If there is a pet you are interested in or have questions about please come visit with them and speak to shelter staff.
314 Fox-Sauk Rd.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
641-682-1228
Please plan on meeting the pet in person and spending time with them before making the decision to adopt. If you have a dog and are planning on adopting a dog, a meet & greet is recommended.
Our open to the public hours are Noon - 5:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday.
You can find our application for adoption on our website at:
http://heartlandhumanesociety.org/home/index.php/adoption/
You can email this back to us at:
pets@heartlandhumanesociety.org
or Fax it to (641) 682-9956
We also have applications that can be completed online:
Cats/Kittens - https://goo.gl/forms/3WEYqtnvfSoiysH62
Dogs/Puppies - https://goo.gl/forms/tVVkhIDwJtGrxnSa2
It can take up to 24 hours to be approved. To speed up the approval process, please provide a personal reference who will answer their phone or quickly return a voice mail, and if you rent an apartment or home, please provide your landlord's contact information. Inability to contact a personal reference and/or landlord are the most common delays in the approval process.
Our current adoption fees are as follows:
◾Dogs under the age of 9 months: $185
◾Dogs 9 months to 5 years: $160
◾Dogs over the age of 5 years: $135
Adoption fee includes:
Spay / neuter, current on rabies vaccine, current on Bordatella vaccine, current on parvo / distemper vaccine, dewormer, flea treatment and a lifetime* microchip.
◾Cats under the age of 9 months: $55
◾Cats 9 months to 5 years: $50
◾Cats over the age of 5 years: $35
Adoption fee includes:
Spay / neuter, current on rabies vaccine, current on distemper and dewormer.
A lifetime* microchip is available for $15.
We do offer microchipping to the public at the cost of $15 per animal. This is a lifetime* microchip. This is offered Noon - 5:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday.
*By lifetime microchip, we mean there are no future hidden fees. If you ever need to change your phone number, address, etc., you will never be charged to update your information.