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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 McMuffin's adoption status with email updates.
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McMuffin

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Checkers's adoption status with email updates.
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Checkers

Fox Terrier (Wirehaired)

Male, 3 yrs
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Hershey's adoption status with email updates.
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Hershey

Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Flurry's adoption status with email updates.
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Flurry

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Delia's adoption status with email updates.
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Delia

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
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.

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Shell Lake, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Woody's adoption status with email updates.
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Woody

American Bulldog

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Boxer

Female, 2 yrs
Ashland, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Kaleidoscope's adoption status with email updates.
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Kaleidoscope

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Ladysmith, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Dazey's adoption status with email updates.
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Dazey

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs
Barron, WI

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