Attention:  To ensure the health of our pets, staff and supporters the following rules apply: 

Masks are required for anyone ages 2+ entering our building.

Limit of five total adult visitors in our building at a time.  This may result in visitors waiting to enter the shelter.  Children must remain with their parents/guardians at all times.

Visitors must wash their hands when entering our building.

Volunteers and individuals completing community service hours will be allowed in the building but are considered part of the five adult visitor limit.  We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and suggest calling prior to your arrival.

We are not allowing out of state adoptions at this time.

We appreciate your understanding of our rules while we work to ensure the health of our staff, pets and supporters.

Franklin County Humane Society

Franklin County, Missouri

FCHS is a privately run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, tax ID 43-1244655, dedicated to serving the homeless, abandoned, and lost dogs and cats in our area.  We incorporated in 1981 and operated as a foster network for homeless pets for 13 years.  In 1994, we opened our current shelter location in Union, Missouri.