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Central Missouri Humane Society

Animal shelter in Columbia, MO

Welcome to CMHS! The Central Missouri Humane Society exists to prevent and alleviate suffering and uncontrolled reproduction of companion animals with emphasis on public education, adoption and providing basic veterinary services for under-served pet owners.

The Central Missouri 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.

Contact —
Email staff@cmhspets.org
Phone (573) 443-7387
Website
Address
616 Big Bear Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
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Adoptable pets at Central Missouri Humane Society

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Spike's adoption status with email updates.
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Spike

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Barncat Beau's adoption status with email updates.
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Barncat Beau

Domestic Longhair

Male, Kitten
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Barncat Bambi's adoption status with email updates.
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Barncat Bambi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Barncat Brooke's adoption status with email updates.
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Barncat Brooke

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Barncat Bess's adoption status with email updates.
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Barncat Bess

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Princess Leia's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess Leia

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Han Solo's adoption status with email updates.
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Han Solo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Columbia, MO
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Shelter FAQs

The residents of Boone County and all of Mid-Missouri!

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

It's our goal to make forever matches with our pets. Because of this, we do not have an online application to fill out ahead of time. Please come in, fill out the survey and speak to one our adoption counselors. We will work on getting your interview set up as quickly as possible.

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

http://www.cmhspets.org/donate/other-ways-to-give

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

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult
Boonville, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Chestnut's adoption status with email updates.
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Chestnut

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Boonville, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Jafar's adoption status with email updates.
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Jafar

Akita/American Bulldog

Male, 14 yrs 4 mos
Columbia, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Bentley's adoption status with email updates.
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Bentley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Boonville, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
HALLSVILLE, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Sugar's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugar

Pomeranian

Female, 13 yrs
Columbia, MO

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