Need to Rehome a Pet? Start Here
Found a stray? Or, facing the decision to give up your own pet? Both can be challenging, and we know it's not easy. We understand that there are sometimes circumstances that may prevent you from being able to keep a stray or even your own pet and we want to help.
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Lately, most rescues are staying full year-round. So, here are some suggestions to get you started:
Use this website: Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet to find a new home for your pet yourself.
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You can use this coupon code RCXHAQTL2U8AD8Z to get a 90% discount on the listing fee, which is small to start out with.
Please Read
Polk County Humane Society in Missouri is frequently full with a waitlist to get in, especially for dogs over 25 lbs. and cats. That is because each pet has to have adequate square footage or a foster and the need in our area to help homeless pets is great. Please be understanding and kind. We are a small organization run by volunteers and dedicated staff who work very hard to save as many homeless pets as possible.
FOSTER-IN-PLACE PROGRAM
Polk County Humane Society offers a Foster-in-Place program. With the Foster-in-Place program, you surrender the pet and then foster it until PCHS either has room or the pet is adopted. In the meantime, you would bring the animal in for vaccinations, preventatives and a neuter or spay surgery, if needed. PCHS provides food and supplies for fosters. The pet would be posted for adoption and you need to be willing to meet potential adopters at the Humane Society. It is work on your part to foster in place, but if you are interested in the program, please indicate that on the Surrender Request Form. The surrender fee of $25 or $50 still applies and there is additional paperwork for the Foster in Place program.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES & LINKS
Need help with pet food? Contact Community Outreach Ministries. 417-326-2769
ANIMAL CONTROL For stray animals found inside the city limits (and some owner surrenders)
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Bolivar: Animal Control 417-777-3911 and the Bolivar City Pound 417-328-5896
Stockton: Animal Control 417-276-5210
Buffalo: Animal Control 417-345-2701
Springfield: Animal Control 417-833-3592
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AREA SHELTERS & RESCUES
You can also find a list of animal shelters and rescue groups at:
https://www.petfinder.com/animal-shelters-and-rescues/search/
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Here are some of the ones close by:
Eden Animal Haven (cats only), 417-756-7061, 1649 E 562nd RD, Brighton, MO 65617, edenanimalhaven.org
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Four Legs and Fur, 417-292-4475, P.O. Box 173, Hermitage, MO 65668, fourlegsnfur@gmail.com, fourlegsnfur.com
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Furry Hearts, furryhearts2018@gmail.com, furryheartsinc.org, P.O. Box 540, Stockton, MO (message Lynne Cox on Facebook)
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HFLCS Canine & Feline Rescue, 417-733-5068, 229 New Hope RD, Buffalo, MO 65622
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Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 417-833-2526, 3161 W Norton RD, Springfield, 65803, Swh.org
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Rescue One, rescueonespringfield@gmail.com rescueonespringfield.com, 1927 E. Bennett STE B, Springfield, MO 65804
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Tri-Lakes Humane Society, 417-272-8113, www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org, Reeds Spring, MO
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Watching Over Whiskers (cats only), 417-324-4486, 3014 E Sunshine ST Suite E, Springfield, MO, Watchingoverwhiskers.org
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Valley Hills Animal Rescue, 417-844-2937, www.valleyhillsanimalrescue.com, valleyhillsanimalrescue@gmail.com, Springfield, MO
Whispering Willows Senior Dog Sanctuary, 417-912-7301, 22051 Old 64 Hwy, Hermitage, MO 65668
SPAY/NEUTER
PROGRAMS
Polk County Humane Society has a Spay/Neuter Grant for cats! We will be making runs to the Sedalia Spay & Neuter Clinic in December, 2024, January, 2025 and through May, 2025 for up to 200 cats. Thanks to a grant from the Summerlee Foundation, the spays and neuters will only cost owners $25. Use this form to sign up:
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S.A.A.F Spay Neuter Clinic, 417-831-7223, spayneuterspringfield.org, 1600 N. Washington, Springfield, MO
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SNAP (Spay/Neuter Assistance Program, 417-823-7627 www.snap123.org
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Sedalia Spay & Neuter Clinic, 660-827-4844, 214 W. Main St., Sedalia, MO
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Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 417-833-2526, 3161 W Norton RD, Springfield,