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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

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Charlie 119872

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
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Lena 124514

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
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Callie 124514

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
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Octavian 32577

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
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Tippy 124508

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
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Isabella 124455

Husky

Female, Adult
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

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601 Laclede Ave,
Neosho, MO 64850

Stray Animals Matter (S.A.M.)

Po Box 111,
Marionville, MO 65705

MOR4You Foundation DBA Emmanuel's Tails

8022 Lawrence 2110,
Mt Vernon, MO 65712

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Clash

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Washburn, MO
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Hugo

Australian Shepherd

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Joplin, MO
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Snickers

American Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Pineville, MO
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Cleopatra

Dutch Shepherd/Akita

Female, Adult
Carthage, MO
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Scooter

St. Bernard

Female, 8 yrs 10 mos
Grove, OK
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Dyson Airwrap

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Pittsburg, KS

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