Current Volunteers

Volunteer Central

HSMO volunteers have been making a difference in the lives of animals for decades. With more than 74,000 hours served last year, this dedicated team is busier than ever! Thank you for sharing your time and talents and helping give second chances to pets in need.

Adoption story: Cleo

In December 2022, HSMO received 29 dogs from a warrant case in Cass County. Many of the dogs were fearful, and nearly all of them tested positive for heartworms. After being treated and being made available for adoption, these pups went to their forever homes one by one. A 4-year-old German Shepherd mix named Cleo had more issues than most …

Glow in the Park 2023 was a success!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2023 Glow in the Park dinner! Our sold-out event had perfect weather, and we also saw record-breaking fundraising numbers. We can’t wait to see you at Glow in the Park in 2024! A video recap of the event can be found below, and photos from the event can be …

Happy International Dog Day from HSMO!

“Every dog has its day,” and that day is today! Happy International Dog Day! At the Humane Society of Missouri, we celebrated by throwing a foam party for our shelter pups. This was a great way to celebrate the holiday and cool our pooches down during one of the hottest weeks of the year. We’d like to give a special …