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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 Fusilli's adoption status with email updates.
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Fusilli

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Conrad's adoption status with email updates.
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Conrad

Pointer/Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Hector's adoption status with email updates.
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Hector

German Shepherd Dog

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

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Winifred's adoption status with email updates.
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Winifred

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Rosie's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 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

Grabb Animal Shelter

60 Industrial Drive, 60 Industrial Drive, PO Box 130,
Fulton, MO 65251

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Boonville, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Pumpkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpkin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Jefferson City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Nacho's adoption status with email updates.
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Nacho

American Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Boonville, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Domestic Mediumhair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Puppy
MEXICO, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Drew's adoption status with email updates.
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Drew

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Jefferson City, MO

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