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Joplin Humane Society

Animal shelter in Joplin, MO

The Joplin Humane Society (JHS), is a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 animal welfare organization. We are proud to serve the people and animals of the four-state region with a variety of programs including adoptions, pet therapy, and humane education for children of all ages. The Joplin Humane Society is private and receives no local, state, or federal support.

Contact
Address
140 E. Emperor Lane
Joplin, MO 64801
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140 E. Emperor Lane

Joplin, MO 64801

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Adoptable pets at Joplin Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Peaches 124278's adoption status with email updates.
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Peaches 124278

Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Dean 121999's adoption status with email updates.
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Dean 121999

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Franny 121999's adoption status with email updates.
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Franny 121999

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Joan 121999's adoption status with email updates.
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Joan 121999

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Debbie 121999's adoption status with email updates.
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Debbie 121999

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Milly 124830's adoption status with email updates.
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Milly 124830

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Sally 124830's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally 124830

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Lilly 124830's adoption status with email updates.
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Lilly 124830

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Joplin, MO

Shelter FAQs

We are proud to serve the people and animals of the four-state region, which includes 17 municipalities. Some as far away as Branson, MO.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Interview

Additional adoption info

We believe in an open, non-judgmental adoption process. We recognize that no one is perfect and try to match a person's pet expectations so fewer pets are returned. Under normal conditions the process is:

- Come in with your family and look around. If you see a pet that you like, ask staff to meet the pet (if the pet is available to be taken out)
- Complete the adoption questionnaire.
- After the meeting, go over what information we have on file about the pet and his/her past experience.
- Finish the process by having a conversation with our adoption staff.
- After the above is completed, we can put a hold on a pet for 24 hours if you need time to think about the decision or to prepare your home.
- Most of our pets can go home the same day.

Adoption fees are: $90 - $140
This includes the animals spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations including rabies, de-worming and micro-chip.

Rules:
- We will not adopt a pet to anyone under the age of 18
- We will not adopt to anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- We reserve the right not to place a pet in a home based on the information we have or if we feel the pet is not a match for the person's lifestyle.

JHS does reduce or waive adoption fees for a variety of reasons: Too many cats or kittens in the building, older and special needs pets that have a harder time finding homes, etc. Adoption Promotions are a fun way to engage the public and bring in potential adopters. Shelters remain the #4 way people obtain their pets.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Joplin Humane Society

I'm Your Huckleberry Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 271,
Pineville, MO 64856

Faithful Friends Animal Advocates

11281 East Hwy 86,
Neosho, MO 64850

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Carthage, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Ziggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ziggy

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Carthage, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Hano Hano's adoption status with email updates.
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Hano Hano

Domestic Longhair

Male, 4 mos
Washburn, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Mum's adoption status with email updates.
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Mum

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Granby, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Pittsburg, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Wolfie's adoption status with email updates.
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Wolfie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Neosho, MO

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