Over the weekend, HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted a rescue of 19 dogs and puppies, all mastiff breeds, including many puppies as young as 1 week old, from the facility of an unlicensed breeder in Urbana, Missouri. The rescue was coordinated in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Missouri Attorney General’s office. This is …
HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 57 Dogs From Horrific Conditions in Newton County
Today, the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) rescued 57 dogs, including Corgis, German Shepherds, Border Collies, and several other large and smaller breeds from a property in Newton County, Missouri. The rescued dogs are being transported to HSMO’s Macklind headquarters in St. Louis, where the animals will receive health evaluations and emergency veterinary treatment before …
HSMO’s First-Ever Day of Giving is Feb. 1!
The Humane Society of Missouri has a new way for the community to lend its support to the work they do by creating their first-ever Day of Giving. The one-day campaign will happen on Feb. 1, 2022, and will help animals through its support of rescue, healing, fostering and adoption. Gifts will provide second chances to thousands of animals and …
Marshall the Miracle Dog Crosses the Rainbow Bridge
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Marshall passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at the age of 13. At Marshall’s owner’s request, we have set up a special fund to honor his bravery, spirit and life-long inspiring story of resilience. Rescued by the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force in …
HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 42 Dogs and Puppies from Substandard Puppy Mill
On Dec. 6, 2021, the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted a rescue of 42 dogs, including many puppies as young as a few days old, from one of the worst breeders in the country, targeted repeatedly by federal and state authorities. Cedarcrest Kennel has been featured in national media as an example of why …