{"id":2,"date":"2011-04-22T18:58:20","date_gmt":"2011-04-22T23:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hsni.router12.net\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-02-19T16:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:47:08","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hsni.org\/?page_id=2","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the\u00a0Humane Society of North Iowa!\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Our organization\u00a0was founded in 1959 with the mission to\u00a0provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention, and comfort to displaced and neglected companion animals and educate the public about the humane care of animals with a goal of reducing overpopulation.<\/p>\n

The heart of our mission is the operation of our animal shelter in Mason City. With your support we have found loving homes for over 13,000 animals and come to aide of countless others that rely on our help.<\/p>\n

There are many ways you can be a part of our\u00a0mission; Volunteering, donating, foster care, and animal socializing are just a few of the many ways you can show your support for the Humane Society of North Iowa.<\/p>\n

Our 6600 square foot facility houses almost 100 displaced, unwanted, and stray animals all looking for new homes.<\/p>\n

We hope you will come visit us soon!<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n

Sybil Soukup
\nExecutive Director<\/p>\n

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Humane Society of North Iowa<\/h2>\n

Location and Contact Information:
\n<\/strong><\/span>2700 South Birch Drive
\nMason City, IA \u00a050401<\/p>\n

Phone: 641-423-6241
\nFax: 641-424-3617
\ne-mail: hsni@hsni.org<\/p>\n

Shelter Hours:
\n<\/strong><\/span>Tuesday- Friday: 10:00 to 4:00
\nSaturday: 10:00 to 2:00<\/p>\n

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Shelter Management:
\n<\/strong><\/span>Executive Director: \u00a0Sybil Soukup
\nShelter Manager: Stacy Rooney
\nOffice Manager: Carly Schaffer-Niemand
\nAssistant Manager: Amy Groff<\/p>\n

The Humane Society of North Iowa is a nonprofit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Iowa. The Board of Directors meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm at the shelter. Please call or email the shelter if interested in attending an upcoming board meeting.<\/p>\n

Board of Directors:
\n<\/strong><\/span>President: Emily Hallock
\nVice-President: Jennifer Stark
\nTreasurer: Brant and Burleson CPA
\nSecretary: Kelsey Asada
\nBoard Members: Linda Bowcock, Judy Kamps<\/p>\n

Our Mission<\/h2>\n

The mission of the Humane Society of North Iowa is to provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention, and comfort to displaced and neglected companion animals and educate the public about the humane care of animals with a goal of reducing overpopulation.<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/h2>\n

We are located on the east edge of Mason City on South Birch Drive. \u00a0Turnoff is across from the Mason City High School parking lot entrance and just before the Winnebago River bridge.<\/p>\n

Click here for map: \u00a0Map of HSNI<\/a><\/p>\n

Our History:<\/h2>\n

The Humane Society of North Iowa was founded in 1959 by Alice Anne Blackmore and was located on her farm in Mason City, IA.\u00a0 Alice Anne cared for hundreds of animals on this farm and created the beginning foundations of an animal rescue organization in North Iowa.<\/p>\n

In 1986, David and Phyllis Murphy purchased a retiring\u00a0Veterinarian\u2019s office on the north end of Mason City and gifted the building to the Humane Society of North Iowa.\u00a0 Every square inch of this donated space was utilized to the fullest over the next two decades. \u00a0Eventually, the demands of the organization had outgrown the size of the building and more space was needed.<\/p>\n

In 2006, the MacNider family donated 6.5 acres\u00a0of land to the Humane Society of North Iowa on which to construct a new facility.\u00a0 Blueprints were drawn up and plans for a Capital Campaign were made.\u00a0 In the summer of 2008, the \u201cMaking Miracles Happen\u201d Capital Campaign was launched with a goal of $1 million dollars.<\/p>\n

The Humane Society of North successfully concluded its campaign in just two short months having met its $1 million dollar goal.\u00a0 Ground was broken and a 6600 square foot facility was constructed\u00a0and opened to the public in the summer of 2009.\u00a0 This new facility has space for more than 100 displaced animals and includes medical, grooming and quarantine areas.<\/p>\n

The Humane Society of North Iowa is considered one of Iowa\u2019s largest \u201cno-kill\u201d shelters, meaning that animals are not euthanized based on the length of time they\u2019ve been in the shelter or due to a lack of space.<\/p>\n

The Humane Society of North Iowa is proud of the work we\u2019ve done for the animals, people and community in which we serve. \u00a0The Humane Society of North Iowa has found loving homes for over 13,000 abandoned, displaced, and neglected animals; we look forward to helping you find your next best friend too!<\/p>\n

We look forward to your visit!<\/p>\n