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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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Address
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 Sienna's adoption status with email updates.
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Sienna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Kimberly's adoption status with email updates.
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Kimberly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Glen's adoption status with email updates.
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Glen

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
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 Noodles's adoption status with email updates.
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Noodles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 11 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Papaya's adoption status with email updates.
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Papaya

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 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 9 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Porsche's adoption status with email updates.
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Porsche

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 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 Butter Pecan's adoption status with email updates.
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Butter Pecan

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

German Shorthaired Pointer/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Jackson, MN

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