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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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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 Big Pawpaw 123942's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Pawpaw 123942

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Kitty 123941's adoption status with email updates.
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Kitty 123941

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Bert 31674's adoption status with email updates.
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Bert 31674

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Skippy 123529's adoption status with email updates.
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Skippy 123529

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Ruger 124922's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruger 124922

Chihuahua

Male, Puppy
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Dizzy 31662's adoption status with email updates.
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Dizzy 31662

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Dina 31660's adoption status with email updates.
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Dina 31660

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Zeppelin 124920's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeppelin 124920

Poodle (Standard)

Male, 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

All God's Creatures

Columbus, KS 66725

Soft Hearts for Sad Eyes Animal Rescue

PO Box 1010,
Seneca, MO 64865

Crowder College Vet Tech Program

601 Laclede Ave,
Neosho, MO 64850

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos
Neosho, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy C.'s adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy C.

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Washburn, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Nancy's adoption status with email updates.
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Nancy

Labrador Retriever/Shar Pei

Female, Adult
Carthage, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Cheerio's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheerio

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Washburn, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Fanta's adoption status with email updates.
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Fanta

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Carthage, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Laker(Gracie)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Laker(Gracie)

Great Dane/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 yrs 10 mos
Washburn, MO

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