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...
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...
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...
HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 51 Animals from Cedar County Formerly Licensed Breeder
April 3, 2025
UPDATE | APRIL 22 After a court hearing, the judge officially granted HSMO custody of all animals in this case! They will now be able to receive their spay/neuter surgeries...
Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Hundman
April 3, 2025
For more than a decade, Julie Hundman has been volunteering in HSMO’s education department as a humane educator. She has taught thousands of children and adults of all ages in...
What To Do If Your Pet Is Bitten By A Venomous Snake
March 20, 2025
As spring arrives in Missouri, so do our native snakes emerging from hibernation. While most snakes are harmless, Missouri is home to several venomous species. They all belong to the pit...
Volunteer Spotlight: Jean Billingsley
March 6, 2025
When the Best Buddy Pet Center in Maryland Heights opened in 2017, Jean Billingsley jumped at the chance to volunteer. She was retired and looking for something to do. A...
Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Coleman
February 6, 2025
Ann Coleman had always wanted to help shelter dogs, and after adopting from HSMO in 2002, she put that passion into action by volunteering as a dog walker. Today, Ann can...