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Joplin Humane Society

Animal shelter in Joplin, MO

The Joplin Humane Society (JHS), is a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 animal welfare organization. We are proud to serve the people and animals of the four-state region with a variety of programs including adoptions, pet therapy, and humane education for children of all ages. The Joplin Humane Society is private and receives no local, state, or federal support.

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Address
140 E. Emperor Lane
Joplin, MO 64801
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140 E. Emperor Lane

Joplin, MO 64801

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Adoptable pets at Joplin Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Pawly 31754's adoption status with email updates.
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Pawly 31754

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Maxine 124111's adoption status with email updates.
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Maxine 124111

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Stripey 31774's adoption status with email updates.
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Stripey 31774

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Mocha 31763's adoption status with email updates.
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Mocha 31763

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow 31762's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow 31762

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Dante 31752's adoption status with email updates.
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Dante 31752

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Ava 124938's adoption status with email updates.
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Ava 124938

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Spot 123948's adoption status with email updates.
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Spot 123948

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Joplin, MO

Shelter FAQs

We are proud to serve the people and animals of the four-state region, which includes 17 municipalities. Some as far away as Branson, MO.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Interview

Additional adoption info

We believe in an open, non-judgmental adoption process. We recognize that no one is perfect and try to match a person's pet expectations so fewer pets are returned. Under normal conditions the process is:

- Come in with your family and look around. If you see a pet that you like, ask staff to meet the pet (if the pet is available to be taken out)
- Complete the adoption questionnaire.
- After the meeting, go over what information we have on file about the pet and his/her past experience.
- Finish the process by having a conversation with our adoption staff.
- After the above is completed, we can put a hold on a pet for 24 hours if you need time to think about the decision or to prepare your home.
- Most of our pets can go home the same day.

Adoption fees are: $90 - $140
This includes the animals spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations including rabies, de-worming and micro-chip.

Rules:
- We will not adopt a pet to anyone under the age of 18
- We will not adopt to anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- We reserve the right not to place a pet in a home based on the information we have or if we feel the pet is not a match for the person's lifestyle.

JHS does reduce or waive adoption fees for a variety of reasons: Too many cats or kittens in the building, older and special needs pets that have a harder time finding homes, etc. Adoption Promotions are a fun way to engage the public and bring in potential adopters. Shelters remain the #4 way people obtain their pets.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Joplin Humane Society

Lil Paws All Breed Rescue

23242 Farm Road 1085,
Washburn, MO 65772

Bella Vista Animal Shelter

32 Bella Vista Way,
Bella Vista, AR 72714

Carthage Humane Society Inc

13860 Dog Kennel Rd.,
Carthage, MO 64836

We'll also keep you updated on Pugsley's adoption status with email updates.
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Pugsley

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 4 mos
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Jack Skellington's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack Skellington

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Neosho, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Chomp's adoption status with email updates.
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Chomp

Rottweiler/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Pineville, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Moxie's adoption status with email updates.
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Moxie

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Pineville, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Midna's adoption status with email updates.
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Midna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Carthage, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Turnip's adoption status with email updates.
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Turnip

Brittany

Female, 5 mos
Parsons, KS

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