Animal Shelter

The Chillicothe Animal Shelter is managed by the Livingston County Humane Society. The Livingston County Humane Society was established in 1963 and is responsible for handling all animal control services in the city pertaining to the shelter and enforcement of the city's animal control ordinances.

The Forest O. Triplett Memorial Animal Shelter is housed in a nice facility thanks to the generosity of the Forest O. Triplett family and the many individuals who belong to and support the Livingston County Humane Society.

Our facility is located just south of U.S. Highway 36 a short distance east of Chillicothe, Missouri.

The humane society receives a base service fee, a portion of dog and cat license fees, all kennel and adoption fees and all animal control fines. By volunteering, adopting a pet, or making a monetary donation, you can become "A Friend of the Shelter." The Chillicothe Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.