What is the difference between Springfield Animal Control and the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri?
We are two very different organizations. Springfield Animal Control is funded by tax dollars and overseen by the Department of Health. They are charged with enforcement of animal control laws and the laws protecting animals from abuse or neglect. Animal Control responds to citizens’ complaints about animals and impounds stray animals (hence the name “pound”). Springfield Animal Control does not offer animals for adoption. The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri does not receive any tax dollars and is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. We do not have the power to enforce ordinances but do assist citizens with animal abuse or neglect complaints when possible. Our goal is to find homes for all adoptable animals brought to our facility.
