Humane Society of Southeast Missouri

2536 Boutin Drive Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

About this shelter

Humane Society of Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau, MO

The Humane Society of Southeast Missouri is a no-kill shelter located in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, about 90 miles north of St. Louis, and is one of three animal shelters or rescues serving the county. It cares for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens, with every adopted animal leaving fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped. Its mission is to nurture the human-pet bond by providing shelter care and advocacy for homeless pets, along with spay/neuter resources and education for the community through its SNAP program. The organization operates a newly built Adoption & Humane Education Center in Cape Girardeau and also offers pet cremation services, community room rentals, and humane education programs such as summer camps.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Browse adoptable pets online, then visit the shelter in person (any day except Tuesday, no appointment needed for walk-ins) to meet and adopt; you must be at least 18, complete an application and a brief screening, and the process usually takes 30–60 minutes with most adoptions completed same-day.

Service area: Cape Girardeau and Southeast Missouri (including Jackson, Sikeston, Perryville, and Scott City)
County: Cape Girardeau County
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals