Volunteer Spotlight: Pat Lohse
September 8, 2025
In 1994, animal lover Pat Lohse was looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of animals. She began volunteering for HSMO and is still involved 31...
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...
Animal Cruelty Task Force Performs Largest Dog Rescue in More than a Decade
July 30, 2025
Updated Post | August 28 We are so excited to announce that yesterday HSMO was granted full legal custody of the dogs from this rescue that had been under...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
