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Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Oskaloosa, IA

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.

Contact —
Email smasadoptions@gmail.com
Phone (641) 673-3991
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Address
1716 Pella Ave
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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1716 Pella Ave

Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter

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Bug

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Oskaloosa, IA
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Chiron

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 mos
Oskaloosa, IA
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Mona

Domestic Longhair

Female, 6 mos
Oskaloosa, IA
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Tee Marie

Beagle

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Oskaloosa, IA
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Chester

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Oskaloosa, IA
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Leela

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Oskaloosa, IA
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Shelter FAQs

We provide services of all of Mahaska County, Iowa

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

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 application

https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/onKfsYa3Zw

https://www.stephenmemorial.org/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter

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Fiona

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
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Marco

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Ottumwa, IA
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Rufus

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Ottumwa, IA
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Rusty

Husky

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
tama, IA
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Whiskey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Chariton, IA
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Princess

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Ottumwa, IA

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