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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.

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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 Stubby 123830's adoption status with email updates.
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Stubby 123830

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Nosey 123870's adoption status with email updates.
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Nosey 123870

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Callie 30906's adoption status with email updates.
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Callie 30906

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Swirl 30934's adoption status with email updates.
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Swirl 30934

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Biggles 30857's adoption status with email updates.
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Biggles 30857

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Chardony 30841's adoption status with email updates.
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Chardony 30841

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Shayshay 30829's adoption status with email updates.
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Shayshay 30829

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Luna 123595's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna 123595

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
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

Ozark Mountain Basset Rescue, Inc.

547 N Thompson St,
Vinita, OK 74301

Second Chance Rescue

9705 Gum Rd.,
Joplin, MO 64804

Soft Hearts for Sad Eyes Animal Rescue

PO Box 1010,
Seneca, MO 64865

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Neosho, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie

Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Joplin, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Calico

Female, Young
Reeds, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Matilda's adoption status with email updates.
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Matilda

Black Mouth Cur

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Parsons, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Romie's adoption status with email updates.
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Romie

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Neosho, MO
We'll also keep you updated on White's adoption status with email updates.
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White

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Carthage, MO

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