Franklin County Humane Society

Union, MO

Privately run 501(c)(3).

Adoption fee From $25,

Hours Mon, Wed, Thu 11am-6pm; Fri-Sat 11am-4pm; closed Tuesday; first Sunday of the month 12pm-3pm; closed major holidays

Areas served Franklin County, Missouri. Adoptable cats also placed at partner Petco/PetSmart locations in Washington and Petsense in Sullivan, Union, and Eureka.

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $25,

Cats and kittens: $25, with a second cat or kitten free as a current promotion; Working cats (semi-friendly, not suited to indoor living): $50. Includes spay/neuter, microchip and registration, health testing, vaccinations, deworming, and flea/tick prevention.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://fchsmo.org/adopt/, then contact Franklin County Human Society at (636) 583-4300 or frontdesk@fchsmo.org to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Franklin County at a glance

Population 105,950

Housing units 46,312

Est. households with a cat 13,815

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats and kittens are $25, with a second cat or kitten currently free as a promotion. Working cats are $50. Includes spay/neuter, microchip, health testing, vaccinations, and flea/tick prevention.

What are your hours?

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11am-6pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-4pm; closed Tuesday; first Sunday of the month 12pm-3pm.

Get involved

Support Franklin County Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Franklin County Human Society at (636) 583-4300 or frontdesk@fchsmo.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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