Six Additional Horses from Substandard Private Barn in Hazelwood
November 21, 2024
 On Nov. 20, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) carried out an emergency rescue of additional six horses from a private barn in Hazelwood, Missouri....
Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 15 Dogs from Starvation in Another Polk County Case
November 19, 2024
 This morning, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) rescued 15 dogs from a property in Polk County, Missouri. The dogs, which are medium and large...
Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 27 Dogs, Some on the Brink of Starvation
November 11, 2024
This rescue resulted from a warrant obtained in cooperation with the Polk County Sheriff after the Task Force visited the property four times over the past 60 days. On Nov....
Barn Buddies Make Perfect Holiday Gifts!
November 8, 2024
Have you ever wanted a horse or farm animal of your very own, but one wouldn’t fit in your living room? Sponsor a Barn Buddy from the Humane Society of Missouri’s...
Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Apted
November 7, 2024
Two decades ago, Deb Apted’s husband Dan took her out for a birthday dinner. He handed her a gift in a cute little box that looked like it might contain...
Welcome, Baby Alpacacino!
October 29, 2024
On Sept. 30, HSMO’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch took in two adult female alpacas from Southeast Llama Rescue. They were in for a big surprise when one of the alpacas gave...
Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 9 Horses from Substandard Private Barn in Hazelwood
October 18, 2024
On Oct. 17, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) carried out an emergency rescue of 9 horses from a private barn in Hazelwood, Missouri. The horses...
Thank you, corporate volunteers!
October 11, 2024
This year has been an exceptional one for HSMO’s volunteers, and we’d specifically like to shout-out our volunteer groups from St. Louis-area businesses! From small offices to large companies, your...
Adoption Fees Waived for All Adult Dogs Over 35 lbs in October
October 4, 2024
The Humane Society of Missouri is waiving the adoption fees on their adult large dogs in October, in celebration of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Month. “We have so many...















