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Search and see photos of adoptable pets in the DETROIT LAKES, MN area.

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Humane Society of the Lakes

19665 U. S. Hwy 59, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501

Contact Amber Sund
Email humanesocietyofthelakes@gmail.com
Phone (218) 847-0511
cats & dogs at Humane Society of the Lakes

Areas Humane Society of the Lakes serves

Becker County

Humane Society of the Lakes's adoption process

1.

Approve Application

2.

Meet the Pet

3.

Sign Adoption Contract

4.

Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We require all all household members in the home to come to the shelter and meet with the animal they are interested in.

If there is any other dogs that live in the home have to come to the shelter for a meet and greet with the animal you are interested in.

All animals in the home have to be up to date on vaccines and spay or neutered. We require verification from the vet you use.

If you rent we do require landlord approval for an animal to be on the property.

Lastly we do have an adoption application that can be filled out online prior to your visit to the shelter or it can also be done while visiting.

Adoption application

About Humane Society of the Lakes

It is the mission of Humane Society of the Lakes to provide services for abandoned, stray or unwanted animals while they await lifelong homes. Our vision is that all animals are cared for with dignity and respect.The Humane Society of the Lakes operates a no kill shelter for homeless animals of the Becker County area.

Humane Society of the Lakes's adopted pets

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Why should you adopt?

Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.

What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?

When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.

So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.