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Areas PAWS Humane Society serves
For many years, Floyd County has operated under a state certified shelter. Lost dogs and cats would be picked up and if the rightful owners did not claim their animals within seven days, the animals would be destroyed. Countless healthy and beautiful animals would never get a second chance. The public sought change and fortunately our city agreed. Hence, the PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Humane Society was incorporated July, 2000. We rely on financial support from private donations, fund raisers, contractual services, adoption fees, and a portion of tax dollars to operate.
The city allowed us to take over the existing animal control building as our new shelter. This building now provides two functions: an animal control facility where animals will await their owners and a humane society where unclaimed, lost, unwanted, or mistreated animals are guaranteed a chance at adoption and a loving home.
PAWS Humane Society's adoption process
Additional adoption info
Adoption Fees:
Dogs: Variable Fee
Cats: $85.00
First and foremost, we are looking for permanent, responsible homes for these animals. Thousands of animals die each year because irresponsible owners neglect them, let them breed or just decide they no longer want their animals. Please consider the time and money required to own a pet. It's a lifetime commitment and nothing less can be acceptable.
There is a mandatory 24-hour waiting period for surrendered animals before they can go to a new home. For strays there is a mandatory 7 day waiting period for adoptions. After you decide on the pet you wish to adopt, you must complete our adoption application available at the front desk.
You must be 18 years of age or older to adopt an animal.
All animals leaving the shelter must be spayed or neutered in accordance with Iowa State Law. Adopters must sign a legally binding contract stating that spaying or neutering will be done within the timeframe decided by the PAWS Humane Society. Failure to have the pet spayed or neutered can result in confiscation of the pet and possible prosecution.
If you rent or lease your house or apartment, we require written or verbal approval from your landlord before you adopt a pet. We will not adopt an animal to a person or family who is either in the process of moving or is planning to move within a month after adoption.
Animals are placed as pets or companions only. We do not place cats as barn cats or mousers and dogs are not placed as strictly guard or protective animals.
No animal will be adopted that will be kept strictly outside without adequate housing.
We do not adopt animals as gifts or presents.
If you are interest in a large dog (over 40 pounds), we suggest a fenced-in yard where the animal cannot get off your property. It is the law in the State of Iowa that your dog must be confined on a leash at all times.
We do not suggest young puppies or kittens for a family with very young children or in a situation where all family members are gone for long periods each day.
If, at any time, you can no longer care for your pet, you are required to return the pet to the shelter or the closest humane society.
We reserve the right to refuse any adoption.
See more info at: http://pawsonline.org/html/adopt.html
Adoption Fees:
Dogs: Variable Fee
Cats: $85.00
First and foremost, we are looking for permanent, responsible homes for these animals. Thousands of animals die each year because irresponsible owners neglect them, let them breed or just decide they no longer want their animals. Please consider the time and money required to own a pet. It's a lifetime commitment and nothing less can be acceptable.
There is a mandatory 24-hour waiting period for surrendered animals before they can go to a new home. For strays there is a mandatory 7 day waiting period for adoptions. After you decide on the pet you wish to adopt, you must complete our adoption application available at the front desk.
You must be 18 years of age or older to adopt an animal.
All animals leaving the shelter must be spayed or neutered in accordance with Iowa State Law. Adopters must sign a legally binding contract stating that spaying or neutering will be done within the timeframe decided by the PAWS Humane Society. Failure to have the pet spayed or neutered can result in confiscation of the pet and possible prosecution.
If you rent or lease your house or apartment, we require written or verbal approval from your landlord before you adopt a pet. We will not adopt an animal to a person or family who is either in the process of moving or is planning to move within a month after adoption.
Animals are placed as pets or companions only. We do not place cats as barn cats or mousers and dogs are not placed as strictly guard or protective animals.
No animal will be adopted that will be kept strictly outside without adequate housing.
We do not adopt animals as gifts or presents.
If you are interest in a large dog (over 40 pounds), we suggest a fenced-in yard where the animal cannot get off your property. It is the law in the State of Iowa that your dog must be confined on a leash at all times.
We do not suggest young puppies or kittens for a family with very young children or in a situation where all family members are gone for long periods each day.
If, at any time, you can no longer care for your pet, you are required to return the pet to the shelter or the closest humane society.
We reserve the right to refuse any adoption.
See more info at: http://pawsonline.org/html/adopt.html
About PAWS Humane Society
The PAWS Humane Society is a nonprofit organization acting as a regional sanctuary for the needs of animals and the community at large in areas served by the society. We are dedicated to preventing neglect, abuse and cruelty towards unwanted or abandoned animals. We strive to encourage humane care and treatment for the animals we shelter and see that their interests and well-being are humanely protected by an aware and caring society.
Some of the animals in our shelter are stray. Others are unwanted and have been abandoned, while still perfect in all the important ways. Many have been cast aside by their owners. Some owners didn’t have enough time. Some had to move. Some dogs were surrendered because they barked too much, others because they didn’t bark enough.
The one thing all these animals have in common is that each is hoping for you to bring them home and give them a loving new family. We hope you will help us help them.
The PAWS Humane Society is a nonprofit organization acting as a regional sanctuary for the needs of animals and the community at large in areas served by the society. We are dedicated to preventing neglect, abuse and cruelty towards unwanted or abandoned animals. We strive to encourage humane care and treatment for the animals we shelter and see that their interests and well-being are humanely protected by an aware and caring society.
Some of the animals in our shelter are stray. Others are unwanted and have been abandoned, while still perfect in all the important ways. Many have been cast aside by their owners. Some owners didn’t have enough time. Some had to move. Some dogs were surrendered because they barked too much, others because they didn’t bark enough.
The one thing all these animals have in common is that each is hoping for you to bring them home and give them a loving new family. We hope you will help us help them.
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