Today is also #NationalHotDogDay and adoptable Bella REALLY wanted to celebrate 🌭

🚒 Chum is reporting for duty! 🚒 Chum is here to remind you that pets need a safety plan, too! If first responders came to your home, would they know your pets are inside? Get your FREE pet safety resource: hsmo.org/protectpets 🐾 #NationalPetFireSafetyDay

Sam would like you to know he has excellent eyebrows and an even better smile. 💕 This almost 2-year-old Australian Shepherd mix has come a long way since arriving at HSMO in March. Now, he's looking for a patient forever family to help him keep building confidence.🐾💚

It's supposed to be #TongueOutTuesday... but Allegra brought a tennis ball instead! 🎾😂 This 3-year-old petite Pittie is happiest on long walks, chasing tennis balls, and curling up in a cozy dog bed afterward. 💚 Meet Allegra at our Best Buddy Pet Center in Maryland Heights! 🐾

Looks like Henry already knows he's home. 💙🥹 Henry recently found his forever home, and judging by the kiss he gave his new dad before they left, we'd say this adoption was officially sealed with a kiss. 🐾 Happy Tails, Henry!! 🥳

Pretty in pink... and ready for her forever family 🌸 This 10-month-old German Shepherd is smart, active, and ready to find a family that will help her shine. If you're looking for a loyal adventure buddy, Nala is waiting to meet you! Meet Nala at our Macklind location today!🐾

Proof that the best things come in small, wiggly packages: meet Bobbie! 🐾💖 This 1-year-old pittie mix is full of confidence, loves people and other dogs, and is an absolute delight on walks. (Just look at those ears! 😍) Email foster@hsmo.org to schedule a meet-and-greet!

Today is #NationalKittenDay, and what better way to celebrate than with an extra dose of kitten cuteness? 😻 Adoptable Floof, Buttons, and Buzz made their TV debut this morning on GreatDayStL with Laura and Kent! 📺 Come adopt a kitten today! 💕

Happy #Purrsday! 🐾💕 Meet Peanut & Reggie, a bonded pair of 2-year-old cats looking for a forever home together. Why settle for one best friend when you can have two? 💛 Meet them today at our Best Buddy Pet Center in Maryland Heights! 🐈

📸: "Can you back up just a little?" Seal: "No ❤️" Seal heard you were looking for a dog with boundaries... and wanted to clear up that misunderstanding immediately! We swear he has ears... but sometimes he really likes to lean into his name. 🦭 Meet Seal at our Macklind location today! 🐾

🌸 Meet Gigi! 🌸 This beautiful 9-month-old Shepherd mix is as lovely as the flowers around her. With her adorable ears and big brown eyes, she's ready to find a family to call her own. Meet Gigi at our Macklind location today! 💜🐾

101 days. That's how long Jake has been waiting for someone to choose him. 🥺 This smart, active 2-year-old Cattle Dog mix is ready for adventures, daily walks, and a family to call his own. ❤️ Meet Jake at our Best Buddy Pet Center in Maryland Heights. 🐾

Sandy recently found her forever home!!! 💕 This gorgeous girl waited longer than we ever thought she would, but we knew that meant she'd find the PERFECT forever home! Happy Tails, Sandy 🐾

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from all of us at HSMO and from the handsome Sampson! ❤️🐾 We hope you have a fun, safe, and happy holiday with your family and friends. Just a reminder that both of our adoption centers are closed today in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy 4th! 🎆

Will you take me home? 🥺🇺🇸 #FosterFriday with Cordelia ❤️ Just one week ago, this 2-year-old American Bulldog moved into foster care after arriving at HSMO as a scared stray on Memorial Day. Foster care is where the magic happens. 💙 To meet Cordelia or learn more, email foster@hsmo.org

Luna is definitely stars, stripes, and everything nice! 🇺🇸🐾 Did you catch this gorgeous girl on KMOV with Heather Sullivan yesterday? 🤩 Luna has been waiting for her forever family for more than 50 days, and we think it's finally her turn. 💙 Come meet Luna at our Macklind location today! 🐾💕

🇺🇸 Harbor Seal is here with a Fourth of July reminder! ❤️🐾 🎆 Keep pets indoors during fireworks 🏷️ Make sure ID tags & microchip info are up to date 🎶 Create a quiet, comfortable space 📅 Both of our shelter locations will be closed Saturday, July 4. Have a safe & pet-friendly holiday! ❤️

Happy #Purrsday from Miss Maisy! ❤️🤍💙 At just 10 months old, Maisy is celebrating in patriotic style and looking for a forever home where she can be the star of the show. ✨ If you're looking for a sweet young cat with a big personality and lots of love to give, come meet Maisy today! 🐾💕

🇺🇸❤️ Stars, stripes, and underbites! ❤️🇺🇸 Meet Harley! This stunning 4-year-old brindle Mastiff is ready to declare her independence… from shelter life! 🐾✨ Come meet Harley and fall in love with that one-of-a-kind grin at our Macklind location today! ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸❤️ Red, White & WOOF! 🐾 In celebration of America's 250th birthday, we're taking $25 OFF all adoption fees from July 1 through July 12! Come meet the pets waiting to make your family complete. Your newest adventure could start today. ❤️🤍💙

Athena is all smiles on this #TongueOutTuesday! 💕 This gorgeous 7-year-old Siberian Husky has the most stunning chocolate-colored coat and the brightest blue eyes. 🩵 If you're ready for a loyal adventure buddy with a smile that can brighten anyone's day, Athena is ready to meet you! 🐾

Easter is a time when bunnies get a lot of attention, but they aren’t holiday gifts. They are long-term companions! Rabbits can live 8–14 years and need much more than a cage. They require a proper diet, daily exercise and enrichment, and regular care from a rabbit-savvy veterinarian 💗🐇 hsmo.org

It’s #NationalPuppyDay! 🩷🐾 What better way to start your morning than with TWO adorable puppies!? Meet Taquito and Burrito! These adoptable cuties stopped by @firstalert4.com to share why rescue puppies make the BEST companions! Meet them today at our Best Buddy Pet Center in Maryland Heights!

Don't go breaking Elton's heart 🖤 Elton is a 2-year-old domestic longhaired boy who knows just how magnificent he is. Like any true star, Elton may start off a little shy, but once the pets start, he’s purring nonstop 🐾 Celebrate #Purrsday by meeting him at our Macklind location! #adoptdontshop

Looking to add a little flavor to your life? Meet Hummus 💛 Hummus is a 1-year-old American Bulldog mix who came to us as a stray back in January. True to her breed, she’s equal parts strong, loyal, and full of love 💕 Meet Hummus at our Macklind location today! #adoptdontshop #dogsofbluesky

Feeling lucky? 🍀 Roly sure is! This adorable 12-week-old pup is ready to charm his way into your heart 💚 Meet him and all his other adoptable friends at our Macklind location today! hsmo.org/adopt #adoptdontshop #dogsofbluesky #stpatricksday

Shy at first, but worth the wait. Meet Bashful 🥺 Bashful is a 1-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix who lives up to her name. When she’s out of her kennel, Bashful shows her sweet side by cuddling up to people 💕 Meet Bashful at our Maryland Heights shelter 🐾 #adoptdontshop #dogsofbluesky

Rain or shine, Twinkle is ready to sparkle ✨🌧️ It may have been a rainy adventure, but Twinkle didn’t mind one bit! This 1-year-old pittie mix was just happy to enjoy a break from her kennel 💕 She has lived with kids, a dog, and a cat and done well 🐾 Meet Twinkle at our Macklind location!

Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Missing Forever Home 🕵️‍♂️🐾 Meet Sherlock Bones, a 1-year-old Pittie mix with a nose for adventure and a talent for stealing hearts. He is playful, goofy, and ready to dedicate his brilliant mind to solving life’s greatest mystery: Who will be his forever family? 🔎

❄️ Cold Weather Alert ❄️ This weekend is bringing horrific cold to the region, and our Animal Cruelty Task Force is reminding everyone: 35° or Lower? Protect Rover! Pet safety tips: hsmo.org/protect-rover Report a pet in distress by calling our Animal Cruelty Task Force at 314-647-4400 ☎️ #stlwx