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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 Pearl's adoption status with email updates.
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Pearl

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Great Pyrenees

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Arkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Arkin

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 9 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

Jefferson City Animal Shelter

2308 Hyde Park Road,
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Montgomery City Animal Shelter/Project Precious Paws

915 Benton Street,
Montgomery City, MO 63361

Callaway Cares Fulton Feral Felines

5000 Red Maple Lane,
Fulton, MO 65251

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
MEXICO, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Miyachi's adoption status with email updates.
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Miyachi

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Jefferson City, MO

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