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Shelters & Rescues in Missouri

We’ve assessed 36 organizations. Every one of them is listed here.

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9 organizations came through our assessment strongest.

Central Missouri Humane Society

ColumbiaGOLDIn 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.

Humane Society of Missouri

St. LouisGOLDA Legacy of Second Chances Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to giving animals in need the second chance they deserve. We strive to end the cycle of abuse and pet overpopul

Tenth Life Cat Rescue

St. LouisGOLDOur Mission At Tenth Life Cat Rescue, we are dedicated to giving every cat the life they deserve, regardless of their emotional or physical limitations. We strive to end unnecessary euthanasia and red

City of Gladstone Animal Control

GOLDOur goal is to get animals home to their families, to get the ones up for adoption into new forever homes. The animals in our care are very important to us, euthanizing them because of space is never

Second Chance

BoonvilleGOLDOur Mission At Second Chance, we are dedicated to advancing and supporting the relationships between people and their companion pets through the acts of rescue, adoption, and education. We believe eve

Open Door Animal Sanctuary

House SpringsGOLDOpen Door Animal Sanctuary, founded in 1975, is the largest no-kill sanctuary in the greater St. Louis area and State of Missouri. Open Door's Mission is to provide homeless cats and dogs with the hi

City of St. Charles Animal Control

St CharlesGOLDA Heart for Our Furry Friends The City of St. Charles Animal Shelter is dedicated to the well-being of our community's animals, providing compassionate care and support to help every pet find a loving

Five Acres Animal Shelter

St CharlesGOLDOur mission is to end pet homelessness, promote responsible pet ownership, and advocate for animal welfare.

Humane Society of Missouri - Maryland Heights

St. LouisGOLDOur Mission Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to giving animals in need the second chance they deserve. We strive to end the cycle of abuse and pet overpopulation through d

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Barry

1 organization

Haven of the Ozarks Animal Sanctuary
WashburnSILVERTo rescue the abused, abandoned, and dumped animals in the area. To provide loving care, medical attention, and socialization in as homelike an environment as possible. To provide sanctuary to those d

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Boone

2 organizations

Central Missouri Humane Society
ColumbiaGOLDIn 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.
Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue
ColumbiaBRONZEUnchained Melodies Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing the chained/penned dog, and bringing our 'best friend' into the home and family as a companion pet. Unchained Melodies Inc. edu

Cape Girardeau

1 organization

Humane Society of Southeast Missouri
Cape GirardeauSILVERSoutheast Missouri Pets serves the public by providing quality humane care, adoption, and education for the good of companion animals and humans in our regional service area.

Cass

1 organization

HELP Humane
BeltonSILVEROur Mission HELP Humane is dedicated to ending the suffering of homeless, abused, and neglected animals by providing rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary. We believe that every treatable animal deser

City of St. Louis

4 organizations

Humane Society of Missouri
St. LouisGOLDA Legacy of Second Chances Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to giving animals in need the second chance they deserve. We strive to end the cycle of abuse and pet overpopul
Tenth Life Cat Rescue
St. LouisGOLDOur Mission At Tenth Life Cat Rescue, we are dedicated to giving every cat the life they deserve, regardless of their emotional or physical limitations. We strive to end unnecessary euthanasia and red
Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment of St. Louis
St. LouisSILVERWe believe in second chances. Our primary focus is the health and safety of the animals in our care- the abused, neglected, and homeless companion animals in St. Louis city- and pairing those animals
The Cat Shelter
St. LouisSILVEROur Mission At The Cat Shelter, our mission is to ensure that every cat who has ended up alone gets a safe place, a fresh start, and a home to call their own. We believe that while cats may have nine

Clay

3 organizations

City of Gladstone Animal Control
GOLDOur goal is to get animals home to their families, to get the ones up for adoption into new forever homes. The animals in our care are very important to us, euthanizing them because of space is never
Liberty Animal Shelter
LibertySILVEROur Mission At the City of Liberty Animal Shelter, we strive to maintain a healthy, safe, and balanced environment for both the animals in our care and the residents of our community. We are dedicated
North Kansas City Animal Control
North Kansas CitySILVERShelter Hours are as follows: Tuesday-Friday 2pm - 6pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm Sunday and Monday by appointment only Once you have found an animal you're interested in, please call to set up an appoin

Cooper

1 organization

Second Chance
BoonvilleGOLDOur Mission At Second Chance, we are dedicated to advancing and supporting the relationships between people and their companion pets through the acts of rescue, adoption, and education. We believe eve

Franklin

2 organizations

Dirk's Fund
PacificSILVEROur Mission Dirk's Fund is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding loving forever homes for dogs in need. We believe every rescue dog deserves a happy ending and a family to call their own.
Franklin County Humane Society
UnionSILVEROur Mission The Franklin County Humane Society promotes animal and human welfare by providing compassionate care for homeless animals and facilitating programs that enrich lives through meaningful ani

Greene

1 organization

Rescue One
SpringfieldSILVEROur Mission Rescue One is dedicated to saving lives by providing compassionate rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming for animals in need. We are committed to giving every dog in our care a second chanc

Henry

1 organization

Clinton Animal Shelter
ClintonSILVERTo care for all homeless dogs and cats that come into our shelter to the best of our ability. We care for and love them just like family until the right one comes along.

Jackson

2 organizations

Midwest Animal Resq
RaytownSILVERWe are a federal 501c3 non-profit located in the greater Kansas City area, and your donation is tax deductible. Tax id 45-3676666 Our objective is simple; Completing Families One Tail at a Time!
Pawportunities
BRONZE"Changing Lives Through Animal Welfare"

Jasper

1 organization

Carthage Humane Society
CarthageSILVEROur Mission The Carthage Humane Society is a dedicated, no-kill animal shelter with a mission to provide a safe and loving haven for all the animals entrusted to our care. We are paws-sionately commit

Jefferson

2 organizations

Open Door Animal Sanctuary
House SpringsGOLDOpen Door Animal Sanctuary, founded in 1975, is the largest no-kill sanctuary in the greater St. Louis area and State of Missouri. Open Door's Mission is to provide homeless cats and dogs with the hi
Advocates 4 Animals Pet Food Pantry
HerculaneumBRONZEOur organization is a pet food pantry who assists those in the community feed their pets and prevent them from being dumped at a shelter or having to get rid of them due to financial hardships. In ad

Johnson

1 organization

Warrensburg Animal Shelter
WarrensburgSILVEROur mission at Old Drum Animal Shelter is to provide a safe, healthy, and loving environment for our animals, match the perfect forever home for both the animal and adopter, and offer exceptional comm

Lincoln

1 organization

PALS Animal Shelter of Lincoln County, Missouri
Hawk PointSILVEROur Mission PALS Animal Shelter is dedicated to becoming a true asset to pet owners and our community by providing essential care, promoting responsible animal welfare, and finding loving, permanent h

Linn

1 organization

Animal Shelter Of Linn County
BrookfieldBRONZEOur Mission The Animal Shelter of Linn County is dedicated to creating a compassionate living environment for people and animals through rescue, adoption, and humane education. We believe that by work

Morgan

1 organization

Stover Animal Rescue, Inc.
StoverBRONZEWe are an all volunteer nonprofit (501(c)3) dog and cat rescue organization funded completely by donations. We do this work because we love animals and believe volunteers benefit as much as the anima

Newton

1 organization

Faithful Friends Animal Advocates, Inc
NeoshoSILVERFaithful Friends Animal Advocates is organized for the purpose of promoting the welfare of dogs and cats via re-homing the lost/abandoned of Newton and McDonald Counties in Southwest Missouri. We ope

Polk

1 organization

Polk County Humane Society
BolivarSILVEROur Mission Polk County Humane Society ensures a lifetime of safety, love, and companionship for lost, abandoned, and unwanted pets. We provide a safe, no-kill environment where pets can thrive while

St. Charles

2 organizations

City of St. Charles Animal Control
St CharlesGOLDA Heart for Our Furry Friends The City of St. Charles Animal Shelter is dedicated to the well-being of our community's animals, providing compassionate care and support to help every pet find a loving
Five Acres Animal Shelter
St CharlesGOLDOur mission is to end pet homelessness, promote responsible pet ownership, and advocate for animal welfare.

St. Francois

1 organization

Farmington Pet Adoption Center
FarmingtonBRONZEConnecting Hearts and Paws At Farmington Pet Adoption Center, our mission is to create lifelong bonds by rescuing and rehoming animals in need. We are dedicated to providing a safe, loving haven for h

St. Louis

2 organizations

Humane Society of Missouri - Maryland Heights
St. LouisGOLDOur Mission Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to giving animals in need the second chance they deserve. We strive to end the cycle of abuse and pet overpopulation through d
Family Pet Hospital
St. LouisCLINICFamily Pet Hospital is a family run locally owned full-service pet hospital located in Sunset Hills, MO. We provide quality consistent care with familiar and friendly staff. Family Pet Hospital is

Stone

1 organization

Tri-Lakes Humane Society
Reeds SpringSILVERIn 1978 a group of neighbors got together to provide foster homes and find families for the ever-increasing number of stray animals roaming the Tri-Lakes area. As the program grew, it became apparent

Taney

2 organizations

Branson Humane Society
BransonSILVERWe are a 501(c)3 non-profit located in Branson, MO. We opened our Adoption Center in 2010 with the Mission of providing care in an Adoption Center setting to provide homeless dogs/cats/puppies/kitten
Taney County Animal Care and Control
HollisterSILVERA Heart for Our Community Taney County Animal Control is dedicated to serving our community by providing care for animals and ensuring the safety and well-being of both pets and residents. Our mission