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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 Lena's adoption status with email updates.
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Lena

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Ellington's adoption status with email updates.
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Ellington

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Eleanor's adoption status with email updates.
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Eleanor

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Roxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Collie/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Mike's adoption status with email updates.
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Mike

Collie/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 10 mos
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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Northwoods Humane Society

Humane Society of Burnett County, Inc

7410 County Road D, PO Box 621,
Webster, WI 54893

Rescued Tails Animal Sanctuary

W 9380 Co. Hwy B,
Shell Lake, WI 54871

Washburn County Area Humane Society

1300 Roundhouse Road,
Spooner, WI 54801

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Barron, WI
We'll also keep you updated on A MT Bertha's adoption status with email updates.
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A MT Bertha

Bichon Frise

Female, 8 yrs 5 mos
Ashland, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Ferry's adoption status with email updates.
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Ferry

Siberian Husky/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Webster, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Fritz's adoption status with email updates.
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Fritz

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 mos
Ladysmith, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Kirby's adoption status with email updates.
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Kirby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Webster, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Fergus's adoption status with email updates.
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Fergus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Shell Lake, WI

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