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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 Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Sheba's adoption status with email updates.
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Sheba

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

German Shepherd Dog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Kojak's adoption status with email updates.
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Kojak

Labrador Retriever

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Dolce's adoption status with email updates.
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Dolce

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 3 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Hey Stephen's adoption status with email updates.
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Hey Stephen

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 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

Missouri Foster Cats

301 E Maple Ave,
California, MO 65018

Montgomery City Animal Shelter/Project Precious Paws

915 Benton Street,
Montgomery City, MO 63361

City of Eldon, Mo. Animal Control Center

1000 Hwy Y,
Eldon, MO 65026

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Boonville, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Chica's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Chica

Chihuahua

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

American Shorthair

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

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Trixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Trixie

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Boonville, MO

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