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Central Missouri Humane Society

Animal shelter in Columbia, MO

Welcome to CMHS! In continuous operation since 1943, the Central Missouri Humane Society promotes the well-being of companion animals – pets that enrich the lives of the people who love them.

The Columbia Humane Society was formed in 1943 to provide shelter and care for Columbia’s abandoned animals. Originating in a little structure on Creasy Springs Road, the organization has grown into today’s Central Missouri Humane Society, a regional animal welfare agency caring for thousands of animals annually and providing veterinary services for low-income pet owners.

Contact
Address
616 Big Bear Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
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Meet their adoptable pets

616 Big Bear Blvd

Columbia, MO 65202

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Central Missouri Humane Society

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Piper's adoption status with email updates.
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Piper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Rufus's adoption status with email updates.
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Rufus

Mixed Breed (Medium)/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Aveda's adoption status with email updates.
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Aveda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Hank's adoption status with email updates.
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Hank

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 5 yrs
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Pod's adoption status with email updates.
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Pod

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Nebula's adoption status with email updates.
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Nebula

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Momo's adoption status with email updates.
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Momo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Columbia, MO

Shelter FAQs

Primarily Boone county, but other counties as space is available.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Our adoption areas are closed for walk-in viewing. Instead, staff will bring animals you're interested in outside or into our meet and greet room. If you are interested in adopting, please visit our website and fill out the adoption interest survey first. Adoption fees can be found on each animal's profile on our website.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer transport for out of area adoptions.

Adoption application

https://cmhspets.org/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Central Missouri Humane Society

High Tails Animal Sanctuary

Po Box 25,
Mt Sterling, MO 65062

Animal Orphanage, Inc.

18081 Hwy W,
Versailles, MO 65084

Moberly Animal Shelter

153 West Outer Road,
Moberly, MO 65270

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Boonville, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Brook's adoption status with email updates.
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Brook

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Jefferson City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Amos's adoption status with email updates.
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Amos

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Jefferson City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Squirrel (prison)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Squirrel (prison)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
Jefferson City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Plott Hound/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 5 yrs 9 mos
Fulton, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Sol's adoption status with email updates.
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Sol

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Jefferson City, MO

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