To learn more about how you can support the Joplin Humane Society or participate in any of their programs, go to or visit their Facebook page at. Also, Food 4 Less at 2800 East 32nd Street and Champions Feed Store at 1326 South Joplin Avenue accept donations. For instance, animals adopted from Joplin Humane Society will only be approved for inside pets only – pets that will be tethered or left to the elements will not be adopted.ĭonations can be made any day at the facility located at 140 East Emperor Lane, Joplin. In some cases, there will be a follow up to ensure proper conditions are met. Joplin Humane Society and most other shelters will require an application to be completed, including references, and will be thoroughly reviewed. Sometimes even purebreds are in need of adoption for various reasons. If you are considering bringing a pet into your family, I encourage you to go to your local shelter first. So many pets are in need of good, loving homes. Contact Connie Andrews at for more information Sponsorships and donations for the auctions are appreciated. There will be live and silent auctions with all proceeds benefitting the facility. Individual tickets are $80, couples $150, and a table for 10 is $700. This year, Joplin Humane Society is presenting the Boots and Bling FurBall Saturday, September 25, from 5-9 pm at Indigo Sky Casino. Although it was very well received, plans for a future Tiny Tigers are pending.įunding is primarily through donations and fundraising. In 2019, Joplin Humane Society hosted Tiny Tigers at Northpark Mall to raise awareness for pet adoption and to socialize kittens through interaction with the guests. They are invited to come in to read bedtime stories to the pups. Kiss the Puppies Goodnight is for all children who have completed the Shelter Pals training. Shelter Pals, for children ages 5-15, offers a hands-on orientation, including basic animal handling training. Joplin Humane Society offers various programs for children. Joplin Humane Society offers cremation services with a request from your veterinarian. Although Joplin Humane Society is not a no-kill facility, they do not euthanize because of the amount of time an animal has been at the facility or for lack of space. The Joplin Humane Society takes in all animals, and each is thoroughly evaluated. Emergency clinics in the Four-State Area are in short supply. The most recent vaccine clinic successfully serviced 200-250 animals in only 3 hours!Īndrews said tethering/leash laws have improved over the years, but better state laws are needed, particularly concerning puppy mills. (The owner is provided with an email and smart tag for changing address and lifetime registration.) Vaccine clinics are held quarterly. Typically, spaying for cats is $35, and $50 for neutering dogs. These services are provided by appointment and a $10 deposit, which is applied to the cost. They also offer low-cost spay/neuter clinics on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week. Once a quarter, the facility hosts a clinic that offers low-cost vaccinations and chipping. Momma Mia, a domestic shorthair feline, has been there 99 days (profiles at /JoplinHumane). At the time of this interview, Lacey, a Labrador retriever mix, has been at the facility 136 days. Several animals have been at the facility over 100 days. The past year has been particularly busy for fostering and adoptions due to the pandemic, including surrenders.

Joplin Humane Society currently supports over 600 animals with 200-plus in foster care. I recently sat down with Connie Andrews, director for Joplin Humane Society, to discuss their needs and services offered.

Show Me the Ozarks - September 2021 Joplin Humane Society Provides Animal Lovers With Ways To Help Animals

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