Missouri Animal Shelters

382 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Missouri Foster Cats
    301 E. Maple Avenue
    California, MO 65018

    Located in Moniteau County

    573-796-4190
    Details
    Missouri German Shepherd Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 34676
    Kansas City, MO 64116
    Details
    Missouri Homeless Animals Rescue Team - MO HART
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 4724
    Joplin, MO 64803

    Located in Jasper County

    Details
    Missouri Pit Bull Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 18731
    Raytown, MO 64133

    Located in Jackson County

    Details
    MO Wiggle Butts

    Boonville, MO 65233
    (573) 819-2362
    Details
    MoKan Greyhound Adoption
    PO Box 234
    Independence, MO 64051

    Located in Jackson County

    (816) 278-9430
    Details
    Monett Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    Bridle Lane
    Monett, MO 65708
    Details
    National Brittany Rescue Adoption Network
    Rescue Organization
    600 Washington Avenue 150
    St Louis, MO 63101-1313

    Located in St. Louis city

    Details
    Needy Paws Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    St. Louis, MO 63125
    Details
    New Leash On Life Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    151 Brook Hill Lane
    Troy, MO 63379
    Details
    New Nodaway Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 185
    Maryville, MO 64468

    Located in Nodaway County

    660-582-7337
    Details
    No Time to Spare Animal Rescue and Sanctuary
    Rescue Organization
    27933 Pendleton Lost Creek Rd
    Warrenton, MO 63383
    (816) 465-2686
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Missouri

    Missouri has 382 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 80 counties. The mix is fairly even between animal shelters and rescue organizations. Kansas City has more than any other Missouri city, followed by Saint Louis and Springfield. Between them there are dogs and cats of every age and size in Missouri, and the right one is rarely the one you set out looking for.

    Missouri has 382 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Kansas City has more than anywhere else in Missouri, followed by Saint Louis, Springfield and St. Louis. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    St. Louis, Jackson and Clay counties have the most, though listings reach 80 of Missouri's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and some link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

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