The Joplin Humane Society says this time of year often brings pets that were given as gifts but may not be a good fit.

JOPLIN, Mo. — It officially became summer at 9:42 p.m. Friday: great timing for the annual Dog Days of Summer Adopt-a-thon. More than 350 dogs, cats, and other potential pets are crowding the space at ...

While animal intakes are down from last summer, officials with the Joplin Humane Society Animal Adoption and Resource Center say they are in serious need of donations. Last summer, the shelter was ...

For more than seven months, one pup described as having “perfect manners” has been waiting patiently for his happily ever after. Pallas, a young pit bull mix, has spent 233 days at the Joplin Humane ...

Good Morning, our Furry Friends! On today’s Pick of the Litter, we get to meet Scooby! Scooby is a wonderful pup who is super ...

Staff at the Joplin Humane Society say they are hopeful a dog that was stolen from the shelter on Tuesday may soon be found thanks to the power of social media. Lillie McCoy, a senior pit bull mix, ...

JOPLIN, Mo. • When a tornado devastated Joplin last year, the city's Humane Society shelter took in more than 1,300 animals as well as a massive influx of volunteers and donations. {{description}} ...

Good Morning, our Furry Friends! On today’s Pick of the Litter, we get to meet Angel! Angel is a wonderful kitty who is super ...