Humane Society of Missouri Rescuing 30 Dogs from Newton County Breeding Facility Damaged by May Tornados July 2, 2008 A commercial dog breeder in Newton County has requested that the Humane Society of Missouri take possession of about 30 small breed dogs at the facility. The tornado in May seriously damaged the facilities, causing the owner to be unable to care for the animals and continue the business. A three-person team will travel to Newton County to receive the dogs and transport them to the Humane Society Headquarters in St. Louis.
No Animal Left Behind - Flood Rescue Efforts Continue June 28, 2008 As yet another levee is breached -- this morning it's the temporary levee east of Winfield, Mo. -- our Disaster Response Team is on the ready to continue sheltering and rescue efforts.
Humane Society of Missouri provides immediate response to persons and pets affected by Pin Oak levee breach near Winfield, Missouri June 27, 2008 The Humane Society of Missouri Disaster Response Team was on the scene early this morning following the breach of the Pin Oak levee near Winfield, Missouri. Our Mobile Animal Rescue Trailer immediately opened to receive and provide temporary shelter for pets displaced by the flash flooding east of Winfield. Additional Humane Society Animal Care staff have been deployed to the scene to help with sheltering and rescue efforts.
Humane Society of Missouri Opens Temporary Emergency Pet Shelter in Pike County June 17, 2008 As part of its continuing effort to assist flood victims, the Humane Society of Missouri at noon today will open a temporary shelter for household pets in Bowling Green, Missouri, at the Pike County Fair- grounds on Highway 54. Persons seeking assistance with temporary shelter should use the east entrance of the fairgrounds; there will be signage directing them to the Humane Society of Missouri’s location.
Humane Society of Missouri Rescues Owls in Caruthersville April 4, 2008 The Humane Society of Missouri rescued two common barn owls in jeapardy near Caruthersville. The owls were taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center in Cape Girardeau County on Sunday.
