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Central Missouri Humane Society

Animal shelter in Columbia, MO

Welcome to CMHS! In 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.

The Columbia Humane Society was formed in 1943 to provide shelter and care for Columbia’s abandoned animals. Originating in a little structure on Creasy Springs Road, the organization has grown into today’s Central Missouri Humane Society, a regional animal welfare agency caring for thousands of animals annually and providing veterinary services for low-income pet owners.

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Address
616 Big Bear Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
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Meet their adoptable pets

616 Big Bear Blvd

Columbia, MO 65202

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Central Missouri Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Mistley's adoption status with email updates.
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Mistley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Nala's adoption status with email updates.
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Nala

American Pit Bull Terrier/Shar Pei

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Pelican's adoption status with email updates.
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Pelican

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Winnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Winnie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Tilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Tilly

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Jor's adoption status with email updates.
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Jor

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Grog's adoption status with email updates.
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Grog

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 11 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Custer Feldspar's adoption status with email updates.
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Custer Feldspar

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 11 mos
Columbia, MO

Shelter FAQs

Primarily Boone county, but other counties as space is available.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Our adoption areas are closed for walk-in viewing. Instead, staff will bring animals you're interested in outside or into our meet and greet room. If you are interested in adopting, please visit our website and fill out the adoption interest survey first. Adoption fees can be found on each animal's profile on our website.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer transport for out of area adoptions.

Adoption application

https://cmhspets.org/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Central Missouri Humane Society

Audrain Pet Pals

PO Box 603,
MEXICO, MO 65265

Montgomery City Animal Shelter

915 Benton St,
Montgomery City, MO 63361

Columbia Second Chance

24687 Highway 179,
Boonville, MO 65233

We'll also keep you updated on Lark's adoption status with email updates.
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Lark

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Jefferson City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Brook's adoption status with email updates.
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Brook

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Jefferson City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Clyde's adoption status with email updates.
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Clyde

Australian Shepherd/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Jefferson Cty, MO
We'll also keep you updated on BALEY's adoption status with email updates.
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BALEY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Moberly, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Koa's adoption status with email updates.
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Koa

American Bulldog

Male, Adult
Jefferson City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Gabe's adoption status with email updates.
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Gabe

Boxer

Male, Adult
Boonville, MO

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