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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 Mocha 31763's adoption status with email updates.
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Mocha 31763

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Pumpkin 121095's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpkin 121095

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Ava 124938's adoption status with email updates.
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Ava 124938

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Willow 31651's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow 31651

Rottweiler/American Bulldog

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Perry 124085's adoption status with email updates.
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Perry 124085

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Luna 124155's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna 124155

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Bob 124155's adoption status with email updates.
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Bob 124155

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Natalia 124949's adoption status with email updates.
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Natalia 124949

Domestic Shorthair

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

GypsySoul Rottweiler Rescue

Pittsburg, KS 66762

Cat Haven Ranch

PO Box 64,
Pineville, MO 64856

Southeast Kansas Humane Society

485 E. 560th, PO Box 783,
Pittsburg, KS 66762

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

French Bulldog

Male, 10 yrs
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Tessie's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Tessie

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Liv's adoption status with email updates.
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Liv

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 yrs 6 mos
Carthage, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Saint James's adoption status with email updates.
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Saint James

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Washburn, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Angel's adoption status with email updates.
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Angel

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Carthage, MO

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