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Northwoods Humane Society

Animal rescue in Hayward, WI

NHS was authorized as a non-profit organization in 1987. NHS is funded through donations, memberships, adoption fees and fund raising. A volunteer Board of Directors establishes policies and operational guidelines.
Our objectives are to place animals in good, loving homes. To provide appropriate health care for NHS animals waiting for homes. To work to nurture and train animals so that they are adoptable. To educate the public on humane treatment of animals. To administer a spay/neuter assistance program. To provide a pet visitation program to local nursing homes. To provide a pet education program for area schools and the general public. To work cooperatively with the Sawyer County Dog Pound and the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation Animal Control (which are independent of NHS). To network community Resources to meet the needs of animals. To provide a pet food shelf for families in need. To operate the NHS Shelter.

Contact
Address
P.O. Box 82
10812N O'Brien Hill Road
Hayward, WI 54843
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Adoptable pets at Northwoods Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Margot's adoption status with email updates.
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Margot

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Gypsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Gypsy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Milk Dud's adoption status with email updates.
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Milk Dud

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Hugo's adoption status with email updates.
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Hugo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Matilda's adoption status with email updates.
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Matilda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 12 yrs
Hayward, WI

Rescue FAQs

We serve Sawyer County and surrounding towns

Additional adoption info

NHS works to place animals in good, loving homes. Potential families must complete a pre-adoption application. References are required and checked. There may be a 24 to 48 hour waiting period before adoption is finalized. All responsible adults in the family must be in agreement. The goal of NHS is for each adoption to be permanent.

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, Kitten
Webster, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Baby Dill's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby Dill

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Ashland, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Quin's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Quin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Shell Lake, WI
We'll also keep you updated on King's adoption status with email updates.
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King

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Rottweiler

Male, Adult
Webster, WI
We'll also keep you updated on JR7 Nutmeg's adoption status with email updates.
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JR7 Nutmeg

Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua

Female, 2 mos
Ashland, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Remi's adoption status with email updates.
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Remi

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 yrs 6 mos
Ashland, WI

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