Winter 2022 Volume 1 Issue 4
PROVIDING SECOND CHANCES TO ANIMALS SINCE 1870
Responding with No Time to Spare! Your Support Saves Lives When Animals are in Desperate Situations When the phone rings, the Humane Society of Missouri responds with urgency. The Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) team knows it is often a matter of life or death for defenseless animals. They also know that because of your generosity, funds are available to rescue these animals and to give them the care they need. They know, because of your kind support, these animals will now have chances at forever, loving homes. Within one week, the ACT team received two such calls for help. The Sheriff’s Office in Clinton County notified HSMO that five chickens, nine dogs, 10 cats, a sugar glider, and a hamster were in desperate need. The chickens were skinny, lethargic, and near death. There was no food and little water. Dead chickens were also discovered in the cages.
wasn’t even enough room for them to stand up. Because of your support, these animals received professional and compassionate care and are enjoying second chances. Six days later, on a Friday, the ACT team traveled to the opposite end of the state at the request of the Carter County Sherriff’s Office. There was no sign of the owner, but there were seven chihuahua mix puppies in immediate danger of dying if left on the property for the weekend. The ACT immediately rescued the puppies and later returned to the home, where the owner surrendered 10 adult dogs.
Your support means we can jump into action and give second chances to animals when there is an urgent need!
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