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Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter

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Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter

Stephen Memorial offer pet resources and pet education while caring for 400+ animals per year.
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Stephen Memorial, with the help of the Mahaska Humane Society, cares for 400 to 600 animals per year. We provide animal control services for the City of Oskaloosa, rural Mahaska County and smaller municipalities that have signed contracts with SMAS. In addition, we also work to educate the community about responsible pet ownership through multiple community outreach programs and through our "Spay

the County" program in which we offer spay/neuter assistance to low-income families within Mahaska County, IA. Though we are a small shelter, serving a rural community, we pride ourselves on having a progressive view on animal sheltering as a field as well as the ways animal welfare organizations are a value to the community. While we are not a "no-kill" animal shelter, we work hard to find alternatives to euthanasia through innovative programs such as our Barn Cat program for feral cats, Trap-Neuter-Return, waived adoption fees on adult cats and partnerships with shelters and rescue groups throughout the region who share the goal of decreasing unnecessary euthanasia. Because of this, we take pride in the fact that we are able to account for every stray animal in the area we serve, regardless of health or temperament, while still maintaining a live release rate of over 90%. We do not turn away any stray animals found in Mahaska County, and we do not pick and choose which owner-surrendered animals we will take in based on temperament or health.

12/17/2024

My wife and I came into the animal shelter after we got married to just give some kitties some love and Siren ended up choosing me to be her mama. When she came home she adjusted right away, she got right into playing and running around with her kitty sisters Willow and Koolaid, and her dog sister Luna. She is a spitfire and keeps us on our toes for sure! She has started watching the birds and has started making the instinctual clicking noise with Willow! It’s adorable! She loves to wake us up in the morning by sitting on us or our pillows! & her purrs sound like a train! She was the best edition to our fur baby family, we feel complete ❤️

12/15/2024

My wife and I adopted Willow on August 21st, 2021. We went into Oskaloosa to look for a car and instead we came home with our precious Willow baby. When we brought her home she was very shy and hid for a few weeks. However when she came out of her shell she became a mama figure to our other cat Koolaid. Now she runs and plays, meows at night and demands bedtime pets and love, she loves our black lab and newest edition Siren. She is the best baby, with the sweetest temperament and we are so grateful we found her!

12/14/2024

Mateo is a 3 month old male cat. Mateo is an energetic little guy. He is very much a cat that will come up to you to get love and then go and do his own thing. He does like to play and run around like any other kitten. If you are interested in meeting Mateo go to stephenmemorial.org.

12/13/2024

Star is a 10 month old Australian Shepherd mix. She is a very gentle dog. Star gets along with the other dogs here at the shelter, doesn't seem to mind the cats, and does great with kids of all ages. Star is kennel trained and we are pretty sure she is housebroken also. If you are interested in meeting Star go to our website stephenmemorial.org and fill out an application!

12/13/2024

What are some tips or tricks that you use to keep your cat from destroying your Christmas Tree?

12/13/2024

Jackal was lucky enough to hang our with Officer Jen for a bit. Jackal came to the shelter when he was just a tiny little kitten. When he arrived at the shelter the staff there noticed a wound on his back end. He was taken to the vet immediately. While at the vet they discovered that inside the wound had maggots. Thanks to the wonderful vet staff he was able to make a full recovery! Jackal is great with other cats, kids and doesn't mind the dogs. As you can see he is a very loving cat that likes to ride around on your shoulders. If you are interested in giving him a great home, go to stephenmemorial.org and fill out an adoption application!

12/12/2024

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is "Nina", a beautiful 2 year old kitty who loves to cuddle with her human, gets along great with other pets, and craves attention. Nina is a chill kinda gal who would make a great addition to any family. Nina is fully vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home.

And because Nina is the Pet of the Week, the adoption fee is only $30 this week!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Nina or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.

Check out our visit about Nina with Shanna & Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

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12/12/2024

Some of you may have seen canisters like this one at some business's here in Oskaloosa, but aren't sure what they are for. These are set up in local business's for fund's for our spay and neuter clinics. When you donate your spare change it is helping family's be able to spay and neuter their pets for a very low cost. It is also helping put a stop to unwanted litters. We have canister's at Tasos', Hunter's, Family Restaurant, Baily's Office Supply, True Value, Mahaska Drug, H&S Feed, Whitney's Paw Spa, and here at the Animal Shelter. Thank you to our amazing community that continues to support us! We could not do this without you.

12/11/2024

Update: Has been returned to owner.

This dog was found on Ridgeway Ave. If he is yours please contact the shelter at 641-673-3991 or message us on Messenger.

12/11/2024

Today is National Holiday Food Drive for Needy Animals. Today is a day to donate food to your local Animal Shelters. We are very fortunate to have Biscuit's Cupboard. It is a pet food pantry that is every 3rd Saturday of the month. This resource helps people in Mahaska County get food for their pets. If you are able to give during this time. Please consider donating to Biscuit's Cupboard. You can donate by bringing any pet food out to the shelter during business hours.

12/10/2024

Sunni, is such a Joy to my life. When I came to adopt a dog there was 9 pit bulls. I waited and a few days later I got a call that they had a small dog they thought would be prefect for me. I had waited too long after my chihuahua Kayely had passed away and I was severally depressed. The day I came to meet this little cutie, my whole world changed for the better in every way!!! She jumped out of the cage as if I was her LONG lost Mother! She cried when I had to leave her. She had to remain at the facility until she could be spayed. I came every day to see her for two weeks. She hated it when I left each time. One day even hurting her nose on the fencing outside and I cried and said sweet baby don't hurt yourself, I promise Momma will be back tomorrow.
The estimated her age at a year and a half. So her Birthday is July 28th (one we chose for her) and she is now 8 1/2 years old. She has always been healthy until she past year. She has had her challenges, with a crazy virus she got that the doctors didn't thane a name for, and soon many dogs got it. Then a few months later she got Kennel cough from having her nails done at her vets office. Recently she had some allergy issues, but once again has conquered that! So proud of my sweet Sunni and her resilience to stay healthy. She loves me and I love her!! Best friends forever!!! Thank you Steven's Memorial for putting us together! Forever Grateful!

12/09/2024

Officer Carmichael came and hung out with Kraken. He is a 8 month old DSH male. He is a very loving cat that loves to be around people. He does great with other kids, other cats and dogs. If you are interested in meeting him go to stephenmemorial.org and fill out an application!

12/09/2024

Hi I’m Huck but I was known as Hickory during my time at Stephen Memorial. My mom came and brought me home in March 2023 after she saw a Facebook post saying I was a goofball. My mom says I’m the most bestest boy around and I make her laugh, a lot (mostly during my night-time zoomies). My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family - we go on walks, lots of car rides (the best ones are car rides to get pup cups), and cheering on any sort of sporting event my dad has on (Go Buccs, Go Hawks!!!). I end every night with snuggles with mom telling me how much she loves me!! How awesome is that!?! I hope every doggo gets this lucky!!
Thank you for helping me find my forever home 🖤

Love,

Huck, Huckie, Duckie, King Duck, the most handsome boy (my mom says so)
(Kelsie Tomlin, Huck’s mom 🥰)

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1716 Pella Avenue
Oskaloosa, IA
52577

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+16416733991

Website

http://www.stephenmemorial.org/

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SMAS Giving Tuesday 2024

Giving Tuesday- Every year, approximately 7.6 million homeless commpanion animals nationally find themselves in need of care and shelter. These animals, each with their own unique personality and story, are searching for a loving family to call their own. Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter is committed to helping these animals find their forever homes. Why Support Your Local Shelter? Supporting your local animal shelter, like Stephen Memorial, has a significant impact on the welfare of animals in your community. Here are a few reasons why your support is crucial: Rescue and Care: Shelters provide essential services such as rescuing animals from dire situations and offering them a safe haven. Medical Attention: Animals receive necessary medical care, vaccinations, and spaying or neutering, ensuring they are healthy and ready for adoption. Adoption Services: Shelters work tirelessly to match animals with the right families, increasing the chances of successful adoptions. Community Education: Shelters often run programs to educate the public about responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying/neutering. How You Can Help This Giving Tuesday, consider making a difference in the lives of these deserving animals. Here’s how you can support the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter: Donate: Financial contributions go a long way in providing food, medical care, and other essentials for the animals. Volunteer: Offer your time to help with daily operations, events, or simply spending time with the animals. Foster: Provide a temporary home for animals, giving them love and attention while they await adoption. Adopt: Open your home to a new family member and give a homeless animal the loving environment they deserve. Remember, every little bit helps. By supporting your local shelter, you are directly contributing to the well-being of countless animals and helping them find their forever families. This Giving Tuesday, make a heartfelt choice and support Stephen Memorial Animal

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Stephen Memorial, with the help of the Mahaska Humane Society, cares for 600 to 700 animals per year. We provide animal control services for the City of Oskaloosa, rural Mahaska County and smaller municipalities that have signed contracts with SMAS. In addition, we also work to educate the community about responsible pet ownership through multiple community outreach programs and through our "Spay the County" program in which we offer spay/neuter assistance to low-income families within Mahaska County, IA. Though we are a small shelter, serving a rural community, we pride ourselves on having a progressive view on animal sheltering as a field as well as the ways animal welfare organizations are a value to the community. While we are not a "no-kill" animal shelter, we work hard to find alternatives to euthanasia through innovative programs such as our Barn Cat program for feral cats, Trap-Neuter-Return, and partnerships with shelters and rescue groups throughout the region who share the goal of decreasing unnecessary euthanasia. Because of this, we take pride in the fact that we are able to account for every stray animal in the area we serve, regardless of health or temperament, while still maintaining a live release rate of over 90%.