About PCHS
PCHS is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that depends on philanthropic gifts and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We are a no-kill animal shelter serving Polk County and work with surrounding communities and animal welfare groups in rural southwest Missouri. Between 2007 and 2009, we averaged 400 adoptions per year, helping hundreds of abandoned, sick, abused, and neglected animals from throughout the Greater Bolivar area.
Our Mission
It is the purpose of the Polk County Humane Society to alleviate conditions contributing to the distress and suffering of animals, to promote their health and welfare, to operate a shelter for abused, abandoned, or unwanted animals, and to adopt such animals to suitable homes.
At PCHS, we aim to promote responsible guardianship of domestic animals and to advocate the compassionate treatment of all animals. In order to accomplish our mission, we strive to
- promote temporary sanctuary to lost, abandoned, or abused domestic animals;
- promote adoption;
- provide medical care to indigent pets;
- eliminate overpopulation of animals by promoting spay/neuter and education programs;
- provide education about responsible pet guardianship;
- and reduce cruelty by supporting stronger ordinances; investigations, partnerships and education.
Our Facility and Services
We are located at 4404 South 82nd Road in Bolivar, Missouri. Our facility is located on Hwy 32, 1 & 1/2 miles west of Hwy 13. Our animals are housed indoors in climate-controlled rooms and pens and also have access to fresh air and sunshine in outdoor play areas.
Whether you're looking for a cat, kitten, dog, or puppy, make Polk County Humane Society your first stop. You can always view our current adoptable animals online. Better yet, come visit us in person and see for yourself just how great shelter animals are!
