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Humane Society of Northwest Iowa

The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa is a 501(c)3 non-profit animal shelter that proudly serves Dickinson, Clay, Emmet, Palo Alto, O'Brien, and Osceola counties. Our mission is to promote the ethical and humane treatment of all animals, as well as provide care, housing, and rehabilitation for animals in need while they are with us, and promote responsible pet ownership by educating on the importance of spaying or neutering animals.

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Website
https://humanesocietyofnwia.com
Phone
(712) 338-2738
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607 28th Street,
Milford, IA, 51351

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Adoptable pets at Humane Society of Northwest Iowa
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Fritz

Bichon Frise/Shih Tzu

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Milford, IA
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Charlie

Labrador Retriever/Schnoodle

Male, 1 yr
Milford, IA
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Spencer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
Milford, IA
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Lilly

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Milford, IA
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Caddie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Milford, IA
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Key

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Milford, IA
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Peele

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Milford, IA
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Potato

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Milford, IA
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Shelter FAQs

We serve Dickinson County in Iowa along with the five surrounding counties with city/county contracts for Milford, Arnolds Park, Dickinson, and Spirit Lake Iowa.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We have an extensive vetting process to ensure our animals are going to a home that can accommodate their needs and individual characteristics.

Adoption application

https://www.humanesocietyofnwia.com/

https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/hsnw

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Jasmine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
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Elle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Estherville, IA
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Sheldon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Estherville, IA
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Teddy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Estherville, IA
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Razzle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Jackson, MN
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Stella

Calico

Female, Young
Estherville, IA

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