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...

January 7, 2025

Sharon Arthur had enjoyed a long career in the buying offices of Macy’s when the announcement was made that the offices were moving to New York. She decided that instead...

December 11, 2024

Mary Lou Spellmeyer had been away from the St. Louis area for 20 years and felt disconnected upon moving back. She played tennis and went to lunch with old friends...

November 7, 2024

Two decades ago, Deb Apted’s husband Dan took her out for a birthday dinner. He handed her a gift in a cute little box that looked like it might contain...

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 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...

September 5, 2024

Two years ago, Darren Meyer was driving down Macklind Avenue when people walking dogs caught his eye. He had always loved dogs but didn’t have pets at home, so he...

August 1, 2024

Fran Komar first started volunteering for the Humane Society of Missouri after retiring from a 25-year career in animal science research and development. “I wanted to do something to share...

July 11, 2024

Meet Shari Eckert, a volunteer dog walker at HSMO’s Maryland Heights shelter! Shari began volunteering in February 2022 after she retired. “I wanted to do something to keep busy and...

June 6, 2024

Lisa O’Hern and her husband Kevin started Decorative Concrete Resurfacing more than four decades ago. Over the years, their business has become a successful one, but their employees can only...