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....

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...

January 9, 2024

On the morning of January 9, 2024, our Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) – one of the nation’s largest animal-rescue and disaster-response teams – conducted a rescue of 97 Labrador...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

October 27, 2023

The Morning Dynamo At the crack of dawn, while the world is still wrapped in slumber, Jim Kirn is already lacing up his sneakers and heading to the shelter. It’s...

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...

October 12, 2023

Last week, our Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) rescued 106 puppies and dogs from inhumane conditions and substandard breeders. Since then, we’ve taken in 85 additional animals as strays, rescues...