Make Room in Your Heart & Home

Caring for pets & people across Cape Girardeau with trusted, full-service shelter support.

Meet Your New Best Friend

Our no-kill shelter in Cape Girardeau is here to serve both pets and people—through adoptions, surrender support, and local programs that meet the needs of our community. Located near Southeast Missouri State University and Cape County Park North, we’re proud to be a reliable resource for animals and families alike.

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Surrender

If you're in Cape Girardeau and need to rehome a pet, we're here to help—no judgment, just guidance and compassion every step of the way.

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Adoption

Looking to adopt in Cape Girardeau? Our no-kill shelter offers dogs, cats, puppies & kittens ready to meet their new families.

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Services

Our Cape Girardeau shelter offers more than adoptions—we provide cremation services, SNAP spay/neuter support, youth programs & more.

Support Our Work

Support Pets in Cape Girardeau

Your donations & time directly support shelter pets in Cape Girardeau—every gift helps us save lives & serve more families.

We Are a No-Kill Shelter!

We are proudly a no-kill shelter, which means every pet in Cape Girardeau receives care, patience, and a real chance at adoption—no matter how long it takes. We never euthanize animals for space or time.

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Contact us to learn more about eligibility, how to apply, or which clinics participate in the SNAP program.

Have Questions About SNAP?

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Full-Service Animal Shelter:

Our Cape Girardeau location offers a wide range of services beyond adoption, including pet cremation, low-cost spay & neuter through our SNAP program, humane education for kids, and event space rentals.

Locally Rooted:

We’re proud to serve Cape Girardeau and the surrounding neighborhoods, from downtown to Blanchard Elementary, with programs that reflect the needs of our local community.

Mission-Driven Team:

Our Cape Girardeau team is fueled by a shared mission—to care for every animal with compassion, commitment & a vision for lifelong placement.

Community-Funded:

Our shelter in Cape Girardeau runs on community support—donations, volunteers & partnerships keep our mission alive and pets in safe care.

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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

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Our newly renovated Adoption & Humane Education Center in Cape Girardeau was built to exceed state standards and create a healthier, happier space for pets. With improved ventilation, easy-to-clean surfaces, group housing for cats, and larger kennels that reduce stress and prevent illness, our facility allows us to provide top-quality care to every animal. The expanded space also enables us to grow our programs—including youth education, events, and support services for local pet owners. Located near Cape County Park North, our center is a true community resource.

Reach out to our Cape Girardeau team—we’re here to help with adoptions, surrender support, services & more.

Have questions about adopting or surrendering in Cape Girardeau?

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