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New Year’s Eve Safety Tips for Pets

December 29, 2025
As we prepare to wind down the holiday season with the celebration of New Year’s Eve, keep furry friends in mind while planning festivities. Just like with the 4th of...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Juliana King

December 4, 2025
Juliana King started volunteering with the Humane Society of Missouri’s education department in 2023 for a simple reason: she loves animals. She says she’s always looking to further her interests...
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Celebrating the Holidays with Pets: Fun and Safe Ways to Include Them

December 1, 2025
The holiday season is a wonderful time to create lasting memories, and involving our furry companions can make it even more special. Whether you share your home with a playful...
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pets

November 20, 2025
Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather around delicious food and express gratitude for the blessings in life. Pet owners may want to include their furry friends...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Mike & Christine Schmitz

November 6, 2025
Mike and Christine Schmitz started their fostering journey with HSMO in 2019, when Mike brought their dog to the vet and saw someone helping load kennels in the parking lot....
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Join us at Barktoberfest!

October 14, 2025
Join HSMO’s Young Friends for Barktoberfest — the ultimate pet-friendly Halloween event in St. Louis. Fall in St. Louis means cooler weather, colorful leaves, and one of the city’s most-anticipated...
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Keeping Pets Safe on Halloween

October 1, 2025
Halloween is scary enough without having to worry about the safety and wellness of your pet. The Humane Society of Missouri wants you and your pets to have an exciting...
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Training Tips with Your Dog: Bringing Out the Best in Your Pup

September 15, 2025
Kim Hyde is the behavior manager at the Humane Society of Missouri, facing a unique challenge every day: helping dozens of dogs develop the behavioral skills they need to thrive...
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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...
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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...