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ACT rescues 10 dogs from St. Francois County hoarding property

March 27, 2026
On Thursday, March 26, the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) assisted the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department with the removal of 10 adult dogs from a...
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Vote for the 2026 Bark in the Park mascot!

March 6, 2026
Vote for who should lead the Walk for Animals at Bark in the Park on May 16! Voting is open through March 12, and the winner will be announced on...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kate Lovelady

March 5, 2026
Kate Lovelady has been helping out at HSMO in various ways for more than a decade. She used to foster puppies and kittens, and then switched to doing kennel enrichment...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Linda & Mike Mahoney

February 5, 2026
Linda Mahoney started volunteering at HSMO’s Macklind Avenue shelter as a dog walker in 2007 at the recommendation of her neighbor. “She knew I loved animals, and I thought ‘why...
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Three HSMO pups will star in this year’s Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet!

January 8, 2026
  We are so excited to announce that three HSMO pups will star in this year’s Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet! Paris (left) came to the Humane Society of Missouri...
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How To Pick The Perfect Pet

January 7, 2026
You’ve made the exciting and lifechanging decision to adopt a pet – congratulations! Adopting a dog, cat or critter can be one of the most rewarding and fun decisions you...