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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 Buck's adoption status with email updates.
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Buck

Mastiff/Labrador Retriever

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

Australian Cattle Dog/American Bulldog

Male, 11 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Pinky's adoption status with email updates.
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Pinky

Australian Cattle Dog/American Bulldog

Female, 11 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Peele's adoption status with email updates.
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Peele

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Kittle's adoption status with email updates.
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Kittle

Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Zurg's adoption status with email updates.
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Zurg

Domestic Shorthair

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

Dachshund

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

Australian Cattle Dog/American Bulldog

Male, 11 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 Hope's adoption status with email updates.
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Hope

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Estherville, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Snot's adoption status with email updates.
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Snot

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Jackson, MN

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