Animal Adoption | Joplin Humane Society
140 East Emperor Lane, Joplin, MO 64801
Eligibility
When adopting a pet some local veterinarians provide a free exam within 48 hours of adoption;
It is mandatory under state law to spay or neuter adopted pets within 48 hours, call for details
Required documents
No Documentation Required
Hours
Tue-Thu - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Fri - 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Sat - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sun - 12:00pm (Noon) to 4:00pm
417-623-5343
Fax·
Fax
417-623-3642
Voice·
Main
Website
https://www.joplinhumane.orgLanguages
English
Application process
Self-referral by phone is preferred
If reporting a lost pet or found pet, complete the Lost Pet/Found Pet form on the website www.joplinhumane.org and fax it to (417) 623-5343 or bring it to the Humane Society
Fees
$60 for pet adoptions (includes first vaccinations, spay/neutering, and de-worming)
Service area
Barry, Barton, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Stone and Taney counties in Missouri
Provides shelter for lost animals for seven days and makes pet adoptions.
Barry, Barton, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Stone and Taney counties in Missouri
AKA
ANIMAL ADOPTION AND RESOURCE CENTER
Last assured
03/25/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
JOPLIN HUMANE SOCIETY
Provides shelter for lost animals for seven days and makes pet adoptions.
AKA
ANIMAL ADOPTION AND RESOURCE CENTER