Meet Your New Best Friend
Serving the towns and countryside of Cape County, we help neighbors from Gordonville to Oak Ridge with everything from adoption to low-cost pet care. Our team is committed to keeping pets out of harm and in homes that love them.
Surrender
Cape County residents can rely on our shelter to provide a safe transition for surrendered pets, with a focus on long-term placement and care.
Adoption
Adoptable pets are waiting across Cape County—from playful puppies to laid-back senior cats, all looking for a second chance.
Services
Cape County families benefit from full-service animal care including adoptions, education, cremation, and SNAP program support.
Support Our Work
Make a Difference in Cape County
In Cape County, your support keeps our shelter running strong—join us in helping pets find safety, care & forever homes.
We Are a No-Kill Shelter!
Our no-kill shelter serves Cape County with dedication—pets are never euthanized due to overcrowding or time. We stand by our promise to provide safe, lasting care to every adoptable animal.
Contact us to learn more about eligibility, how to apply, or which clinics participate in the SNAP program.
Have Questions About SNAP?
Full-Service Animal Shelter:
Cape County families can access complete shelter services like cremation, SNAP program enrollment, youth camps, and adoptable pet events—all under one roof.
Locally Rooted:
From Fruitland to Delta, our work across Cape County is built on relationships with local families, schools, and pet lovers who help us make a difference.
Mission-Driven Team:
Our Cape County shelter is staffed by people who believe in the power of second chances and work every day to make them happen.
Community-Funded:
Cape County families, businesses & individuals are the reason we can do what we do—your support gives animals the care they deserve.
Our Mission
Southeast Missouri Pets serves our communities by nurturing the human pet bond by providing shelter care and advocacy for homeless pets and providing spay and neuter resources and education for people.
Our Facility
The All-New Adoption & Humane Education Center
Cape County’s pet owners now have access to a newly renovated, state-compliant shelter designed for both comfort and care. Our updated facility includes spacious kennels, proper drainage, and ventilation systems that reduce disease and improve conditions for pets and staff. This upgrade allows us to expand community offerings—from humane education to events—while continuing to provide top-level care for every animal that enters our doors.
We’re proud to serve Cape County—get in touch with our team to learn more about how we can help you and your pet.