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April Is Heartworm Awareness Month!

March 21, 2024
April showers bring May flowers, but warmer weather also brings an increase in mosquito activity, which means a greater risk of the spread of heartworm disease. According to the American...
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RESCUE UPDATE | 106 Puppies & Dogs Receiving Treatment

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...
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Doc’s Story – HSMO 2020 Second Chances Telethon

March 12, 2020
Doc came to HSMO as a stray with an injured and infected tail. The infection was so severe it required an amputation and Doc had an extended stay at the...
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Thanksgiving Tips for Pet Parents

November 14, 2018
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Family, Food and Four-Legged Friends Sharing these pet safety tips is easy as pie! Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather around delicious food...

Pet Cooling Stations Open for Heat Advisory

June 29, 2018
Humane Society of Missouri Opens Two Cooling Stations for Pets and their People June 29, 2018 With record heat predicted for today and tomorrow and many St. Louis area pet...
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Happy HOWLoween! Keep Your Pets Safe!

October 31, 2017
Haunted houses, costumes and candy are some of the best parts of Halloween, but not everyone will be excited for these festivities. Halloween can be stressful for pets, so it’s...
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July 4th – Tips for Pet Owners

June 30, 2017
Life, Liberty and the Pawsuit of Pet Safety! Tips to protect pets this Fourth of July Fourth of July and the holiday weekend are right around the corner, bringing backyard...

Prep Pets for Summer (and Storms) This Memorial Day Weekend

May 27, 2017
Pet safety tips for the holiday weekend from the Humane Society of Missouri and Animal Medical Center of Mid-America St. Louis’ kickoff to summer will have a stormy start. While...
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A New Day for Pets is Here!

April 25, 2017
The Humane Society of Missouri is setting a new standard in the care of companion animals with the opening of the Best Buddy Adoption Center and Animal Medical Center of...
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March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month!

March 13, 2017
A Checklist for Success: Spring Cleaning with Pets Tips from the Animal Medical Center of Mid-America for Poison Prevention Awareness Month The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting...