OUR BEGINNING:
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 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 adoptables" are placed in loving homes.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
The Humane Society of the Branson Tri-Lakes Area is a local non-profit 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 unwanted animals in our area and surrounding communities.
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 us. We take our homeless animals to the public. Our volunteers transport 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, fundraisers 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 News, the Ozarks Sentinel, Stone County Gazette, KSPR/Channel 33, and KOMC/KRZK Hometown Radio, 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 AND DIRECTIONS:
Our hours are 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
(If Reeds Spring schools are closed due to inclement weather, so are we.)
Phone Number: 417-272-8113 Email: pets4u@centurylink.net
Address: P O Box 588, 102 Washboard Hollow Road, Reeds Spring, MO 65737
From Springfield, Missouri - Take Hwy 160/13 south to Hwy 248. Turn right and go 2.2 miles to stop sign at Hwy 413. Turn left and at the caution light, turn left onto Spring Street, the Reeds Spring gazebo will be on your right. Continue over the railroad tracks, the shelter is on the right (you will notice the gates with the cat and dog on them).
From Branson, Missouri - Take Hwy 76 West to Bus Hwy 13 in Branson West, turn right then yield right onto Hwy 13 and go approixmately 2 miles to the stoplight at Old Wilderness Road. Turn right and travel approximately 1-1/2 miles to Spring Street. Turn left, our driveway is at the bottom of the hill on the left.
THRIFT SHOP INFORMATION:
The Thrift Shop is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. We are closed on Wednesday. (If Reeds Spring schools are closed due to inclement weather, we are closed.) We are located at 22173 Main Street, Reeds Spring, phone: 417-272-8686. We also have a donation drop box located in Branson West next door to the Southern Stone County Fire Station.
Please note, we are unable to accept large furniture donations.
SATELLITE ADOPTION LOCATIONS:
On Saturdays (weather permitting and having volunteers) 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 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact the shelter at 417-272-8113 for a schedule of these special adoptions.
At various times thoughout the year, other organizations and businesses hold fundraising and adoption events for our shelter. Our animals can be seen at these locations. Watch for information in supporting newspapers and check this website often for upcoming events.
