Central Missouri Humane Society

Animal shelter in Columbia, Missouri

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616 Big Bear Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202

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Adoptable Pets at Central Missouri Humane Society

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Gary

Great Pyrenees/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos

Columbia, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Iris

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos

Columbia, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Hyacinth

Chihuahua

Female, 10 yrs 2 mos

Columbia, MO

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Millie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Columbia, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Bernice

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Columbia, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Shadow

Mixed Breed (Large)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos

Columbia, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Tate

Guinea Pig

Male, 6 mos

Columbia, MO

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Uno

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos

Columbia, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Reba

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos

Columbia, MO

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
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Shelter FAQs

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

Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    1. Once your adoption survey is received, you will automatically get a link to set up a meet and greet if the pet is at the shelter.
  2. Meet the Pet
  3. Sign Adoption Contract
    1. If the pet you're interested in is fixed, you can take them home right away. If not, the pet will be fixed before the adoption is completed.

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.

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Nemo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos

COLUMBIA, MO

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with cats
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Toast

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr

Jefferson City, MO

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Hutton

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos

Jefferson City, MO

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Animal Charities in Columbia, MO

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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