ATTENTION VISITORS, VOLUNTEERS, and ADOPTERS:

• The Humane Society of North Iowa remains closed to drop-in visitors. Adoptions are being done by scheduled appointment only and require an approved Adoption Application.
• Effective 11/2/20: For our staff’s safety, and yours, we are temporarily suspending volunteer appointments due to a surge in COVID cases in our region.
• Face masks are required to enter the building and must remain on for adoptions, reclaims and interactions with others inside the building...

 

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QUICK LINKS:

Below are links to our most frequent inquiries; click each topic for more information.

• I’m interested in ADOPTING A PET
• I want to work with animals. (psst: WE’RE HIRING!)
• My pet is missing and I need to file a MISSING ANIMAL REPORT
• I have an ANIMAL CONTROL issue I need help with
• Volunteer appointments have been temporarily suspended. I would like to VOLUNTEER AT THE SHELTER

 

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!!

We would like to thank these north Iowa businesses for their continued support of our efforts…especially during these challenging times.

Every year, the Humane Society of North Iowa helps hundreds and hundreds of displaced, abused and neglected animals find their happy ending. This takes a lot of heart, a lot of compassion….and a lot of resources. In normal times, we hold events year round to help us raise the funds we need to help the animals that need us the most. But in the time of COVID, this has not been possible. 

We’re hiring! Click here for more info.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ADOPTIONS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT!

The Humane Society of North Iowa remains closed to the public, but is OPEN for adoptions! (by appointment only)

To adopt a pet, please submit an application by following this link.

Once your application is approved, we will call and schedule a time for you to come to the shelter to meet your new best friend!  

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The Humane Society of North Iowa operates an animal adoption shelter located in Mason City, IA.  Since organizing in 1959, we have found loving homes for over 11,000 abandoned, displaced, and neglected animals!!  We hope we can help you find your new best friend too!  Please view our available animals online!

What’s New?

There is always something going on at the Humane Society of North Iowa!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improving Iowa’s Animal Cruelty Laws

As welfare advocates, improving Iowa’s animal cruelty laws is a huge priority for us. (Iowa is ranked 49th in the nation for comprehensive animal welfare laws)

There have been a number of criminal cases of animal cruelty/torture in our community in recent years.  (Here’s a recap: Cerro Gordo County Cruelty Cases) (*warning, recap includes details of animal cruelty cases. Does NOT include any photos of animals)

The Animal Rescue League’s Humane Action Network seeks to work with Iowa Legislators to strengthen and improve the animal cruelty laws in our state.

Citizen’s interested in being involved in the process of communicating our goals with our Legislators are encouraged to sign up for “Action Alerts” from the Humane Action Network.  Participants will receive notice when action is needed to voice support for animal cruelty related legislation in our legislature.  Sign up here.

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