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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.

HSMO Rescues 62 Dogs Through National Mill Dog Rescue

Fundraise Up The Humane Society of Missouri is receiving 62 dogs from the National Mill Dog Rescue. Rescued breeds include pugs, standard poodles, miniature poodles, great danes, border collies, shih tzus and chihuahuas. The dogs will arrive at HSMO’s Macklind headquarters in St. Louis, where all the animals will receive health evaluations and emergency veterinary treatment. As one of the …

Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Sebelski

The year was 2003, and Nancy Sebelski had just walked in the door at her local rec center. She happened to glance at a bulletin board that had community announcements on it and saw a note that said the Humane Society of Missouri was looking for dog walkers. She had loved animals (particularly dogs) her whole life and decided to …

April Is Heartworm Awareness Month!

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 Heartworm Society, heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms …