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Stone County Emergency Rescue Update

February 1, 2024
On Jan. 19, our Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted an emergency rescue in Stone County, Mo.  Reports of starving, unsheltered dogs and other deceased animals prompted swift action by...
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HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 55 Dogs in Stone County

January 20, 2024
On Friday, Jan. 19, the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) rescued 55 dogs, mostly large-breed mixes, from a property in Stone County, Missouri. The rescued...
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Rescue Update | 97 Rescued Labs Receiving Care, Some Adopted!

January 18, 2024
On the morning of Jan. 9, our Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted a rescue of 97 Labrador retrievers from the facility of an unlicensed breeder in Phelps County, Missouri....
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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets

January 12, 2024
This weekend brings with it an arctic blast of frigid temperatures. Many think their pet’s fur will keep them warm while they’re outside. But remember – if it’s too cold...
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HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 63 Dogs, Mostly Yorkies, from Franklin County Hoarder in Largest Rescue of 2023

June 8, 2023
On June 8, 2023, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force recovered 63 dogs, mostly Yorkshire Terriers, Yorkie mixes, and other smaller breeds, from the home of a...
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HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force rescues 41 dogs from Newton County

March 1, 2023
On Feb. 28, 2023, HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted a rescue on the property of a hoarder in Newton County, recovering 41 mixed-breed dogs and puppies, several of...
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HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force Transports 29 Dogs Rescued from Cass County Property

December 28, 2022
On Dec. 27, 2022, the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) transported 29 dogs of varying ages and breeds from Cass County to HSMO’s St. Louis...
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HSMO Rescues 9 Starving Dogs in Farmington

November 14, 2022
Acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) conducted a rescue of nine dogs from a property in Farmington, Missouri...
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HSMO Rescues More than 25 Animals from Clinton County Home

August 25, 2022
On Aug. 25, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force conducted a rescue in Clinton County, recovering more than 25 animals from inhumane conditions. This rescue was in...
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70° and Over, Don’t Take Rover!

June 13, 2022
With the temperatures steadily rising, it’s important for pet owners to remember the Humane Society of Missouri’s life-saving motto: 70 & Over, Don’t Take Rover! HSMO shares the following tips...