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Humane Society of Northwest Iowa Animal shelter in Milford, IA

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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Phone (712) 338-2738
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607 28th Street
Milford, IA 51351
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607 28th Street

Milford, IA 51351

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Adoptable pets at Humane Society of Northwest Iowa

We'll also keep you updated on Faith's adoption status with email updates.
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Faith

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Casper's adoption status with email updates.
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Casper

Labrador Retriever/Great Pyrenees

Male, 8 yrs
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Dozier's adoption status with email updates.
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Dozier

American Bulldog

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Tulip's adoption status with email updates.
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Tulip

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Charles's adoption status with email updates.
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Charles

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 5 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Petey's adoption status with email updates.
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Petey

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Roxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 12 yrs 4 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Nemo's adoption status with email updates.
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Nemo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
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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We'll also keep you updated on Nora's adoption status with email updates.
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Nora

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Estherville, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Snot's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Snot

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Estherville, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Woody's adoption status with email updates.
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Woody

Domestic Longhair

Male
Estherville, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Misty's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Misty

Australian Shepherd

Female, Young
Estherville, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Brandy's adoption status with email updates.
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Brandy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Estherville, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Perry's adoption status with email updates.
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Perry

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Estherville, IA

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