Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter

Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter Stephen Memorial offer pet resources and pet education while caring for 400+ animals per year.

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.

This little fella has been caught. If he is yours or you know who he belongs please reach out to the shelter at 641-673-...
06/14/2026

This little fella has been caught. If he is yours or you know who he belongs please reach out to the shelter at 641-673-3991 or message us on Facebook.

From spicy baby to lovely lady💚Roxie was not always the sweet lump we know and love. When she first came in, she was unc...
06/13/2026

From spicy baby to lovely lady💚

Roxie was not always the sweet lump we know and love. When she first came in, she was uncooperative with staff and would often bat our hands away during morning cleaning.
But with some time(and a couple bowls of canned food), she started to come around.
Now, she spends her days sitting by the door of her pod--hoping to find a new place to call home🏡.
Roxie is 3 years old. She loves to play with her roommates or on her own and sometimes try out the newly donated beds and let us know which ones are her favorite.
She has become a remarkable cat deserving of a house filled with love(like all the others!)

LONG TERMThor does not concern himself with thunderstorms when there are more pressing matters.For instance, HE'S STILL ...
06/12/2026

LONG TERM
Thor does not concern himself with thunderstorms when there are more pressing matters.
For instance, HE'S STILL HERE!
Thor would love nothing more than a person to take him home and let him love them with all of his heart.
Thor is a very good boy and a very handsome gentleman.
Won't you give this guy a chance?
As a long term, his adoption fee is $50

This guy is missing from the Penn Blvd area. If you see him please call 972-822-3880.
06/12/2026

This guy is missing from the Penn Blvd area. If you see him please call 972-822-3880.

Bandit is here to steal your hearts💚🤫This playful, 1 year old kitty is always ready to play!Upon entering her room, Band...
06/12/2026

Bandit is here to steal your hearts💚🤫
This playful, 1 year old kitty is always ready to play!
Upon entering her room, Bandit comes out—eager to please and be pleased by your mere presence.
She likes to feel the love people have for her. After being left behind by her previous owner and taken in by a very kind relative, she likes to be around a person and feel reassured that she won't be abandoned again.
If you are wanting to give this gal a 2nd chance at happiness, put in an application on Bandit today!

He is home!!This old fella was found on the corner of Sheridan and East St in Beacon. If he is yours or you know where h...
06/11/2026

He is home!!

This old fella was found on the corner of Sheridan and East St in Beacon. If he is yours or you know where he belongs please call us at 641-673-3991 or message us on Facebook.

Shelter name: Monty

Ego loves the sound of his own voice and he is quite willing to use it to voice his displeasure.He demands you be right ...
06/11/2026

Ego loves the sound of his own voice and he is quite willing to use it to voice his displeasure.
He demands you be right next to him, letting him give you all the love that he has in him. 3 years on the streets have let him build a bit of a tough guy persona but he's too much of a sweetheart to keep it up.
Help a guy move past his hoodlum days and let him bring love into your household!
Come out to meet Ego!

06/11/2026

This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is "Avi", a 3 year old mixed breed pooch who loves walks, and has a very friendly disposition. Avi is a big boy, weighing in around 50 lbs, but he's a great dog who would make an awesome new best friend!

Avi is fully vetted, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped, and is ready for his 'furr-ever' home!

And since Avi is the H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is only $35 this week!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Avi 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 Avi with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

https://soundcloud.com/user-583130944/pet-of-the-week-avi

06/11/2026
Do you ever feel watched?...No?Would you like to?Mothra is our resident office supervisor and we think she is doing an A...
06/11/2026

Do you ever feel watched?...No?
Would you like to?
Mothra is our resident office supervisor and we think she is doing an AMAZING job!
The front desk says that they feel thoroughly watched and supervised👁
If you are in need of supervision, come out to meet Mothra!

Address

1716 Pella Avenue
Oskaloosa, IA
52577

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16416733991

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