Humane Society of Missouri Disaster Response Team Called to Texas September 24, 2008 At the request of the Houston SPCA, a ten-member team from the Humane Society of Missouri's Disaster Response Unit will leave about 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 from Humane Society Headquarters, 1201 Macklind Avenue to travel to the Galveston, Texas area to aid in the rescue of pets in the aftermath Hurricane Ike in the hardest-hit coastal areas of Texas. Because of the Humane Society’s disaster and animal rescue and handling experience and expertise, the HSMO Disaster Response Team has been asked to be prepared for both water and land rescue operations.
Humane Society of Missouri Disaster Response Team is a Key Part of Hurricane Gustav Evacuation and Recovery Efforts September 4, 2008 At the request of the Louisiana SPCA, an eight-member team from the Humane Society of Missouri's Disaster Response Unit has been in the New Orleans area since August 29 aiding in the evacuation and care of pets in the wake of Hurricane Gustav. Team members checked in and loaded thousands of pets of evacuees onto air conditioned trailers to be taken to temporary shelters north of New Orleans. Personal pets of many of the first responders -- police, emergency medical workers, etc. -- also were evacuated and subsequently cared for by the Humane Society of Missouri team in a temporary shelter in Baton Rouge. The team returned to New Orleans today to perform animal rescues in hardest hits areas as directed by Louisiana Emergency Management authorities.
HSMO Team to Evacuate Personal Pets of First Responders August 31, 2008 Today the team resumed efforts to evacuate pets and people from New Orleans. The mayor of New Orleans has ordered that all persons, including first-responders, evacuate the City today. Therefore, this afternoon the HSMO team will relocate to Southern University in Baton Rouge to wait out the storm.
Disaster Response Team Deploys to New Orleans August 29, 2008 At the request of the Louisiana SPCA, an eight member team from the Humane Society of Missouri's Disaster Response Unit left today to aid in the possible evacuation and rescue of animals in the wake of Hurricane Gust.
Humane Society of Missouri conducting largest animal rescue in organization’s history August 19, 2008 Working in cooperation with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, a 26-person team from the Humane Society of Missouri is rescuing more than 360 animals on an 80-acre property outside of Pleasant Hope, Mo. in Polk County in southwest Missouri.
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.
