January • The Humane Society of Missouri assisted the Greene County Sheriff’s Office in rescuing 120 horses from a 180-acre property outside of Republic, Missouri. Many of the horses were starving and sick and several dead horses were found. The owner was charged with 39 misdemeanor counts of animal abuse, animal neglect and failure to dispose of animal carcasses. This was the largest horse rescue in Longmeadow Rescue Ranch’s history.
February • The Humane Society of Missouri reaches an amazing milestone – more 250,000 dogs and cats have been spayed or neutered by the organization. It is an amazing number of animals and a huge step in curbing the pet overpopulation problem in St. Louis.
Dr. Suzanne Sauressig celebrates her 50th anniversary of service at the Humane Society of Missouri.
May • Accompanied by renowned animal ambassador, Joan Embery, a long-time supporter of the Humane Society of Missouri, Longmeadow Rescue Ranch Barn Buddies are featured on NBC’s Today Show.
August 31 • The Humane Society of Missouri sent a Disaster Response Team to assist national and local animal welfare and emergency management organizations in the rescue of pets affected by Hurricane Katrina. The team consisted of 10 staff members in six vehicles, including a disaster response trailer that can hold 50-100 animals; a livestock trailer equipped for large or small animals; a 14-ft. Jon boat; a support equipment trailer (with generators, chain saws, animal food and other supplies) and an RV to serve as living quarters. The team rescued hundreds of lost and injured pets from Jackson, Mississippi all the way into New Orleans, Louisiana under daunting and adverse conditions.
