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Volunteer Spotlight: Harlene Wasserman

August 8, 2025
A love of dogs and HSMO is deeply engrained in Harlene Wasserman’s DNA. She grew up with dogs in her family, and many of them were adopted from HSMO. She...
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Animal Cruelty Task Force Performs Largest Dog Rescue in More than a Decade

July 30, 2025
Updated Post | August 12   Animals from this rescue are starting to be made available for adoption! Visit hsmo.org/adopt to view them. For information on our shelters, including addresses...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Nina Chastain

July 3, 2025
As a kid, Nina Chastain was obsessed with horses. “I just turned four years old, and a Christmas gift from my dad lit a spark inside me: a Mattel pinto...
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SNIP & Chip Your Pet for Only $50

July 2, 2025
The AMCMA is offering a special SNIP & Chip promotion for Missouri dogs and cats for the entire month of July! Having your pet spayed or neutered is part of...
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4th of July Pet Safety Tips

June 5, 2025
This 4th of July, families will be enjoying time outside, barbecuing, watching fireworks and sharing a cold drink with friends and loved ones. During the festivities, it’s important to keep...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Mikolajczak

June 5, 2025
Ann Mikolajczak has always been an animal lover, and when she found herself with some extra free time, she looked into volunteering with HSMO. That was when she found HSMO’s...
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Safety Tips for Float Trips with Dogs

May 29, 2025
For many families in Missouri, going on a float trip is a summer staple. Whether you’re part of a big group doing a full-day raft excursion or just renting a...
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Animal Cruelty Task Force Responding to Areas Affected by May 16 Tornado

May 28, 2025
Fundraise Up UPDATE | June 10 On June 9, the city of St. Louis opened a Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) to help those affected by the tornado. This has been...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Greg Mayfield

May 1, 2025
In 2017, a friend was talking to Greg Mayfield about how walking dogs at the Humane Society of Missouri helps her decompress after work. Intrigued, Greg decided to give it...
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17 Toxic Plants to Watch Out For

April 23, 2025
Did you know that many common household and garden plants can be highly toxic to pets? Even small amounts can cause serious health issues, especially in cats and dogs. The...