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Providing services &  resources that improve quality of life &
help people and pets live better lives

Working in neighborhoods so people and pets can thrive

--Serving a 5-County Area--
Allamakee     Clayton      Fayette     Howard   Winneshiek

News & Events

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Partners for Pets
Chocolate Milk, Scooby Doo, & Boone were especially excited to go home after waiting longer than expected.

EIGHTEEN CATS & DOGS ADOPTEDduring our 2-weekEmpty the Shelters Event!

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Serena & Astro, 2 sweet wallflower cats, finally came out into the spotlight.

Beautiful pups--Marquette & Ash--found perfect families and went home to play with kids of their own.

Bashful was only with us for a few days before his mom and dad scooped him up.

Winston and Churchill (brothers) are now settled into their forever home together.

EIGHT kittens went to their homes where they are entertaining their forever families with their antics.
THANKS, ADOPTERS
FOR WELCOMING THESE AMAZING PETS
INTO YOUR HOMES!!

Many thanks to our generous Kitten Season Supporters!!
We greatly appreciate all your help and contributions.
Special Thanks to the CASINO QUEEN MARQUETTE for their generous donation that provides food and medications for these precious little tykes.

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We Appreciate

Your Support!

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FIND YOUR BEST MATCH

ENRICH YOUR LIFE & THEIRS

CHANGE LIVES TODAY

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If You Find a Dog or Cat--

Found dogs and cats are often someone's pets. Before calling local authorities, check for identification. If the dog/cat is wearing identification, try to contact the owner.

 

Whenever possible, keep the pet close to where your found it: 90+% of lost pets are within 1 mile of their home. Keep the pet in a safe, secure space separated from your own pets.

Contact the closest veterinary clinic, animal shelter, police department, or sheriff's office that is open and ask them to scan for a microchip. If microchiped, the chip will contain the owner's contact information.

Post FOUND LOST DOG or CAT with a picture and where you found the pet on social media. Ask one of the above listed organizations to post on their social media pages. You can also post on local community groups on Facebook.

 

Before posting, check posts from people who have lost pets for a potential match. If you cannot hold the pet until locating its owner, contact your local animal services/animal control agency.  Local animal services/control agencies have authority through state and local laws to help and house stray pets. Your local animal services/control agency is the first place a pet owner will contact when looking for a lost pet.

Important Note: HSNEI can only accept lost/stray pets by appointment--in support of local animal services/control agencies and the community.

After searching the immediate area, widen the search: take a picture to show people you meet and ask them to contact you if they see your pet.  Ask them to contact you immediately and not chase or follow your pet.

Place familiar belongings outside in a sheltered area to draw your pet home: your clothing, your pet's favorite blanket or toy. You can also set a humane trap using tuna or other fragrant food.

Cats are often drawn to the smell of their own litter boxes.

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If You Lose Your Dog or Cat--

Begin a search: grab a picture and your cell phone. Start searching the immediate area where pet was last seen. If you have multiple people and don't know where your pet went, spread out.

 

If your pet has a microchip, contact your microchip registry company to let them know your pet is missing and to verify that your address, phone#, and other contact details are up to date.

Check crawl spaces, open areas under porches and decks, and other sheltered spots. Ask close neighbors to do the same. Check often to see if your pet has returned.

 

Call local animal services/control agencies and check the social media pages of HSNEI and other local community pages for found pet posts.

Posting flyers and newspaper may help. Check surrounding shelters and animal control agencies. Sometimes--with the best of intentions--people take your pet hours away from their home.

 

Keep checking all places. It may take time, especially if your pet is farther away from home. Be patient and don't give up hope.

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2345 Millennium Rd

Decorah, IA 52101

(563) 382-0500

info@hsnei.org

Friday 3:30 - 5 pm

Saturday 1 - 3 pm

Monday & Wednesday 12 - 2 pm

Thursday 10 - 12 pm

Friday 2 - 3:30 pm

By Appointment Only
Scheduled 7 days a week
Adoptions - Found Strays - Owner Surrenders

Copyright 2013-2024 by Humane Society of Northeast Iowa (dba HSNEI), all rights reserved.

HSNEI is a tax deductible organization incorporated as a 501c(3)  in the United States.

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