Humane Society of Northeast Iowa

Humane Society of Northeast Iowa HSNEI serves people and companion animals in NE Iowa through its programs in the five-county area.
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🎉 Get ready to unleash the fun! 🎉On August 30th, dog lovers and book enthusiasts have 2x the reason to dive into HSNEI’s...
08/04/2025

🎉 Get ready to unleash the fun! 🎉
On August 30th, dog lovers and book enthusiasts have 2x the reason to dive into HSNEI’s 16th annual Pup Swim Event at the LeRoy & Colleen Darby Family Aquatic Center in Monona.
Let the dogs cool off & help raise funds for HSNEI's Humane Education Adventures and the Murphy Helwig Library's Children's Juvenile Fiction Book Collections.

Dogs Rule the Pool -11am to 3pm
11am to Noon: Small dogs only (16” or less at the shoulders)
Noon - 3pm: Open Swim for all dogs

Registration & Requirements
- Proof of current rabies & distemper vaccinations (DAPP) from your veterinarian
- Recommended: bordetella (kennel cough) vaccination
To ensure a safe, comfortable environment, participants agree to:
- Bring friendly, well socialized dogs
- Keep your dog(s) next to you while on leash and respectful of other dogs and people while off-leash
- Not bring female dogs in heat or dogs with open wounds or skin conditions
Pre-register: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-monona-pup-swim

We recently received an update on a very sweet pup, Thor, who came to HSNEI with a congenital eyesight issue. We are hap...
08/03/2025

We recently received an update on a very sweet pup, Thor, who came to HSNEI with a congenital eyesight issue. We are happy to report it’s not stopping him from living his very best life with his forever family. His new mom says:

“We had the blessing of adopting Thor, and we couldn't be happier! He fits in so well with our family and we absolutely adore him!

Some things he loves:
🐾Chewing on antlers
🐾Playing outside with his sister Lady
🐾Sleeping on his spot on the couch
🐾Camping
🐾Eating

Sometimes seeing objects around him is a little challenging for him with his eyesight, but that doesn't stop him from being a happy and playful dog!”

We are so thankful to each and every adopter who opens their home to a cat or dog but we are especially grateful to those families willing to take on a new pet with special needs. THANK YOU FOR ADOPTING THIS ADORABLE BOY!!

08/03/2025

It’s amazing how much fun a litter of kittens can have with some rope, wood, and a key on a string. THANK YOU to the generous donor who makes these amazing cat scratchers and brought one by along with some bags of kitten food the other day. As much as Sutton, Sam, Sloane, and Stella are enjoying their playtime, though, they would much rather get to go home with their forever families so they can play like this all the time. For more information on these sweet little ones or to fill out an adoption application, visit www.hsnei.org/adoptablecats today!!

These four little ones are still waiting for homes at HSNEI. Starting out with a dozen puppies sure seemed like a lot at...
08/01/2025

These four little ones are still waiting for homes at HSNEI. Starting out with a dozen puppies sure seemed like a lot at first but most of them were scooped right up into the arms of their new families. Somehow these adorable boys and girls have been overlooked. Hetty, Clarabell, John H. Watson, and Lord Peter Whimsy are hoping there’s still enough summer left for them to get out there and do all the fun things the other pups are getting to do in their new homes. Swimming, hiking, boating, fairs, and soaking up the sun on the beach are just a few of the things the other pups have been up to. These four are getting awfully tired of looking at the same four walls of their kennels and wondering if they’ll get to be the next to go home. If you’ve been looking for a new four-legged family member these guys and gals would love to meet you. For more information or to fill out an adoption application visit www.hsnei.org/adoptabledogs today!!

Buttons and Cloud are HSNEI’s two tiniest residents currently waiting for a home. These little ones would usually be lea...
08/01/2025

Buttons and Cloud are HSNEI’s two tiniest residents currently waiting for a home. These little ones would usually be learning about what it means to be a cat from their mother, but unfortunately, these two are having to face the world with just each other. Everything is new to them, including litter box training, which can be a little tricky when you can barely get over the litter box. Thankfully, with World's Best Cat Litter, these two are catching on quickly. THANK YOU, World’s Best, for helping us care for these little ones and all of our other cats and kittens while they await their forever homes!!

*** OWNER WAS FOUND ***This male dog has taken up residence at a home in Lime Springs. He is intact and wearing a collar...
07/31/2025

*** OWNER WAS FOUND ***

This male dog has taken up residence at a home in Lime Springs. He is intact and wearing a collar but the finders have been unable to locate his owner in that area. If he is yours or you know where he might belong please contact HSNEI.

Sometimes it’s just too hot out to go play in the Big Yard, so we have to find other ways to keep the dogs busy. Handsom...
07/29/2025

Sometimes it’s just too hot out to go play in the Big Yard, so we have to find other ways to keep the dogs busy. Handsome Rico spent the afternoon helping clean out the Meet and Greet room today and did a particularly phenomenal job sorting through bags of donated dog clothes. He’s not sure what Dolly would do if she had been waiting for a family for nearly six months now, but he’s pretty sure she would put on a big smile, keep her chin up, and not give up hope just like him. For more information on this sweet, playful, snuggly boy, visit www.hsnei.org/adoptabledogs.

After Veronica (now Elly) went home, we received a very short but sweet update:“We are in total love with Elly.”With her...
07/27/2025

After Veronica (now Elly) went home, we received a very short but sweet update:

“We are in total love with Elly.”

With her big puppy dog eyes, super soft fur, and quiet, thoughtful demeanor we had a feeling that would be the case. Elly was one sweet pup and from the looks of it she’s been settling in nicely with her new family doing everything from getting lots of snuggles to going for her first boat ride. We are so happy for Elly and her new mom and dad. THANK YOU FOR ADOPTING!!

COME SEE US AT NORDIC FEST!! John H. Watson, Dennis, Charlie, Lord Peter Wimsey, and Mac are getting all geared up this ...
07/26/2025

COME SEE US AT NORDIC FEST!! John H. Watson, Dennis, Charlie, Lord Peter Wimsey, and Mac are getting all geared up this morning to head out to Nordic Fest. Each of them hopes to get some fresh air, pets, and Nordic-themed treats while mingling downtown. Most of all, though, they hope to meet the right person who might just be their forever family. Stop by from 3:00-6:00 p.m. today on the 400 block of West Water Street to meet with this adorable crew!!

HAPPY NORDIC FEST 2025 EVERYONE!! Although we can’t promise kittens in bunads or pups in authentic Viking gear, we will ...
07/26/2025

HAPPY NORDIC FEST 2025 EVERYONE!! Although we can’t promise kittens in bunads or pups in authentic Viking gear, we will be downtown Saturday on the 400 block of West Water Street from 3-6 p.m. with puppies and kittens ready to meet their forever families. Stop by for snuggles, give the pups a Norwegian treat, play animal-themed games, and pick out a cat or dog sticker. You can also learn more about HSNEI and all the services we offer. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

We recently had two incredible youngsters hold a very successful lemonade stand for HSNEI. They raised nearly $200 and t...
07/25/2025

We recently had two incredible youngsters hold a very successful lemonade stand for HSNEI. They raised nearly $200 and then purchased all of these great items for the cats and dogs waiting for homes. If you look hard, you can see adoptable Phoebe doing a very thorough inspection of all the donated goodies. She gave everything a paws up except for the blue squeaky pig, which she gladly passed on to one of the pups. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK, BOYS, AND FOR BEING SUCH AMAZING ANIMAL ADVOCATES!!

THESE LITTLE ONES NEED YOU!! We currently have THIRTY-THREE cats and kittens at HSNEI under the age of one. Several of t...
07/24/2025

THESE LITTLE ONES NEED YOU!! We currently have THIRTY-THREE cats and kittens at HSNEI under the age of one. Several of them have spent a good deal of their lives in the shelter, and many newer arrivals have been waiting for weeks or months already. Kittens should be free to run, play, and explore, but unfortunately, that’s not easy to do living in a cat condo. Space is limited, as is the number of staff and volunteers needed to give these sweet little ones the love and snuggles they deserve. PLEASE-if you’ve been considering adopting a new feline friend, visit www.hsnei.org/adoptablecats to fill out an adoption application. If you can’t adopt, you can help by fostering, volunteering, or donating. We are currently at capacity for cats and kittens, so every adoptive or foster home will free up space for us to help that many more cats!!

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2345 Millennium Road
Decorah, IA
52101

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