of the Branson Tri-lakes Area

 

 
About Our Shelter:
Our Mission Statement:
         The Humane Society of the Branson Tri-Lakes Area is a local nonprofit organization that provides shelter for lost, abandoned, and unwanted animals while actively seeking loving, permanent homes for them.  We give every animal who comes to us as much time as funding and space allow to find a new home.  We advocate the humane treatment of all animals, and each animal adopted from our Society is spayed or neutered according to state law.  We encourage spaying and neutering of all domestic animals through educational programs within the community, and we encourage other opportunities for interaction between The Humane Society, its animals and the community.
Our Goals:
      Our primary goal is a 100% adoption rate for all adoptable animals who find their way to our shelter. In order to achieve this goal, we will strive to attract adequate funding to assure our shelter’s ongoing operation. We will also make every effort to educate the public about the necessity of spaying and neutering their pets to reduce the number of animals competing with our shelter orphans for loving homes.
Our History:
      In 1978, a group of neighbors got together to provide foster homes and find families for the ever-increasing number of stray animals roaming their area. As the program grew, it became apparent that a shelter facility was necessary. After ten years of fund raising, the Tri-Lakes Animal Shelter was opened in June, 1988.
      In 1995, we affiliated with the National Humane Society and changed our name to Humane Society of the Branson Tri-Lakes Area.
      Today, our society is an invaluable temporary home for over 2,000 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens every year. Since we have an adoption rate of more than three times the national average, the vast majority of our "adorable adoptable" animals are placed in loving homes.   
Why We Succeed:
      One reason our adoption rate is three times the national average is that we do not wait for the public to come to our homeless animals. We take our homeless animals to the public. Our Traveling Dream Team transports shelter animals to area businesses who offer space for us to showcase our furry orphans.
      Because we receive no federal, state, or county funding, we rely solely on donations and revenues from our Thrift Shop to keep our doors open. We are grateful for the continued respect, appreciation, and support of our local veterinarians and media, including the Branson Tri-Lakes Daily News, Stone County Gazette, Springfield News-Leader, and Springfield's Channel 33, who help us showcase our shelter animals and find them homes. 
      Our dedicated staff and volunteers are the backbone of our shelter. They provide the loving care to keep the animals safe until a permanent home can be found.
Shelter Information:
We are open from 11:00am to 4:00pm daily with the exception of Sundays & Mondays.
Phone Number: (417) 272-8113
Email - admin@humanesociety-branson.org
Our Donation box is located next to the fire department in Branson West.
How to Find Us:
Directions from Springfield, Missouri:

Take Hwy 160 south to Reeds Spring junction. Turn right on Hwy 248 and go 2.2 miles to the stop sign at Hwy 13. Turn left and go to the flashing yellow light in Reeds Spring. Turn left at the flashing light, continue over the railroad tracks, and go approximately 1 mile. The shelter is on the right side of the road.

Directions from Branson, Missouri:

Travel Hwy 76 West to Hwy 13 in Branson West.  Turn right on Hwy 13/76.  Travel 3/4 mile to intersection of Hwy 13/76 & Hwy 413/265.  Turn left and travel to Reeds Spring.  At the first traffic light, continue straight through until you encounter a flashing yellow light and a left sharp curve.  Turn right on Spring Street.  The Reeds Spring gazebo is on your right.  Continue on Spring Street.  The road leads across railroad tracks and out of town.  The shelter is approximately 1 mile on your right.  It is clearly marked.
Thrift Shop Information:
We are open from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily except Sundays.  The Thrift Shop is closed on Sundays.  For more information, call 417-272-8686.
Please note that we are not able to accept large furniture donations. 
Satellite Adoption Locations:
      On Saturdays (weather permitting) we transport some of our adorable adoptables to the Springfield, Missouri PETsMART store, located on South Glenstone, in search of responsible, loving homes.  Saturday adoption hours are from 10:00am to 3:00pm when volunteers are available.  Contact the shelter at 417-272-8113 for a schedule of these special adoptions.
If you are able to help, please call or email us for further information.