Volume 4 Issue 2
Thanks
to You, This Year’s Day of Giving Was The Best Yet!
On February 4, HSMO celebrated its fourth annual Day of Giving — a day dedicated to telling incredible stories of rescue and rehabilitation while raising crucial funds for HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force. This year’s Day of Giving was a particularly busy one. HSMO rescued 75 animals from three different locations, including 40 dogs through the National Mill Dog Rescue. Among the other animals rescued were 25 cats from a hoarding situation in Phelps County and an additional 10 dogs from a property in Greene County.
“While there’s no such thing as a typical day at the Humane Society of Missouri, bringing 75 animals in from three different rescues definitely puts a strain on our resources, including our people,” said Kathy Warnick, HSMO’s president. “The fact that it happened on our
annual Day of Giving definitely shines a spotlight on our mission and real ways we put our mission into action every day.”
Because of the incredible support HSMO receives from donors like you, these 75 animals received the immediate medical care and loving attention they deserve. They were able to learn how to love and trust humans, despite all they had been through in life so far. One by one, these rescued dogs and cats were made available for adoption and found homes where they will be loved and cherished. We couldn’t do it without your help!
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 636-583-8759
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 world-class veterinary care available.
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,
We slide into summer with deep gratitude — for the sunny days and the warm hearts that make our work possible for animals across Missouri. We cannot thank you and all our generous donors enough for your continued support.
On February 4, we celebrated our most successful Day of Giving yet. The day was designed to showcase incredible stories of rescue and rehabilitation while raising crucial funds for our Animal Cruelty Task Force. Donors like you helped bring hope to animals like Maxwell, Butters, and Chanel — each one a powerful reminder of what your generosity makes possible.
When Maxwell arrived at HSMO with his sister, he was starving and so weak he could barely stand. His sister didn’t survive — but because of you, Maxwell did. Today, he’s thriving in a loving home.
On a chilly fall day, a kind passerby brought a frightened kitten with a badly injured leg to our shelter. She weighed less than three pounds and was in terrible pain. Her leg had to be amputated, but this sweet tuxedo kitten, named Butters, made it through surgery and slowly began to heal. When a heart transplant coordinator saw her photo online — complete with a heart-shaped mark on her nose — Butter’s destiny in a loving home was sealed.
Chanel was born at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch after her mother, Fendi, was rescued. Due to past trauma, Fendi rejected her newborn. Our team bottle-fed Chanel day and night until she was strong enough to stand on her own. Now, she’s a joyful young horse who brings life to the pasture and love to her new home.
Ironically, this Day of Giving also became a day of receiving, as our Task Force rescued 75 dogs and cats in one day. All received medical care, love, and eventually, homes. None of this would be possible without you.
And one last reminder, please remember to keep your own pets safe: never leave them in hot cars, and stay up to date on vaccines, flea, and tick prevention.
Thank you — for being part of every rescue, every recovery, and every second chance. Because of you, animals have hope. Because of you, they have a future. Thank you.
Gratefully,
Kathy Warnick President Humane Society of Missouri
Peyton Got the Second Chance
She Deserved
Many will recall images from the horrific scene HSMO’s ACT team encountered in Polk County in early November last year. Dogs all over the property were chained to random items, including furniture and trees. They had only rainwater collected in trash to drink and were severely underweight. Perhaps the most shocking image was that of a dog named Peyton, who had an injury to her face and was so malnourished she could barely stand. Her face was swollen from open wounds and old scars, and the team at HSMO wasn’t sure if she would pull through.
Despite what she had been through, Peyton greeted her new friends at HSMO as they prepared to help her on her healing journey. The process would take months, but Peyton showed her resilient spirit by wagging her tail and keeping a calm, kind demeanor as her wounds were cleaned day after day.
Because of your generous support, Peyton began to heal. By mid-January, she was well enough to be made available for adoption! Her forever family arrived for a “meet and greet” just a few weeks later, and it was love at first sight. Thank you for giving Peyton the second chance she deserved!
Second Chances
You Never Gave Up on Blazing Star
Last June, a stray pit bull terrier mix was brought to the Humane Society of Missouri’s shelter. He was frightened by his new surroundings and didn’t understand that the team at the shelter was there to help him. Shelter staff named him Blazing Star after a native flower and showed him the love and attention he and all animals deserve.
Luckily, his fear didn’t last long. He became a staff and volunteer favorite, greeting everyone he met with affection and a smile. He participated in our Kids for Critters Summer Camp, and showed the kids what a smart, sweet boy he was.
As the length of his shelter stay continued, Blazing Star was able to spend time in a foster home, where he was the perfect houseguest. Because our commitment to finding forever homes is as unwavering as your support for our work, after more than seven months in HSMO’s care, Blazing Star finally found a forever family as perfect as he is!
Revlon Can Now Live Boldly
In 2023, the Animal Cruelty Task Force conducted a rescue of four starving horses in Greene County, Missouri. The rescued mares were severely emaciated with overgrown hooves and parasites. The rehabilitation process began the minute they arrived at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.
Among the four horses was a mare named Revlon, who was several hundred pounds underweight and needed a strict refeeding schedule. She received hoof care from Longmeadow’s farrier, and her health steadily began to improve. When she was healthy enough to be evaluated by a trainer, Revlon showed signs of discomfort and pain. A veterinary examination revealed she had a degenerative disease called ringbone in her joints and could not be ridden without pain.
We didn’t give up on Revlon, and we soon found her an adopter who was ready to love her even though she couldn’t be ridden! When Revlon left the ranch for her happily ever after, she weighed a healthy 1,200 pounds — a great improvement from her 794 pounds upon intake. Revlon now lives a life of luxury as a pasture pet, hanging out with other horses and spending her days carefree and healthy, thanks to you and all of our incredible supporters, who help us put our mission of giving animals in need the second chance they deserve into action every day.
Made Possible by YOU!
Timmy’s
Miraculous Transformation
At the end of September, several dogs from Texas County were surrendered to HSMO. The pups were in bad shape, with extreme hair loss and malnourishment. One of these dogs was Timmy, a Labrador retriever mix whose survival was uncertain when he arrived at the shelter.
Because of the support from dedicated animal lovers like you, our team was able to get to work right away, helping resolve Timmy’s skin issues and help him to gradually gain weight. Once Timmy was feeling better, we could tell he was going to make his future family so happy! This loving boy didn’t need to wait long before his people walked through the doors. Happy tails, Timmy!
Butters’ Life Was Saved, Thanks To You
On a chilly day last fall, a kitten with an injured leg was spotted on the side of a busy road and brought to HSMO by a Good Samaritan. The veterinary team quickly saw that one of her legs was so damaged it would have to be amputated for her to survive. The little tuxedo kitten made it through surgery, and the healing process began. Fortunately, Butters, as the staff affectionately named her, thrived after surgery, and she was made available for adoption a few weeks later. Then, in just a matter of days, her forever family saw how special she was and whisked her off to her new home, where she is getting the second chance she deserves.
You Helped Us Save Dozens of Animals in Cedar County
On a rainy day in April, HSMO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force arrived at the property of a formerly licensed breeder in Cedar County. The animals on the property included dogs, puppies, cats and kittens — all in dire condition. They were all severely underweight, and there was evidence of deceased animals onsite, including horses, deer and dogs.
Because of the support of donors like you, our team was able to transport 51 animals to the warmth and safety of HSMO’s facilities, where they received immediate medical attention and a dry, soft place to sleep. The animals — which included corgis, Alaskan malamutes, doodle mixes and more — were initially hesitant to accept affection, but once they realized they were safe, the transformation could begin.
These dogs and cats will no longer sleep outside in cages in harsh conditions and will instead know the loving, tender care of people who love them. Thank you for helping us give these sweet pets the love they deserve!
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70 and Over, Don’t Take Rover
Summer is here and the temperature is rising! Pet owners should keep in mind the Humane Society of Missouri’s life-saving motto: 70 Degrees & Over, Don’t Take Rover!
Never leave a pet unattended in a parked car when the temperature is near or above 70 degrees.
Act immediately if you see a distressed animal in an unattended car. Call our animal cruelty hotline at 314-647-4400 and your local police.
Make sure outdoor pets always have access to shade and fresh clean water.
Keep pets inside when temperatures exceed 90 degrees. When it becomes too hot for pets to remain outside, bring them indoors and keep them in a safe, cool space.
Get Involved and Volunteer
Rain or shine, laundry or litter boxes, HSMO’s volunteers help provide second chances for abused and neglected animals in a variety of ways.
You can donate your old car, truck, motorcycle, boat or airplane to HSMO! Donating is easy, pick-up is FREE and most vehicles are accepted. Donations may even be tax deductible!
hsmo.org/vehicle-donation • 314-951-1542
Be the Life of the Party! Sponsor a Barn Buddy
Barn Buddy sponsorships make a great gift for the person who has everything. Perfect for birthdays, well-wishes and showers, your sponsorship also helps care for the animals at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.
longmeadowrescueranch.org/barnbuddies 314-951-1565
Saturday, September 13
Saturday, October 11
Saturday, November 1 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for free family fun at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch! Spend time with rescued farm animals, meet the world-famous Barn Buddies, watch Twister the painting horse, then take a wagon ride through our 165-acre facility in Union, Missouri.
longmeadowrescueranch.org/wagondays
When you become a monthly donor, you provide critical support we can count on. You can make a huge impact with recurring gifts that are automatically charged on the first of each month, guaranteeing funding is always available for animals in need.
hsmo.org/humanehero • 314-951-1598
Save the Date: Glow in the Park Returns on Friday, September 19!
Our annual Glow in the Park Balloon Glow dinner will take place in the Central Fields of Forest Park, under the auspices of the Great Forest Park Balloon Race.
hsmo.org/glow
