Welcome

A privately funded, all volunteer, animal rescue organization.


Adoption Center Hours

205 E. Ash St
(behind Brady's Glass off N. Providence)

Our hours and animals may vary as we are staffed thanks to volunteers.  Additional animals may be requested by advance appointment.

This Week's CATS:    
Tinker, Sarah, Dot, Sundae, Nadia, Alexei, George, Muriel, Merrick
WED 5/7 noon-6:30pm:
dogs: Flicka, KC, Gypsy
THURS 5/8 noon- 6:30pm:
dogs: KC, Gypsy, Romeo
FRI 5/9 noon-5pm:
dogs: Obsidian, Ollie, Mary, Apricot, Rockette, Lola?
SAT 5/10 noon-5pm:
dogs:  Romeo (12-2:30)
ANDY's Custard: 
dogs:  Opera, Jackie2, Olivia
SUN 5/11 noon-4pm:
dogs: Delbert

Newsletter Archive

Spring 2008 Rescue Times
Autumn/Winter 2007 Rescue Times
Summer 2007 Rescue Times
Spring 2007 Rescue Times
Winter 2006 Rescue Times
Fall 2006 Rescue Times
Spring 2006 Rescue Times
Fall 2005 Rescue Times
Fall 2004 Rescue Times
You can receive our quarterly newsletters by mail. Click here to send us your street address.
Want to be added to our special events email list? Click here to email us.

Pet Advice

Cat Behavior Tips
Dog Behavior Tips
General Pet Care Issues

Animals with Special Needs


If you are a nurturing type of person,
check out our selection of animals
with special needs. These animals
need loving care from special diets to
help with their shyness. See more...


Also Visit...

Petfinder
Central Missouri Humane Society
Best Friends Animal Society pet care resource page
Find the Pitbull test
Help! Cat Spay/Neuter music video
The Animal Rescue Site
The Black Pearls of the Dog World
Stop Puppy Mills!
Muttcats.com
Creatures in Heaven
PetWalk ultimate pet directory
The Pet Work resources
The Pet Love Shack
CatClaws.com
Hugs For Homeless Animals
Cat-A-Tonic - a celebration of cats
Metro Animal Resource Services, Inc.
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of British Columbia
Fluffy Net
Purrfect Pals Shelter for Felines
Cherished Moments
it'sfortheanimals.com
Diana's Grove Dog and Puppy Rescue
St. Charles, Missouri Humane Society
Puppy Mills info

Sally Needs a Temporary Foster Home!

Sally is a really great dog and lots of fun to have around.  However she.is having knee repair surgery at Noah's Ark on May 8th, so she will be needing a minimum of four weeks of crate rest afterwards.

Unfortunately, her current foster home includes many other dogs, and Sally will be wanting to play non-stop with them. Sally’s healing would progress much better in a more quiet environment (and without cats). 

Sally’s foster mom will keep her until the scheduled surgery and can take her back after the 4 to 6-week mark. If you can help to care for Sally, please e-mail: columbiasecondchance@hotmail.com.


New Tabs on Our Website!

Please browse through our new sections!
We have made many updates to the website tabs (across the top). Please visit our new Community Pets tab, our Furever Fosters tab, and see the many updates on tabs such as Success. There is also a Lost & Found Pets section on the home page.  

Andy's Summer Kick Off


Upcoming Events

Paws in the Park
Saturday Sept 27th at Stephens Lake Park
Our annual fundraiser festival date is set! Email pawscoordinator@yahoo.com if you would like to be a volunteer, vendor, or have a booth!
R.O.A.D. meeting for new volunteers
2nd Tuesday each month at Adoption Center from 6-8pm.
Rescue Orientation and Discussion - monthly meeting for all CSC volunteers. The first part is an orientation and chance to meet other volunteers to help find your niche. Second part is a discussion of a focused aspect of CSC each month. Open to the public interested in volunteering.
Holiday Photo Events
Sunday June 8 noon-4pm at Award Pet Supply on I-70 Dr
We have 5 holiday photo events during the year as a fundraiser and a great way to see our alums and other pets. Next one is 4th of July theme, pictures are ready in time for the holiday. $10 per 1 sheet of 5x7 and 4 wallets. $5 each additional pose.
Adoption Events
Come see our adoptable cats or dogs! Noon-4pm
Every Saturday @ Petco-Columbia; 1st Sunday of the month @ Petco-Jefferson City

Dog Wash Fundraiser Dates


Sponsor a pet!

If you are an animal lover but now is not the right time for you to adopt, sponsor one of our critters instead!  You can pick a specific animal, or specify that we choose a deserving dog or cat.  Right now our featured pet is Domino - see her page. Sponsorship packages include a variety of goodies, and we are even including a cat or dog training dvd as an added bonus!  See our Sponsorship FORM for all the details.

Purina Weight Circles

Do you Feed Purina?  Each bag of Purina cat or dog food has a circular weight circle on the side (not the UPC code). We can redeem these for vet services or food.  Please collect these for us! 

Photo Fundraiser


Featured Pets


Skeeter
6 year old Tortoiseshell Mix
Hilda
7 year old Tabby - Brown Mix
Chewbacca
8 year old Labrador Retriever Mix
Baron Von Doogle
2 year old Labrador Retriever Mix
Frankie
2 year old Domestic Short Hair Mix
Storm
8 year old Husky Mix
Jacque
3 year old Domestic Short Hair Mix
Benny
7 year old Cocker Spaniel Mix
Cherrie
2 year old Rat Terrier
Clooney
3 year old Border Collie Mix
Marcus
3 year old Domestic Short Hair Mix
Stella
8 year old Hound Mix
Finnian's Rainbow
10 month old Domestic Short Hair-white Mix
Peyton
12 month old Domestic Medium Hair-black Mix
Lenard
8 year old American Mix

Online Adoption Applications



Quick Launch       
How it Works: CSC Adoption Process
Frequently Asked Questions by Adopters
Foster Form
Volunteer Orientation Manual
Paws in the Park
Volunteer Recruitment Flyer
Cost of "Free" Kittens
CSC Admin


Pet of the Week

KMIZ Featured Pet
Check out KMIZ and their affiliates throughout the week to meet our featured pet, a Dog named Jefferson!   read more...

Front Page News

Embarrassment of Animal Riches - CMHS part 1
New Leash on Life - CMHS Part 2
Catch and Release - SNAP
Everyday a New Heartbreak Wanders in the Front Door
Making a Difference 6/07
Dog and Suds
Second Chance to Open New Facility
Animal-Rescue Group Gets New Home
Making a Difference 9/06
Girls Make Canes for Critters
Dog Day Afternoon
30 Under 30
Pet With a Purpose
Open Column
A Formal Affair adoption event

SNAP

Spay Neuter & Protect Feral Cats project website link 
What is SNAP?

Lost & Found Pets

Found female black and white cat
Cat was found on Clark Lane on 4/7. Please call 881-4747.  
Found female grey poodle mix
Dog was found on 4/7 on Clark Lane. Please call 881-4747.  
Lost two dogs from Bethel Church Road
A female Shih Tzu/Rat Terrier mix and her puppy went missing. Call 660-233-6675 with information.  
Found: Golden Retriever mix in Ashland
Contact Angie at 573- 657-0902 for more information.  
Lost: Boxer named Lilly from Arrow Rock
4 year old fawn-colored female boxer with short tail and uncropped ears. Lilly was wearing a polka dot collar when she went missing. Please call 660-529-2222 during the day or 660-837-3390 after 5 with information.   read more...
Lost Male Shiba Inu/Shelby
Shelby went missing from the Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue(MSIR)on March 27.   read more...
FOUND white w/ gray cat around Blueridge & Rangeline
Young female cat found on March 11, 2008 near Blueridge and Rangeline. She is an American shorthair-white with patches of grey stripes. She is very comfortable with dogs, other cats, all people (Children, too), and she can be held cradled on her back without any resistance (she actually enjoys it). Call Tracey at 573-823-9057.  
Lost male Puggle south of Columbia
We lost a puggle approx 9 months old. south of town on Bonne Femme Church Road . He is brown with a chain collar. His left front paw was injured so he has a distinct limp and is missing a claw. Call Travis Simons at 573-864-9752 or 660-888-2658.  
If you have lost a pet...
Visit your local Humane Society and/or animal control office every day.   read more...
If you have found a stray animal...
The Columbia Daily Tribune runs FREE three day notices about found dogs and cats.   read more...