November 21, 2024

 On Nov. 20, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) carried out an emergency rescue of additional six horses from a private barn in Hazelwood, Missouri....

November 19, 2024

 This morning, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) rescued 15 dogs from a property in Polk County, Missouri. The dogs, which are medium and large...

November 13, 2024

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...

November 11, 2024

This rescue resulted from a warrant obtained in cooperation with the Polk County Sheriff after the Task Force visited the property four times over the past 60 days. On Nov....

November 8, 2024

Have you ever wanted a horse or farm animal of your very own, but one wouldn’t fit in your living room? Sponsor a Barn Buddy from the Humane Society of Missouri’s...

October 29, 2024

On Sept. 30, HSMO’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch took in two adult female alpacas from Southeast Llama Rescue. They were in for a big surprise when one of the alpacas gave...

October 18, 2024

On Oct. 17, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) carried out an emergency rescue of 9 horses from a private barn in Hazelwood, Missouri. The horses...

October 11, 2024

This year has been an exceptional one for HSMO’s volunteers, and we’d specifically like to shout-out our volunteer groups from St. Louis-area businesses! From small offices to large companies, your...

October 4, 2024

The Humane Society of Missouri is waiving the adoption fees on their adult large dogs in October, in celebration of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Month. “We have so many...

October 1, 2024

Nearly 13 years ago, Polly Ruf was looking for a hands-on way to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. She had been volunteering as a docent...