpful pet advice from HSMO's Behavior Manager, Linda Campbell (CPDT-KA, RVT, VTS). Need advice? Click here to submit your question! I...

March 12, 2020

This information was last updated June 15, 2021. The health and safety of our pets, staff, volunteers, and customers always our top priority. We are thrilled to be open to...

March 12, 2020

Doc came to HSMO as a stray with an injured and infected tail. The infection was so severe it required an amputation and Doc had an extended stay at the...