MoSHA

29/10/2025

Springfield!

Fix It Forward: Spay/Neuter for a Better Tomorrow 🐕🐈✨

The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri is hosting a Spay/Neuter Clinic on November 8 & 9 as part of our ongoing efforts to reduce pet overpopulation and improve the health and well-being of our furry friends. Regardless of the cost of a large event like this, our amazing medical and operations teams understands the dire need for spay/neuter in our area and will be working through the weekend to perform as many surgeries as is safely possible.

Did you know that spaying/neutering can:

🐾 Prevent unwanted litters and reduce pet overpopulation
🐾 Decrease the risk of certain cancers and infections
🐾 Stop undesirable behaviors like spraying/marking territory, aggression, and running away

If you'd like to request a spot at our upcoming Spay/Neuter weekend clinic on November 8 & 9, please complete our Spay/Neuter Request Form by clicking the link below.

🔗 https://www.swh.org/spay-and-neuter--appointment-request-form.html

Spay/Neuter is the single most important aspect of animal welfare to help end pet overpopulation and reduce the homeless pet population. Without intervention, a female cat can produce up to 5 litters per year, and with an average of 4-6 kittens per litter - the math and suffering - adds up quickly. Together, we can create a healthier and more humane world for all animals, one spay/neuter at a time.

29/10/2025

This is interesting, other than the use of the term "kill shelter".

29/10/2025

Celebrate!

October 29th is National Cat Day. I hope you and your cats get to enjoy a little extra celebration today.

29/10/2025

... and kittens turn into cats, and macaws can live for 80 years.

I’m starting to see holiday decorations, which means it’s time for your 3rd annual reminder:

Dogs are long term commitments, not gifts. You wouldn’t gift someone a payment plan or a chore list (even if it was cute), and dogs are an added cost and layer of responsibility. Very fun, very sweet, but still a lot of work.

Communicate about whether they are prepared for that kind of commitment BEFORE committing them to it. If you intend to get a dog for your kids, ensure that you are prepared to step in and ensure the dog’s care if your child can’t manage it on their own.

Research your breed(s) BEFORE bringing them home and adopt or shop responsibly.

Happy whatever-you-celebrate season 🖤

28/10/2025

From 2014 -
|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwTq_MPBWSA

26/10/2025

Dogs have a unique way of making time stand still. When you have a dog, every moment spent together feels like a special memory, even if it's just a quiet moment on the couch. However, their short lifespans mean that every year is much shorter than ours. For every 52 days, a dog experiences a year in their life—meaning time really does fly when you're having fun with your furry friend.

With that in mind, it's a reminder that we should cherish every day with our dogs. Take those long walks, give them extra treats, and make sure to shower them with affection. They might not be with us for as long as we’d like, but the love they give in their short lives is immeasurable. Every wag of their tail is a reminder to savor every second.

So, let's take every opportunity to make our dogs feel as loved as they make us feel. After all, in the blink of an eye, they’ll have grown older, and we’ll be left with nothing but memories. Time is precious, so let’s spend it wisely—especially with the ones we love the most. 🐾💖

25/10/2025

Again, not every dog wants to - or should - meet every other dog. She is great at acting out dog body language.

24/10/2025

Pit Bull Friday

K-9 Ron has been on the job for about a month. Officials say he's already helped to make two drug busts -- both times finding narcotics in cars.

23/10/2025

Volunteer opportunity in Stover, MO

Do you have a few hours during the day, evening or weekend and looking for something rewarding to do? Stover Animal Rescue is looking for volunteers to assist with the animal chores can include feeding and watering animals, socializing animals, adoption events and vet transportation. If you are interested, you can contact us by sending us a Facebook message or calling the rescue at 573-377-4355!

23/10/2025

Many people are not aware that "yellow on a dog is an international campaign to create awareness around the world that ‘Some Dogs need Space’". But do keep your dog on a leash where required, and don't assume that every other dog wants to meet your dog.

Ive just had the walk from hell.
One off-lead dog after another came running up to us. Owners calling half-heartedly. No recall. No control. And no understanding that their “friendly dog” can be someone else’s worst trigger.

I was in hi-vis yellow. I had a yellow lead. I was clearly asking for space. But people didn’t listen. And with every unwanted approach, I could feel my dog’s stress build. He doesnt like his space invaded (and hes got more than a good reason not to)
I have put in hours and hours of time, every day we practice calm, we build trust and I try to make the world feel safe for him
All that progress we’ve made felt like it was being chipped away, moment by moment.

That’s what trigger stacking does. It’s not just “one dog” or “one bad moment.” It piles up. It overwhelms. And it leaves both of us shaken — me holding the lead, trying to hold it together, and my dog just trying to cope in a world that doesn’t always give him the space he needs.

If your dog doesn’t have solid recall, keep them on a lead, please don’t let them run up to others.
Please respect yellow leads, hi-vis, and people calling for space.
For some of us, it’s not just a walk, it’s part of a long journey of healing and trust.

If you are not aware of what yellow on a dog means, its an international campaign to create awareness around the world that ‘Some Dogs need Space’

There are many reasons a dog might need space such as:
Being elderly, arthritic or ill
A bitch being in season
And overly excited dog
Because they are in training
Maybe a rescue dog
Or a dog that has had a bad experience
A nervous dog
Or the person walking the dog may be nervous.

Some dogs just like their own space

So please if you see a dog wearing yellow GIVE THEM SPACE!

I have plenty of yellow ribbons if anyone would like one, as we are proud sponsors if yellow dog

22/10/2025