About NNHS
NNHS, also known as the New Nodaway Humane Society, and formerly known as Nodaway Humane Society, is a no-kill animal shelter and pet rescue in Maryville, Missouri formed in 1985. The NNHS is a nonprofit a 501(c)3 charitable organization that focuses on animal welfare and serves communities in Northwest Missouri. Donations are the lifeline of the shelter and cover more than 80% of our expenses. Through the efforts of our staff and volunteers, we offer care and compassion to over 750 animals each year until they find safe and loving homes.
If you are looking for a pet please consider the ones at our shelter who so desperately need a loving home. If you cannot adopt, consider helping through donation. These animals need you!
Shelter Status
It takes over $415,000 annually to operate the New Nodaway Humane Society.
The shelter receives $76,000 from city and county support via animal control contracts.
The remaining 83% is covered by grants and donations, which are critical to our mission.
In 2024, we welcomed 758 animals and successfully placed 97% in loving homes or reunited them with their families!
It costs $12 per day to care for each animal.
The average length of stay for an animal is 41 days.
2023 Outstanding Shelter Award
NNHS awarded the 2023 Outstanding Animal Welfare Organization of the Year Award by the Missouri Animal Control Association (MACA). The award is given to “recognize outstanding volunteer work within your community; efforts to promote animal welfare, rescue, and pet adoption; and continued dedication to people and pets in your region.” View the MACA award webpage for more information.
Best Friends Award
NNHS is proud to once again be recognized by Best Friends Animal Society for maintaining no-kill status in 2024, saving 90% or more of pets who entered our shelter.
Our Mission
Our mission is to give shelter and care to lost, abused, or unwanted dogs and cats, to advocate the humane treatment of all animals, and to reduce overpopulation through a successful spaying and neutering program.
Shelter Staff
Our amazing team cares for our animals and keeps the day to day tasks going smoothly.
Board of Directors
Our board oversees the financial and operational goals of the New Nodaway Humane Society.
Our History
The New Nodaway Humane Society was established with by-laws in the office of Frank Strong at 7:30 p.m. May 15, 1985. The original officers were Martha Johnson, President; Tom Carneal, Vice President: Marjo Nocks, Secretary – Treasurer. Board members were Dolores Albertini, Martha Blacketer, Mary Jackson and Jill Wittwer. The word “New” was added to the organization’s name in order to distinguish it from the former Nodaway Humane Society.
Our current facility was built in 2003, and we were able to move into the new structure in 2004. It is 7,488 square feet and features nurseries, quarantine rooms and large, separate areas for dogs and cats.
Within a month of opening our new building in 2004, our animal population doubled. Each year we expect between 600 and 800 animals will be cared for at the shelter. These include lost animals returned to their owners, adoptions processed by us or adopted through other animal rescue groups. Our efforts are to maintain a no-kill facility because we believe the animals in our care deserve a second chance at life.