Adoption Event at Samadhi Yoga
2025-07-23 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Samadhi Yoga & Wellness, 904 Elm St. Suite 212, Columbia, 65201
Join us at the new Samadhi Yoga & Wellness location on July 3rd from 4pm-5:30pm for some adorable puppy or kitten snuggles and yoga! Relax and rewind with snacks, refreshments and friends. Direct message Samadhi Ayurveda on social media, email or call to reserve your spot! Tickets are $25 per person with a portion of the proceeds going to CMHS. Can’t attend? Samadhi Yoga & Wellness is offering a free class to anyone who donates more than $10 to CMHS in the month of July!

Bags 'N Wags
2025-06-14 16:00 - 22:30
Bags ‘n Wags is a free, fun-filled event for dog lovers and their furry friends on June 14, 2025. Enjoy pet adoptions, pawsome shopping, exciting competitions, an outdoor movie, and more. Mark your calendar and don’t miss this barking good time!

FURever Home Adoption Event
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Cosmo Park, 1615 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, Missouri, 65202
Join us for the FURever Home Event!

Come out to Cosmo Park – Nickell Shelter – this Saturday, May 17th from 10-12 for a heartwarming event brought to you by House of Brokers Realty in partnership with the Central Missouri Humane Society!

Meet adorable, adoptable pets looking for their FURever homes and connect with local real estate experts who can help you find yours. Whether you’re ready to add a furry friend to your family or just want to learn more about adoption and homeownership, this event is the paw-fect place to start.

Honky Tonk Revival at Rose Music Hall
2025-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Ave, Columbia, Missouri, 65201
Rose Music Hall is hosting a fundraiser for the Central Missouri Humane Society on Sunday, May 11th from 1pm-4pm. Come for some puppy snuggles, and stay for great live music and dancing!

College of Veterinary Medicine Open House
2025-05-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine, 1520 East Rollins St, Columbia, Missouri, 65211
Stop by Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine for a day filled with family-friendly fun, educational exhibits, hands-on animal activities, expert speakers, food vendors, and more! Visit their website to learn more about the day’s activities.

Earth Day Festival
2025-04-27 12:00 - 18:00
We will have an informational booth and at the Earth Day Festival in downtown Columbia. Visit us to learn about the resources we provide and how you can get involved!

Pups, Pints and Petting Zoos at Pierpont General Store
2025-04-27 10:00 - 17:00 | The Pierpont General Store, 7650 MO-163, Columbia, Missouri, 65203
Pups Pints and Petting Zoos is an amazing day at Pierpont General store of trying to raise money for the Central Missouri Humane Society. We will have a full petting zoo free for the public, adoptable dogs, free face painting and balloon art and live music! Grab your pup, bring your kids, and the whole family for one of the coolest free events around while helping raise money to save animals!

Kitten Yoga at Selfie Love
2025-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Selfie Love CoMo, 804 Locust St, Columbia, Missouri, 65201
Looking to add a sprinkle of joy to your day? Join us for kitten yoga, where you can enjoy the delightful antics of playful kittens while stretching into relaxing yoga poses. Not only will you feel the stress melt away, but our furry friends also benefit from this fun-filled session! They get to learn important social skills and enjoy a fantastic playtime with you. And who knows? If you feel a special connection with one of these adorable kittens, they are all available for adoption!

MU STUDENTS ONLY: Puppy Playtime at Mizzou
2025-04-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Lowry Hall, 512 S 9th St., Columbia, Missouri, 65211, United States
The College of Arts and Science Dean’s office is hosting a puppy playdate for all students at Mizzou. Stop by the Arts and Science building for some much needed puppy time! Please note that this event is only for currently enrolled MU students.

Five Guys giveback night!
2025-03-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Five Guys, 233 N Stadium, Columbia, Missouri, 65203
Support CMHS by dining out at Five Guys on Saturday, March 29! Simply stop by Five Guys (Stadium location) place your order and let them know you are there to support CMHS and they will donate 30% of your total purchase back to the shelter!

Puppy Yoga at Selfie Love
2024-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Selfie Love CoMo, 804 Locust St, Columbia, Missouri, 65201
Sarah’s Yoga Studio will be guiding a yoga sessions with PUPPIES at Selfie Love! $30 per person. Learn more on their Facebook event page.

Mid-MO Makers Market at the Columbia Mall
2024-11-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Columbia Mall, 2300 Bernadette Dr, Columbia, Missouri, 65203
We will be on-site at the Columbia Mall Saturday, November 17th with some adoptable pets! Support local makers in our community and meet (or adopt!) some sweet pets!

Whiskers & Wine
2024-10-10 17:30 - 21:00
Join us for a night of dining and bidding at our 12th annual Whiskers & Wine Gala!

Dog Days of Summer Pup Crawl
2024-08-10 17:00 - 19:00
Get ready for the ultimate tail-wagging event in Downtown Columbia, Missouri! Join us for the Dog Days of Summer Pup Crawl on August 10th, benefiting the Central Missouri Humane Society.

Pet Supply Yard Sale
2024-06-22 09:00 - 11:30 | Central Missouri Humane Society, 616 Big Bear Blvd., Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
Stop by the shelter on Saturday, June 22nd as we will be selling some gently used pet supplies. All proceeds benefit the pets at CMHS!

Find Your Best Fur-iend Adoption Special
2024-06-03 12:00 - 2024-06-08 18:00
ALL pets at the shelter over 6 months are discounted to just $10!

CMHS cats at PetSmart!
2024-05-01 08:00 - 2024-05-31 17:00 | PetSmart, 229 N Stadium Blvd., Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
We will have adoptable kitties at PetSmart in Columbia throughout the month of May!

CMHS cats at PetSmart!
2024-03-01 08:00 - 2024-03-31 17:00 | PetSmart, 229 N Stadium Blvd., Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
We will have kitties at PetSmart in Columbia throughout the month of March!

BLOCK PARTY
2023-08-30 12:00 - 17:00
Each Wednesday all summer long, all blocky-headed adult dogs and benchwarmers (dogs that have been with us more than 3 months) will have their adoption fees WAIVED!

Kitten Yoga at Selfie Love
2023-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Selfie Love CoMo, 804 Locust St, Columbia, Missouri, 65201
It’s the purrrrfect time to unwind! Sarah’s Yoga Studio will host a yoga session with some adoptable kitties! Learn more here.

MOD Pizza Fundraiser
2023-07-19 10:30 - 22:00
Raise some dough for CMHS! MOD Pizza on Conley Road will donate 25% of your bill to CMHS on the 19th! Dining in? Download this flyer and either print off or show via phone to participate. Alternatively, you can order for carry out or delivery and use the promo code MODGIVES25!

PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week
2023-07-11 08:00 - 2023-07-16 17:00 | PetSmart, 229 N Stadium Blvd., Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
We will have adoptable pets at PetSmart each day to take part in PetSmart’s National Adoption Week! See image for exact times.

World Refugee Day Celebration
2023-06-24 17:00 - 20:00 | MU Healthcare Pavilion, 1701 W Ash St, Columbia, Missouri, 65203, United States
We will be on site with adoptable animals at this FREE family-friendly event celebrating local refugee community through art, food, music, dance, games, and more!

Pet Adoption Event at Orr Street Farmers Market
2023-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Orr Street Farmers Market, Orr Street, Columbia, 65201
We will be onsite with adoptable pets at the Orr Street Farmers & Artisans Market!

Adoptable Cats at PetSmart Columbia!
2023-06-01 08:00 - 2023-06-30 17:00 | PetSmart, 229 N Stadium Blvd., Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
We will have adoptable kitties at PetSmart throughout June!

Kitten Yoga at Selfie Love
2023-05-27 10:00 - 23:00 | Selfie Love CoMo, 804 Locust St, Columbia, Missouri, 65201
Sarah’s Yoga Studio will be guiding a yoga session with KITTENS at Selfie Love! $25 per person. Learn more on their Facebook event page.

Yappy Hour at Selfie Love CoMo
2023-05-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Selfie Love CoMo, 804 Locust St, Columbia, Missouri, 65201
Join us for Yappy Hour at Selfie Love in downtown Como on Saturday, May 20th! Bring your pup and head downtown for a fun photo event with Selfie Love’s ELEVEN awesome photo op setups! A portion of the proceeds of this event will benefit the Central Missouri Humane Society.

There will be snacks for both humans and pups! Spots are limited, so purchase your time slot now!

Tickets / more info available here.

MU Veterinary Medicine Open House
2023-05-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Mizzou College of Veterinary Medicine, 1520 East Rollins St, Columbia, Missouri, 65211
We will be on site with adoptable dogs for the annual MU Veterinary school’s open house!

Bissel Pet Foundations Empty the Shelters: adoption special!
2023-05-01 08:00 - 2023-05-15 17:00
Thanks to Bissell Pet Foundation, we will have reduced adoptions fees on all adult pets!

Spring into Adoption event at Columbia Mall
2023-03-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Columbia Mall, 2300 Bernadette Dr, Columbia, Missouri, 65203
We will be at Columbia Mall – H&M Court – on Saturday, March 25th with adoptable pets on hand ready to go home with you!
