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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.

Contact
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 Lily 31556's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily 31556

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Marshall 124877's adoption status with email updates.
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Marshall 124877

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Jacques 30561's adoption status with email updates.
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Jacques 30561

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Zippy 123717's adoption status with email updates.
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Zippy 123717

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Stella 124253's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella 124253

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Molly 31821's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly 31821

Border Collie

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Theon 124266's adoption status with email updates.
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Theon 124266

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Mercedes 124208's adoption status with email updates.
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Mercedes 124208

Pit Bull Terrier

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

City of Grove Animal Shelter

130 E O'Daniel Parkway,
Grove, OK 74344

City of Aurora Dog Pound

106 S Elliott Avenue,
Aurora, MO 65605

Cat Haven Ranch

PO Box 64,
Pineville, MO 64856

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 9 mos
Grove, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Dawn's adoption status with email updates.
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Dawn

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Neosho, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Chip's adoption status with email updates.
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Chip

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Parsons, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Cheer's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheer

Pomeranian

Female, Young
Columbus, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Pittsburg, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Bilbo's adoption status with email updates.
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Bilbo

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Pittsburg, KS

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