Franklin County Humane Society
Our Mission
The Franklin County Humane Society promotes animal and human welfare through the dedicated care and adoption of homeless animals, alongside programs that enrich lives through meaningful animal interaction.
Our History and Community
Since our incorporation in 1981, we have been committed to serving the lost, abandoned, and homeless dogs and cats in our area. Originally operating as a foster network, we opened our current shelter location in Union, Missouri, in 1994 to better meet the needs of pets across Franklin County and surrounding regions.
How We Help
As the only open-admission animal shelter within a 40-mile radius, we provide compassionate treatment and essential medical care to animals in need. We are a privately run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies entirely on donations, grants, and adoption fees rather than government funding to sustain our life-saving work. Through fostering, transportation, and dedicated educational outreach, we strive to reduce pet overpopulation and ensure every animal has a second chance.
Your Adoption Journey
Adopting a companion animal is a wonderful, life-changing commitment that we are honored to support. Our staff works closely with you and your family to find a pet that perfectly aligns with your lifestyle, ensuring a happy and lasting partnership for years to come. We encourage you to visit us to meet our residents, as this personal connection is the first step toward building a new life with your future best friend.
Get Involved
Whether you are ready to open your home to a new companion or want to contribute to our mission, we welcome you to join our community. Please visit our website to browse our currently adoptable pets, explore our volunteer opportunities, or learn how your support helps us continue our vital work for local animals. We look forward to meeting you soon at our shelter in Union.
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Community-focused support (pet pantry, volunteer opportunities)
- Overcrowded or cramped facility conditions
9/26 - Today is the FINAL day of Wine, Whiskers, and Wags 2026 and we have been flooding your newsfeed talking about it. Now, we want to show you our WHY… Animals, like Frank, need us at the most vulnerable time in their life. While their trauma and hardships do not bring us any happiness, knowing we have the resources to change their life does. The only way we can do this job is with the support from our community! How can you support us? 🐾 Adopt, foster, volunteer! 🐾 Participate in our fundraisers! 🐾 Share our content on social media, talk about our organization to your family/friends/coworkers! These are just a few ways you can support FCHS and our mission to help as many animals as we can. Now, about Frank! This gorgeous boy came to us 2 weeks ago after a presumed dog fight. He is a fighter, he is recovering beautifully, and his personality is SHINING! Frank is not quite ready for adoption but he would love to find a foster family that can continue to show him the beautiful things life has to offer him now. 🥹 Please consider participating in the last day of WWW 2026 by bidding on auction items, purchasing a raffle ticket, or sharing our post to spread the word! Link in comments 🐾
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9/25 - Hurry and snag some of our amazing items that have no bids on them yet! We are down to our final days of Wine, Whiskers and Wags! #FCHSMO #winewhiskersandwags #50/50 #auction #raisefunds #bid #orphanedpets #stray #dog #cat #adopt
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9/19 - In our Wine Whiskers and Wags auction, we have a special section dedicated to helping with “fund a need." Here, you can make a real difference by supporting animals in urgent need of emergency vet care, covering the costs for a litter of kittens or puppies, helping with emergency surgeries, or funding spay and neuter procedures. If you're wondering how you can help without purchasing something you don't think you need, this section offers a meaningful way to contribute. We truly couldn’t provide emergency assistance or meet the overwhelming demand for spaying and neutering without the generosity of people like you, who care deeply about these vulnerable animals' well-being. From everyone at FCHSMO, and the ones without a voice, we thank you! ❤️🩹 🔗 https://fchs.rallyup.com/www2026
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