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Central Missouri Humane Society

Animal shelter in Columbia, Missouri

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616 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202
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Adoptable Pets at Central Missouri Humane Society

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Murphy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos

Columbia, MO

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Benjamin (and Peter)

Lop, Holland

Male, 1 yr 2 mos

Columbia, MO

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Peter (and Benjamin)

Lop, Holland

Male, 1 yr 2 mos

Columbia, MO

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Frances

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos

Columbia, MO

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Misha

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos

Columbia, MO

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Boston

Guinea Pig

Male, 8 mos

Columbia, MO

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Pebbles

Sheep

Female, 1 yr

Columbia, MO

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Keera

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos

Columbia, MO

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Wade

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos

Columbia, MO

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Shelter FAQs

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.
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/

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Bunny

Border Collie

Female, Puppy

Columbia, MO

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Pepper (Courtesy Post)

Border Collie

Female

Columbia, MO

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House-trained
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Kissy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

COLUMBIA, MO

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Good with cats
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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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