Central Missouri Humane Society

616 Big Bear Boulevard Columbia, Missouri 65202

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

Central Missouri Humane Society animal shelter in Columbia, MO

Columbia Shelters

(573) 443-7387 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Today
Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Central Missouri Humane Society in Columbia, MO

Central Missouri Humane Society has been putting pets with people since 1943, serving Columbia, Missouri from its location about 2 miles south of the city. The shelter finds homes for dogs, cats, and small animals, and also offers services like pet rehoming assistance, veterinary care, a pet food bank, and behavior resources for the community. It relies on fosters and volunteers to support its adoption programs, including a special Priority Paws list for at-risk dogs. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 12:00–6:00 PM, Saturday from 12:00–5:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00–3:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from Central Missouri Humane Society

Adoption process

Submit an online adoption interest survey, then visit the shelter (walk-in) or arrange a foster meet-and-greet on a first-come, first-served basis; checkout is done via a contact-free mobile process where you pay and sign the adoption contract to bring your pet home.