HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 55 Dogs in Stone County
January 20, 2024
On Friday, Jan. 19, the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) rescued 55 dogs, mostly large-breed mixes, from a property in Stone County, Missouri. The rescued...
Rescue Update | 97 Rescued Labs Receiving Care, Some Adopted!
January 18, 2024
On the morning of Jan. 9, our Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted a rescue of 97 Labrador retrievers from the facility of an unlicensed breeder in Phelps County, Missouri....
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets
January 12, 2024
This weekend brings with it an arctic blast of frigid temperatures. Many think their pet’s fur will keep them warm while they’re outside. But remember – if it’s too cold...
Volunteer Spotlight: Darcy Campbell
December 29, 2023
Meet Darcy Campbell, a dynamo in the world of experiential marketing, planning and executing grand events for spirit brands by day. Yet, when the sun sets on her professional endeavors,...
Closings for Christmas and New Year’s
December 19, 2023
Both our St. Louis City and Maryland Heights shelters will be closed to the public on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Dec. 25), New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and...
Join the Taylor Swift Challenge by Donating $13 on Dec. 13!
December 11, 2023
Challenge accepted, Pennsylvania SPCA! In honor of Taylor Swift being named TIME’s Person of the Year, shelters across the country are participating in the Taylor Swift Challenge! To celebrate Taylor’s...
RESCUE UPDATE | HSMO Granted Custody of Shiba Inus
November 9, 2023
On Nov. 9, the Humane Society of Missouri was granted legal custody of the Shiba Inus from the Oct. 18 rescue in Douglas County. Last month, our Animal Cruelty Task...
43 Starving Shiba Inus Rescued from Douglas County
October 19, 2023
Acting on a request from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) – one of the nation’s largest animal-rescue and disaster-response...
Adoption Story: Cleo
September 29, 2023
In December 2022, HSMO received 29 dogs from a warrant case in Cass County. Many of the dogs were fearful, and nearly all of them tested positive for heartworms. After...
