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Potential adopters must complete a pre-adoption application in which questions regarding responsible pet ownership are asked. Once approved the adopter is allowed to adopt and must pay an adoption fee which varies based on the age and species of the animal being adopted. At the time of adoption the adopter must sign an adoption contract. All animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption.
Adoption steps
Submit Application
Meet the Pet
Take the Pet Home
Go meet their pets
The public can visit our adoptable pets at the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter any time during normal business hours.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
More about this shelter
We are an animal shelter that cares for approximately 500 animals per year. We work with Mahaska County and the City of Oskaloosa, IA to provide animal services and we also work through the Mahaska Humane Society to educate and promote responsible pet ownership as well as low cost spay/neuter services for low income pet owners.