Pet Adoption
The Marguerite Doe Memorial Shelter is located at 616 Big Bear Blvd. Columbia, MO. You may apply to adopt a pet or visit adoptable pets seven days a week (except holidays) between 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You must be approved for general adoption before physically interacting with the animals. Click here for more information.

Pet Intake
We take in surrendered/stray pets between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day. Before you decide to surrender your pet, please read Giving Up a Pet.

Lost and Found
We maintain an extensive lost and found file in order to reunite missing pets with their owners. If you have lost your pet, please come to the shelter, fill out a Lost Report, and look for your pet. Please come as soon as you notice that your pet is missing.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter We offer low-cost surgery for students and low-income families. We neuter cats for $20, spay cats for $30, and spay/neuter dogs for $50. If you bring in 3 or more, each dog is $50 and each cat is $20 (this is our Barnyard special, and everyone qualifies).

Animal Rescue
We provide a 24 hour emergency animal rescue service for injured stray animals. Our rescue number is 573-999-4950. Columbia Animal Control (573-449-1888) will pick up dead animals in Columbia.

Animal Welfare Investigations
We respond to complaints of animal neglect and cruelty in Boone County. Often the problem may require only education on proper pet care. For more severe cases, the CMHS enlists the help of law enforcement agencies such as Columbia Animal Control. Owned animals must have access to water, adequate food, veterinary care, and proper shelter.

Pet Visitations
Our volunteers take adoptable pets to visit local residential facilities upon request. Our friendly volunteers and their furry companions are guaranteed to bring joy wherever they go (Boone Hospital, Columbia Manor, etc)!

Humane Education
Our Shelter Relations Assistant, accompanied by friendly animals, visits local classrooms and clubs in order to share information about responsible pet ownership.