Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets
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 for you, it’s too cold for...
View ArticleRescue Update | 97 Rescued Labs Receiving Care, Some Adopted!
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. The breeder, who had 83...
View ArticleHSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 55 Dogs in Stone County
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 dogs were...
View ArticleStone County Emergency Rescue Update
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 our team....
View ArticleVolunteer Spotlight: Mary & Steve Wildt
Mary Wildt started volunteering at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Maryland Heights shelter in 2003 after some encouragement from a coworker. Her husband, Steve, listened to Mary’s stories about the...
View ArticleSpring Forward with Our Furry Friends: Navigating Daylight Saving Time Together
March 10, 2024 marks the day we “spring forward” by setting our clocks forward one hour. Also known as daylight saving time (DST), while we might lose a precious hour of sleep, our pets experience a...
View ArticleApril 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 to dogs and cats. According to the...
View ArticleVolunteer 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...
View ArticleHSMO 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...
View ArticleCelebrate Earth Day with Your Animal Friends!
Every year on April 22, Earth Day reminds us to appreciate our beautiful planet and protect it. But did you know your pets can be a part of the celebration? Here are some fun and eco-friendly ways to...
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