Humane Society of Missouri

- Please be at least 18 years of age, apply in person and have photo identification. Additional adoption requirements and recommendations may exist. - To begin the adoption process, please submit your completed Adoption Interest Form at the front desk at least 30 minutes before closing. - Please allow sufficient time to get acquainted with the pets as well as complete an adoption application. Completing the application can take 45 minutes or longer; the purpose of the application is to allow clients to consider the care and finances that go into raising a companion animal for – depending on the pet – 15 years or longer. - Save time! Print an Adoption Interest Form from home and bring it to any of HSMO’s Adoption Centers. Please note that this is a preliminary application and additional information and/or applications may be required. Printable Adoption Interest Form » http://hsmo.org/adopt/adoption-requirements/