Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to second chances. We provide a safe and caring haven to all animals in need – large and small – that have been abused, neglected or abandoned.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
1201 Macklind Av
St. Louis, MO 63110
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Missouri
Additional adoption info
- Please be at least 18 years of age, apply in person and have photo identification. Additional adoption requirements and recommendations may exist.
- To begin the adoption process, please submit your completed Adoption Interest Form at the front desk at least 30 minutes before closing.
- Please allow sufficient time to get acquainted with the pets as well as complete an adoption application. Completing the application can take 45 minutes or longer; the purpose of the application is to allow clients to consider the care and finances that go into raising a companion animal for – depending on the pet – 15 years or longer.
- Save time! Print an Adoption Interest Form from home and bring it to any of HSMO’s Adoption Centers. Please note that this is a preliminary application and additional information and/or applications may be required. Printable Adoption Interest Form » http://hsmo.org/adopt/adoption-requirements/
Adoption application
2355 South Drive,
Festus,
MO
63028
St. Louis, MO 63303
480 Josephs Road,
Union,
MO
63084
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