HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force rescues 170 animals from Lawrence County
September 29, 2026
On September 29, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT), in coordination with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department and Missouri Department of Agriculture, rescued more than 170...
Volunteer Spotlight: Meg Langa
September 3, 2026
Meg Langa started volunteering as a dog walker at HSMO’s Macklind Avenue shelter in early 2022 when she became involuntarily retired. She had always had an interest in helping walk...
Volunteer Spotlight: Jean Eckrich
August 6, 2026
Jean Eckrich has been passionate about helping cats and kittens in need for more than four decades. She ran her own feline rescue for nearly 30 years and started lending...
Volunteer Spotlight: Joe and Zeena Goldenberg
July 2, 2026
Joe Goldenberg retired three years ago and wanted to volunteer in the St. Louis community. He wanted the volunteer experience to be one that was meaningful to him, so he...
4th of July Pet Safety Tips
June 22, 2026
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: The Cichelero Family
June 3, 2026
The Cichelero family’s history at the Humane Society of Missouri runs deep. Mom Rhonda, dad Joe and daughter Tori make helping animals in need a family affair. It started when...
Volunteer Spotlight: Emily Lawrence
May 11, 2026
Emily Lawrence started as a volunteer dog walker at HSMO’s Macklind Avenue shelter in 2018 and calls it “the best decision I ever made.” In her time as a volunteer,...
WLC Hosts Speaker Series Featuring HSMO’s Kim Hyde
April 17, 2026
The HSMO Women’s Leadership Council gathered at Racquet Club Ladue in early April for a Speaker Series event featuring HSMO’s certified professional dog trainer, Kim Hyde. Kim presented a behind-the-scenes...
Volunteer Spotlight: Ethen Cecil
April 2, 2026
Ethen Cecil first started volunteering at HSMO’s Macklind Avenue shelter doing feline enrichment in 2022. He had always had a soft spot for animals, and he wanted to start giving...
