Humane Society of Northeast Iowa

09/15/2024

Murphy was a very popular boy with so much interest we could barely keep up with all the applications, emails, and phone calls we received about him. This handsome boy needed to find just the right fit in a forever home and thankfully he found it!! His new mom and dad sent us these pictures and an update saying “Murphy has settled into his forever home. He immediately became one of the family.” By the looks of that big grin and tail wag we’d say it was a match meant to be. THANK YOU FOR ADOPTING THIS SWEET BOY!!

09/14/2024

You might be saying, "I don't know how to paint!"

That’s the beauty of it--whether you’re a regular Picasso or haven’t picked up a paintbrush since Kindergarten, you can create an amazing custom portrait of your pet.

Wondering how it works?
It’s simple! Sign up--Phil will ask for a photo of your furry friend. He will then sketch your pet on a canvas so you’re all set and ready to go when you arrive! He’ll help you every step of the way to make sure your pet is perfectly captured on canvas.

Grab a friend or family member and join us for this one-of-a-kind experience.
Limited Seats. Sign up today: : https://paintfido.com/oct-3rd-humane-society-of-ne-iowa

09/14/2024

Stop by the Love & Friendship Adoption Center between 1 & 3 on September 14 to meet Hermione, a 7-year-old pug/chihuahua mix. She’s been at the shelter since May and is waiting for her forever home. She’s an energetic girl who loves fetch, hiking, shaking stuffies, and curling up in the sun.

Our Community Learning and Help Hours are held onsite Fridays 3:30-5 and Saturdays 1-3. Friday hours will include demonstrations and insight into how we prepare enrichment and other fun treats for the animals in our care. Stop by to learn how to make homemade pill pockets, stuff Kongs, create cat feeder toys out of household objects, and more!

Saturday hours will feature animal-based demonstrations and insight into the lives of HSNEI residents as they prepare for and await their new homes. Drop in to learn about fostering animals, doggy play groups, and more!

One activity will be planned for each session in addition to opportunities for help with forms and general questions.

All other services are by appointment only, including adoptions, owner surrenders, and found strays. Appointments can be scheduled seven days a week. We do not have the capacity to accept walk-ins. Please fill out the form on our website or email or call to schedule an appointment and we will do our best to get you scheduled as quickly as we can. If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at [email protected] or (563)382-0500.

09/12/2024

THANK YOU to the Luther College Women’s Tennis Team who used their day off from practice this week to volunteer at HSNEI. They toured the facility, learned about volunteer opportunities at HSNEI, and played with the dogs and cats. Lots of much-appreciated pets and snuggles were given to the cats and kittens at the shelter while dogs Roosevelt and Beatrix got to show off their fetching and sitting skills. Socialization and play opportunities for the pets awaiting their forever homes is so important and we hope to have this group visit again soon!!

09/11/2024

On this day we remember all of the lives lost in the attacks on September 11th, 2001. We also remember the incredible bravery of those heroes, both human and canine, who risked life and limb, day in and day out, working in rescue and recovery after the attacks. These dogs, with their keen senses and determination to the point of exhaustion, worked with their handlers in incredibly dangerous conditions to help find injured victims, comfort struggling rescue workers, and bring closure for the families of those who did not survive. Today we remember all the victims lost and honor the incredible sacrifices made by those heroes on two legs and four.

09/10/2024

This approximately 4-month-old male cat was found at a home near Frankville yesterday. He is fearful at this time but friendly. If he is yours or you know where he might belong please contact HSNEI.

09/09/2024

On August 24th there were SEVENTY-FOUR cleaner dogs in northeast Iowa. THANK YOU to the Monona Municipal Pool and Thrivent for supporting this fun event! But most of all: THANK YOU to the smiling families who brought their dogs to the swim!!

09/08/2024

~A LONG adoption update with a VERY happy end~

Back in May of 2023 a mama cat and her three little kittens came to HSNEI. One of those kittens, Chickpea, was quickly adopted and the next day the two remaining brothers, Tiger and Snuggles, were also adopted into a home together. For about a year Tiger (renamed Barnum) lived happily with his brother until unexpected changes occurred and Barnum needed to return to the shelter alone. Barnum, a sweet and gentle boy, was withdrawn and rather confused at being back in the shelter but did have an adopter come to take him home after a few weeks. This home did not turn out to be his forever home either and Barnum came back to the shelter yet again. We did a post for Barnum in the hopes his forever family would see and come in to meet with him. It turns out a family did see and were interested but they had already met Barnum the year before when they adopted the first kitten out of the litter, Chickpea!! Barnum and his other brother Chickpea (now Oliver) are living their absolute best lives together as brothers once again!! Their mom says “I am happy to report that Barnum (now Cheddar) is happy to have his new (old) playmate! Cheddar is a goofy, energetic, cuddly little guy. He is the perfect addition to our family…the only problem we have had so far is telling the two of them apart!” THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ADOPTING AND FOR GIVING CHEDDAR’S ADOPTION STORY SUCH A WONDERFUL ENDING!!

09/07/2024

This approximately 4-month-old male kitten was found at a home on 5th Avenue in Decorah earlier this week. If he is yours or you know where he might belong please contact HSNEI.

09/07/2024

Stop by the Love & Friendship Adoption Center between 1 & 3 on September 7 to meet and learn about a litter of 23-day-old bottle baby kittens! Since these little ones are without their mom, one of our dedicated foster families is feeding them every four hours and helping with their grooming and bathroom needs!

Our Community Learning and Help Hours are held onsite Fridays 3:30-5 and Saturdays 1-3. Friday hours will include demonstrations and insight into how we prepare enrichment and other fun treats for the animals in our care. Stop by to learn how to make homemade pill pockets, stuff Kongs, create cat feeder toys out of household objects, and more!

Saturday hours will feature animal-based demonstrations and insight into the lives of HSNEI residents as they prepare for and await their new homes. Drop in to learn about fostering animals, doggy play groups, and more!

One activity will be planned for each session in addition to opportunities for help with forms and general questions.

All other services are by appointment only, including adoptions, owner surrenders, and found strays. Appointments can be scheduled seven days a week. We do not have the capacity to accept walk-ins. Please fill out the form on our website or email or call to schedule an appointment and we will do our best to get you scheduled as quickly as we can. If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at [email protected] or (563)382-0500.

09/06/2024

This 8-month-old litter of Wheaten Terrier/Border Collie brothers and sisters-Nova, Boots, Misty, and Cody are our newest arrivals at HSNEI. We’re still learning about their personalities and, although everything is still a little new and different to them, these pups seem to want nothing more than to be loved. They can be a little wary of meeting new friends but it doesn’t take long for them to be leaning in for cuddles and belly rubs. They have previously lived with other dogs as well as children. Boots and Cody are doing exceptionally well walking on a leash while the girls are still a little unsure and prefer to be carried for now. For more information on these sweet pups or to fill out an adoption application visit www.hsnei.org/adoptabledogs today!!

09/06/2024

Join us for a fun-filled evening--
On October 3rd, Phil Rego is hosting a Paint Your Pet event for HSNEI!

To REGISTER: Scan or Visit
https://paintfido.com/oct-3rd-humane-society-of-ne-iowa

When you register, you will send a favorite picture to Phil so he can prep your canvas. Then you will join us on the 3rd to finish your masterpiece.

A big thank you to Phil for supporting local animal rescues and shelters!! He hosts these fun painting events each Spring and Fall and donates his proceeds to help the animals.

09/05/2024

Stop by the Love & Friendship Adoption Center between 3:30 & 5 on September 6 to learn about how we stuff Kongs with a few simple ingredients for food-based enrichment!

Our Community Learning and Help Hours are held onsite Fridays 3:30-5 and Saturdays 1-3. Friday hours will include demonstrations and insight into how we prepare enrichment and other fun treats for the animals in our care. Stop by to learn how to make homemade pill pockets, stuff Kongs, create cat feeder toys out of household objects, and more!

Saturday hours will feature animal-based demonstrations and insight into the lives of HSNEI residents as they prepare for and await their new homes. Drop in to learn about fostering animals, doggy play groups, and more!

One activity will be planned for each session in addition to opportunities for help with forms and general questions.

All other services are by appointment only, including adoptions, owner surrenders, and found strays. Appointments can be scheduled seven days a week. We do not have the capacity to accept walk-ins. Please fill out the form on our website or email or call to schedule an appointment and we will do our best to get you scheduled as quickly as we can. If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at [email protected] or (563)382-0500.

09/04/2024

This female dog was found at a home near West Ridge Road and 258th Street close to the Allamakee/Winneshiek county line. If she is yours or you know where she might belong please contact HSNEI.

09/03/2024

This good-looking young pup is Quantum. He is a 10-month-old Carolina Dog Mix looking for his forever home. This sweet boy was found wandering as a stray and sadly no one came to claim him. Quantum is a calm, gentle boy who loves to be near people especially if they give good chin scritches. He loves going for walks and exploring out in the Big Yard but likes to stay close as everything is still fairly new to this big pup. He’s not a big fan of playing with toys or chasing balls but instead prefers to sit with you in the grass and just enjoy the day. For more information on this beautiful boy or to fill out an application visit our website or stop by during our Community Learning hours Friday or Saturday!!

09/01/2024

Today is GINGER CAT APPRECIATION DAY-a day to celebrate all of those affectionate, chatty, laid back orangies out there!! We currently have ten of these golden beauties waiting to find their forever homes. From sweet, tiny Ivy to big handsome Mr. Sherbet-all of these boys and girls are ready to meet their forever families!! To learn more about these and all of our other adoptable cats (and dogs!!) or to fill out an adoption application visit our website or stop in during our Community Learning hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

08/30/2024

Sweet Camille is hoping this is her week to meet her forever family. This beautiful girl has a calm, quiet personality and tends to let the kittens and younger cats have the spotlight when visitors come to call while she’s happy to nap in a corner. At seven years old this calico beauty doesn’t ask for a lot. A home with a sunny window to watch birds from, a warm cat bed or lap, and the occasional head scratch would be more than enough for her. If you have room for an older gal like Camille please consider coming out to meet with this sweet girl or filling out an adoption application.

08/30/2024

08/29/2024

This stunning boy with the perfect sit is Murphy. He is a 1 1/2-year-old Goldendoodle looking for his forever home. Murphy is a pup who loves to please and enjoys nothing more than hearing all about what a good boy he is. He’s a curious kind of guy who loves to explore outside, go on walks, and chase the occasional squirrel. Murphy previously lived with his mother and liked to play with her-wrestling, chasing, and play growling. He’s not impressed with most toys but loves a good bone to chew on. Murphy has a history of asking very politely to go outside to potty, has had some obedience training, and was accustomed to holding down the fort while his previous owners were away for a good part of the day. For more information on this handsome boy or to fill out an adoption application visit www.hsnei.org/adoptabledogs today!!

08/27/2024

This very sweet approximately 3-month-old male kitten was found by students at Decorah Middle School today. If he is yours or you know where he might belong please contact HSNEI.

08/27/2024

We are 3//4ths of our way through kitten season.
Thanks, everyone!!

Join our DOUBLE DOLLARS Food Campaign to help feed dogs and cats: https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/d7aea1f1-921e-4b7c-b22e-776064ce7067

08/26/2024

Our weekend staff members will be out town this coming weekend--August 30th and 31st.
We will not open for Community & Learning Hours this weekend on Friday and Saturday.
Regular hours will resume on the following weekend -- on September 6th and 7th.
We look forward to seeing you in September!

08/26/2024

HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY!! This is a day that celebrates all the amazing canines out there who are already well-loved by their families and also brings awareness to those still waiting for theirs. We currently have 15 pups looking for forever homes at HSNEI. From Scooby Doo who has been waiting for over a year to Quantum who arrived just today. We know that each and every one of these very good boys and girls has a family out there just waiting to meet them. If you’ve been thinking about bringing a new companion or family member home please visit www.hsnei.org/adoptabledogs to learn more about these sweet pups!!

08/26/2024

*** OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND ***

This female dog was found at a home on Gruber Ridge Road near Lansing this morning. If she is yours or you know where she might belong please contact HSNEI.

08/25/2024

HSNEI has had over ONE HUNDRED KITTENS come through our doors so far this year and they just seem to keep coming!! That’s an awful lot of little ones to clean up after so we are extremely grateful to World's Best Cat Litter for their partnership. Thanks to them we have all the litter we need to keep up with these and all of our other adoptable cats and kittens. THANK YOU to World’s Best Cat Litter and to all the adopters who have adopted cats and kittens so far this year. To find out more about the sweet (adoptable) faces shown here and all of our other available cats visit www.hsnei.org/adoptablecats today!!

08/24/2024

Stop by the Love & Friendship Adoption Center between 1 & 3 on August 24 to meet and learn about some special kittens with some inspiring success stories. Botflies, ringworm (now cured), or a rough start to life hasn’t slowed these kittens down as they continue to thrive and wait for their forever homes.

Our Community Learning and Help Hours are held onsite Fridays 3:30-5 and Saturdays 1-3. Friday hours will include demonstrations and insight into how we prepare enrichment and other fun treats for the animals in our care. Stop by to learn how to make homemade pill pockets, stuff Kongs, create cat feeder toys out of household objects, and more!

Saturday hours will feature animal-based demonstrations and insight into the lives of HSNEI residents as they prepare for and await their new homes. Drop in to learn about fostering animals, doggy play groups, and more!

One activity will be planned for each session in addition to opportunities for help with forms and general questions.

All other services are by appointment only, including adoptions, owner surrenders, and found strays. Appointments can be scheduled seven days a week. We do not have the capacity to accept walk-ins. Please fill out the form on our website or email or call to schedule an appointment and we will do our best to get you scheduled as quickly as we can. If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at [email protected] or (563)382-0500.

08/24/2024

Mid-80s temperature & 70% humidity!
Join us at the Monona pool for a fun time with treats and games.
For online tickets and registration form:
https://bit.ly/Swim-Tickets-Registration

08/23/2024

PICARD, LILITH, HONEY, AND JANEWAY NEED YOUR HELP!! These four kittens represent some of HSNEI’s tiniest currently adoptable pets and are each an example of why having plenty of quality food on hand is so important for growth and development. These adorable little ones are growing strong and healthy because of generous donations of food but unfortunately it just hasn’t been enough to keep up with all the mouths we have to feed. Because of the constant need for dog and cat food HSNEI is partnering with a pet food distributor to purchase food in bulk to ensure no one goes hungry. Donations of pet food are still very much welcome and appreciated but monetary donations put towards the purchase of bulk orders can get us 30-50% more food to stock our pantry with. Please consider donating at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/2ab57243-b35d-4c66-8bcb-86dc316f1413 to help keep these and all of our other adoptable cats and dogs well fed!!

08/23/2024

Join us tomorrow for Fun, Treats, & Games!
Buy tickets, fill in registration, bring proof of current vaccinations for "fast" entry to the pool area:
https://bit.ly/Swim-Tickets-Registration

08/23/2024

Come swim with your dog on August 24th at the Monona Aquatic Family Center! The Annual Dogswim will be held on August 24th from 11AM to 3PM, with a raindate of August 25th. Registration is $15.00 for the first dog, and $10 for any additional dogs. Enjoy poolside beverages and food. Proceeds from this event benefit the cats and dogs of the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa and the Rivers & Bluffs Animal Shelter. See our pages for more info. Your dog will be happy, tired, and clean.