With winter making its debut in the past few weeks, there are a number of winter dangers to watch out for. Follow our winter safety tips to keep your pet’s safe and warm!

Porter is 9 y/o, one of a kind boy. He's sweet, handsome, and will do anything for you. He likes to hangout with staff in the offices, so if you come to meet Porter, be sure to ask front desk! He's a small to medium sized dog, and quickly became a staff favorite.

Newbie Alert!! Mirabel is a young kitty who has an unknown past. Although we don't know much about her, we know she's just as unique as she looks! Mirabel is still young and can learn quickly once she's in a home, so hurry in to meet her!

Letti is looking to join a family. She's just 4 years old and loves to meet new people! She's a sweet girl and is tired of being looked over! When you adopt, you save DOUBLE the lives! We are open everyday starting at 12pm. No appointments needed! So what are you waiting for?

Hi! I'm Maumie. I'm just 3 years old, but I've spent the last 4 months in a shelter. I'm ready to find a home. I am getting a little stressed out with all the noise here, so a calm and quiet home would be preferred. If you're interested in meeting me, come by the shelter!

It's here! Come by to take a photo with the Oscar Mayer Weiner Mobile today until 6pm. Roscoe, Calvin, Orion, and two very cute puppies have already given it a sniff. Come on out and you just might get to meet a dog or two. :)

Finn is a 1-year-old who wants nothing more than to settle down. He was found a few weeks ago roaming the streets with another kitty who already found a loving home. Now, Finn is determined to find his! If you are looking for a playful, younger cat, look no further!

Winter is here and that means....it's time to prepare! There are a number of winter dangers to watch out for. A big way to help out your furry friends is to use PET-FRIENDLY SALT! For more tips, check out our winter safety tips on our website!

Looking for a loving, playful, smarty-pants kind of dog?! Look no further! Jonsey is a 5-year-old retriever mix and it makes perfect sense. He loves to retrieve toys for you! Jonsey is ready to claim you, are you ready to claim him?

Adrian is a 1 y/o lab mix who came to us in July. Adrian would love for someone to take him home! He loves car rides, and even enjoyed going to the news where he made lots of friends there. Adrian is a big goofball who has discovered how to play with other dogs! #AdoptDontShop

This handsome boy is just one years old and wants nothing more than to settle down. He was found a few weeks ago roaming the streets with another kitty who already found a loving home. Now, Finn is determined to find his! He's sweet as pie and would love to play with you!

This sweet girl, Katie, is 10 years young and is waiting for her forever family to come in. She came to us in October due to the passing of her beloved owner, and quickly became a staff favorite. Katie is loving, happy, and ready to make you fall in love with her.

We are the largest No Kill shelter in Southwest Missouri. We rely on fosters to provide loving homes for animals in need while WE SUPPLY EVERYTHING for you. You can sign up to become a foster by clicking here: swh.org/foster.html

Meet Jewels! Jewels is a very sweet and happy one-year-old kitty who is almost ready to find her new home! She has been loved dearly in the past, and now her journey continues here at the shelter. If interested in learning information about Jewels call us at 417-833-2526!

Easter is tomorrow and we're OPEN! We have some special dogs and cats that are wanting to join your crew! Hop on in tomorrow, Sunday, April 17th, from 12-5pm and look for the Easter eggs! Find an egg and see what special prize is on it!

Happy Easter! We are open and have some special dogs and cats that are wanting to join your crew! Hop on in today from 12-5pm and look for the Easter eggs! Find an egg and see what special prize is on it!

Don't forget to come by today from 1pm - 4pm for our Heartworm Clinic!

Newbie alert! Bunny is a 4-year-old hound mix who was found as a stray and is now looking for a new home! She is a beautiful girl on the inside and out and would love to meet you today during our #EmptytheShelter adoption special! Come by at 12pm to meet her and her friends!

Did you know we have an Amazon Wishlist?! Right now, we need more dog/cat food, non-clumping cat litter, and and more! You can find all of of our desired items on our Amazon Wishlist: swh.org/wish-list.html We can’t do what we do without YOU!

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