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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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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 Paul 124270's adoption status with email updates.
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Paul 124270

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Harley 124214's adoption status with email updates.
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Harley 124214

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Paul 124214's adoption status with email updates.
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Paul 124214

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Carl 124006's adoption status with email updates.
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Carl 124006

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Anita 124882's adoption status with email updates.
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Anita 124882

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on John 124882's adoption status with email updates.
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John 124882

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Gibson 123060's adoption status with email updates.
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Gibson 123060

Collie

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Zoey 120089's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoey 120089

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

Closer to Heaven

Joplin, MO 64801

Stray Animals Matter (S.A.M.)

Po Box 111,
Marionville, MO 65705

I'm Your Huckleberry Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 271,
Pineville, MO 64856

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, 2 yrs
Pineville, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Pittsburg, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Meeka's adoption status with email updates.
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Meeka

Boxer/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Plott Hound/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Vinita, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Tuna's adoption status with email updates.
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Tuna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Grove, OK
We'll also keep you updated on Bark Wahlberg (Crusher)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bark Wahlberg (Crusher)

Redbone Coonhound/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Washburn, MO

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