Thanks to Your Support!
Thanks to you, we were ready when the call came from the Newton County Sheriff’s Department. Thanks to you, the Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) could travel across the state just ahead of a major winter storm to rescue 57 dogs. Many were malnourished and unsheltered and surely would have perished in the brutal weather if our generous donors were not by our side every step of the way. And thanks to you, we are able to rescue, shelter, rehabilitate and eventually place these precious animals into the loving homes they so richly deserve.
The first sign of trouble came when a law enforcement officer went to the breeder’s home to notify him one of his dogs had been hit by a car. The owner was not there, but what the officer discovered was appalling. Some of the dogs roamed the property, but most were housed in outside pens. There was no food, no water, no shelter, no bedding. The puppies and adults included Wheaten Terriers, Shar Pei, Maltese, and other designer mixes — none equipped to endure a Missouri winter.
When the ACT arrived on the scene, they found a variety of deceased animals and a burn pile where other animal remains were found. The team’s task was to rescue the remaining dogs and travel back to St. Louis before sleet and freezing rain made it too hazardous to travel.
Because of the funds you have so generously donated, the dogs were brought to our St. Louis City headquarters where they underwent triage to assess their physical conditions. They were sheltered, cared for and socialized. Once we were awarded custody, they were spayed or neutered and made available for adoption.
All the dogs have been given second chances at happy, healthy lives, thanks to you!
PROVIDING SECOND CHANCES TO ANIMALS SINCE 1870
Main Number 314-647-8800
hsmo.org
Report Animal Abuse and Neglect
314-647-4400 or 800-383-9835
Headquarters 1201 Macklind Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110
Macklind Adoption Center 314-951-1562
Best Buddy Adoption Center 11660 Administration Dr. Maryland Heights, MO 63146
Best Buddy Adoption Center 314-951-1588
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch
480 Josephs Rd. Union, MO 63084
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch 636-583-8789
Animal Medical Center of Mid-America
All locations 314-951-1534 or amcma.org. Patients seen by appointment.
Donations 314-951-1542
Mission: Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has been dedicated to second chances. We provide a safe and caring haven to all animals in need—large and small—that have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. Our mission is to end the cycle of abuse and pet overpopulation through our rescue and investigation efforts, spay/neuter programs, and educational classes. We are committed to creating lasting relationships between people and animals through our adoption programs and our shelter pet training program. We further support that bond by making available world-class veterinary care.
The Humane Society of Missouri is an independent, non-profit organization not affiliated with any national animal welfare organizations. We do not receive tax support or United Way funding. We rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, and fees for services.
Dear Friends,
I cannot thank you enough for your continued loyalty and support. Your generosity has brought us through all the challenges of the past three years even stronger and more committed to our mission of ending the cycle of abuse and pet overpopulation.
It has been wonderful to see friends gather again — face-to-face — in support of the animal companions that enrich our lives. Purses for Pooches continues to provide a wonderful opportunity to network as well as share photos and swap tales of our precious pets. Our educational programs were able to return to classrooms and our Kids for Critters Camps 2022 are filled to the brim.
Because of you, we can mobilize quickly and dedicate the resources necessary to give neglected and abused animals a second chance at forever homes.
The Spring Fling at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch gave families and children a firsthand encounter with our farm friends. And we were able to return to Forest Park for Bark in the Park where dog-lovers throughout the region gathered with friends and our four-legged pals to help raise money to support our mission. Thank you for volunteering, supporting, spreading the word, and attending these events.
The Newton County rescue (see related story on cover page) and others just like it require us to act with urgency to save these poor animals. Because of you, we can mobilize quickly and dedicate the resources necessary to give neglected and abused animals a second chance at forever homes.
Your support is also making it possible to build for the future. A more than 20,000 sq. ft. expansion is underway at our headquarters and will greatly enhance the comfort and health of our shelter animals. These additions, made possible by your support, ensure that every rescued animal that comes to our doors receives the very best care.
I could go on. There is so much to be grateful for. But most of all, I am grateful to you because you make it all possible.
Thank you so very, very much,
Kathy W. Warnick President
Paving the Way to Happy Endings for Rescued Horses at Longmeadow
This is what you would call a classic win-win situation. Or better said, to put it into horse language, it’s a classic whinny-whinny. The Riding Program at Longmeadow Ranch is supported by our donors and benefits not only the horses in our care, but also novice and experienced equestrians and potential adopters. Donor support of the program ensures the horses that have been abandoned or rescued from neglect and abuse not only receive top-notch care, but also have their best opportunity at a second chance in the perfect forever home.
Training horses in Longmeadow’s care is a valuable step to prepare them for adoption and a successful transition. A trained horse is a more adoptable horse and more likely to be a successful adoption for the lifetime of that animal.
Donor support of the program ensures the horses receive topnotch care and have their best opportunity at a second chance.
Likewise, potential adopters who are looking to adopt a riding horse might not yet have the riding skills that would make a safe experience for them. The Longmeadow Riding Program, made possible by generous donors, evaluates a potential adopter’s riding and handling experience. The benefits are two-fold: the rider gains the skills and technique he or she needs to care for and bond with the horse. At the same time, the program allows the younger, more easily influenced horses to avoid harmful experiences with inexperienced potential adopters who are “trying them out.”
Careful consideration goes into placing every horse in the perfect home. It also ensures our adopters understand the commitment they are making. It is one thing to want to rescue a horse. It is another thing to know how to care for it and how to form a safe, healthy, lifetime bond. This process takes time and resources that our donors like you make possible.
The next time you visit Longmeadow Rescue Ranch (and we hope it will be soon), listen for the whinnies coming from the pastures and barns. Those are our equine friends saying, “Thank you.”
Second Chances
Pretty Girl is a seven-year-old ragdoll mix who was surrendered to HSMO last fall. When she came in, she was in bad shape. She had a terrible upper respiratory infection and a tumor on her ear. Because of the severity of the infection, she could not immediately have surgery to remove the tumor. It took her three months to be healthy enough to have surgery.
Pretty Girl was then placed in a foster home to recover from the tumor removal. But her foster mom thought Pretty Girl was the cat’s meow, and she decided to adopt Pretty Girl.
Pretty Girl’s life is “purrfect” now — thanks to you!
Lincoln’s New Leash on Life
Thank you for giving Lincoln the healthy life he deserves. Before After
When Lincoln arrived as a stray to HSMO, he was on death’s door. Bone-thin and dangerously malnourished, Lincoln struggled to find the strength to lift his emaciated 37-pound body off the floor. He couldn’t last too long on all fours when he first arrived at our shelter. By the looks of him, he’d been living on his own for awhile and wouldn’t have lasted much longer if he didn’t find help.
When we checked him in, he had pressure sores and callouses on his hips which we often find on underweight dogs who’ve spent too many days and nights laying on metal and concrete. If that wasn’t enough, he also had an ear infection and dental disease that couldn’t be treated until he was stable enough to go under anesthesia.
Getting Lincoln back to full health took a lot of time — and a whole lot of love. After months of working with him to gain weight, treatments for his infections and dental disease, and some time with a compassionate foster family, Lincoln has found his furrever family! He now weighs 85 pounds, and being the only pet in his family means he is the star of the show!
Made Possible by YOU!
Before
Recovery
Mario was one of 21 dogs found clinging to life in horrific and inhumane conditions at a negligent breeder in McDonald County. When rescuers found the three-year-old Boxer, he was starving to death, his body nothing but skin and bones. If Mario remained there any longer, he might not have survived.
Unfortunately, Mario’s troubles didn’t end there. His back legs were severely injured, he had one paw wrapped in a bandage, and his body was covered in scars — a sign that he’d been bullied by other dogs. But Mario’s will to survive was remarkable. Even at his most depleted and desperate, Mario’s sweet and tolerant personality shone through. It shone through when our veterinary team went to work treating his
Happy Trails for Mars and Sundae
Mars and Sundae came to Longmeadow from two very different situations, but thanks to your support, they now have the same happy ending! Mars was surrendered to Longmeadow when his owner could no longer care for him. The 28-year-old gelding was several hundred pounds underweight and had severe dental issues. Mars’ molars were worn due to his age, and he could no longer chew hay. After months of rehabilitation at Longmeadow, including dental care and a special forage diet, Mars gained nearly 250 pounds!
Sundae was found wandering around St. Louis and was surrendered to Longmeadow by the St. Louis Mounted Police. She had a poor body score condition, her hooves were overgrown, her ribs were showing, and she had minor scrapes across her face. Her wounds were gently cleaned and treated, her hooves were trimmed, and she was slowly reintroduced to grain. After several months at Longmeadow, she gained over 100 pounds! The Longmeadow trainer
weak and wounded body. It shone through when surgeons had to remove the leg that was too badly damaged to heal. And it’s shining through now thanks
After months of shelter care, veterinary treatments and even a lengthy stay with a foster family for continued healing, Mario is now in a forever, loving home! His adopters report that only having three legs does not keep him from being a goofy boxer running and bouncing all over his house … or begging his mom to share her cookies and crackers!
Thank you for making Mario’s miracle possible!
After
evaluated her under saddle and found she had been trained for riding in the past but was extremely arthritic. It was recommended that Sundae be adopted as a pasture pet or lead line horse for children.
After spending months at Longmeadow gaining weight and recovering, both Sundae and Mars were adopted together to a wonderful home! They are both going to be lead line horses for their new adopters’ grandkids.
Because of you, these two Longmeadow pasture pals get to live out their golden years together!
Animal Medical Center of Mid-America
Operation SNIP: Your Generosity Helps End Pet Overpopulation
Spaying or neutering dogs and cats is the single most important measure we have to tackle the critical problem of pet overpopulation. Unwanted litters of puppies and kittens are often left to fend for themselves. They are abandoned, left to starve, face extreme weather conditions, or tragically die in accidents.
Our mission is to end the cycle of abuse and pet overpopulation, and we accomplish this by offering low- and no-cost spay/neuter procedures year-round. Operation SNIP (Spay/Neuter Incentive Program), the largest program in the St. Louis area, provides low- and no-cost spay/neuter services to Missouri residents. And thanks to caring supporters like you, for more than 20 years this program has prevented the suffering and homelessness of tens of thousands of unwanted animals while promoting public health and safety.
Each year we strive to:
Provide between 9,000 and 10,000 spay/neuter surgeries to our community.
Ensure between 3,000 and 4,000 of those surgeries are low-cost or no-cost through Operation SNIP funding.
Operation SNIP combats the pet overpopulation crisis head-on. Affordable, accessible, and aggressively marketed, Operation SNIP makes spaying and neutering available to all pet owners, regardless of financial means. As the cost of everything has risen, it is likely people are struggling to provide veterinary care to their pets. Without affordable resources like Operation SNIP, pet owners could relinquish or turn animals out onto the streets creating a threat to public health and safety. But thanks to your continued support, HSMO is still able to provide spay/neuter procedures through Operation SNIP in spite of inflating costs.
More than ever, THANK YOU for your support to the war against pet overpopulation.
Give a Gift That Gives Back
Sponsor a Barn Buddy!
Have you ever wanted a horse or farm animal of your very own, but one wouldn’t fit in your living room? Sponsor a Barn Buddy! Your sponsorship will help feed, board and provide medical care for all of the rescued farm animals who find a safe haven at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch. For the person who has everything, a Barn Buddy sponsorship makes a fun and unique gift for holidays, birthdays, or any other special occasion.
Cruiser is proud to be joining the Barn Buddies and serving as our newest ambassador of the Ranch. He was born August 16, 2021 at Longmeadow after his mother Journey survived a terrible tractor-trailer accident on Interstate 44. She was pregnant with Cruiser at the time of the crash — a fact that was discovered after she arrived at Longmeadow.
To meet our Barn Buddies, and learn about sponsorship benefits, please visit longmeadowrescueranch.org/barnbuddies or call 314-951-1542.
Give Our Animal Friends a Ride
Did you know you can donate your old car, truck, motorcycle, boat, or even an airplane to HSMO! Donating is super easy, pick-up is FREE, and most intact and complete vehicles are accepted. As a bonus, your donation could be tax deductible! For more information, please visit hsmo.org/vehicle-donation or call 314-951-1542.
HSMO’s Glow Up for 2022
Glow in the Park Balloon Glow Dinner is September 16!
Save the date for HSMO’s most spectacular event … Glow in the Park! Our annual Glow in the Park Balloon Glow Dinner is scheduled for Friday, September 16, 2022 under the auspices of the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. Registration and event details will be coming soon to hsmo.org/glow.
Giddy Up for Wagon Days
Join us for free family fun at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch’s Wagon Days! Spend time with rescued farm animals, see Twister paint, meet world-famous Barn Buddies and adoptable animals, then take a wagon ride through the 165-acre facility in Union, Missouri.
For more information, visit longmeadowrescueranch.org/wagondays.
