Impact Stories

HSMO Rescues Mother and Puppies From Abandoned Property

Seven dogs, including a mother and four newborn puppies, were trapped inside an abandoned home. One finally escaped to signal for help.

Taking Home Travis

When we first met Travis, we could see him, but he couldn't see us.

Abandoned, Anna Waited Days for Help

Until recently, a sweet dog named Anna lived in a happy home with one of our neighbors, an elderly woman. But when that woman wound up in a hospital with COVID-19, no one was there to care for Anna.

Answering the Call for Animals in Need

HSMO is able to rescue these and other animals in need and help them find their forever homes thanks to you.

A Happy New Home

Ramirez was found underfed and scared.

He's a Trooper

n November 2012, Trooper the dog was dragged for more than a mile behind a pick-up truck. He ultimately survived this horrible cruelty—and found a loving, forever home.

A Safe Place for Animals

Thanks to the care she received at HSMO, Blaze is now safe and leading a fully functional life.

A New Place to Call Home

Supporters like you helped bring 101 dogs and cats in from the cold.

Creating Second Chances

Thanks to generous donors, our trained staff was able to provide the medical care and love these dogs needed before finding their forever homes.

A Window Into Puppy Philanthropy

Philanthropy means different things to different people. To Laurie Livingston, a longtime Humane Society of Missouri volunteer, philanthropy means to give back through time, money, conversation or through one's actions.

The Time Is Now

If there was ever a time to be inspired to take action, now is that time.