Northwoods Humane Society

Northwoods Humane Society Enhancing the lives of pets in need and the people who care about them. Mission
To enhance the lives of pets in need and the people who care about them.

Vision
We envision a community where every animal, and relationship between people and pets, is valued and cherished. Core Values
Compassion: We practice empathy, care and respect in our work with animals, our community, and each other. Integrity: We believe in fostering a transparent culture by being honest and accountable with each other and our community. Learning: We value the ongoing exchang

e of information and knowledge with each other and the community and celebrate the expansion of creativity and innovation that it produces. Connection: We work collaboratively to create an accessible Northwoods experience where each person and pet is welcomed and acknowledged as the individual they are. Our shelter is inspected and licensed by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. License -141010

Meet 2 year old Brienne: (currently in foster)Brienne is a beautiful tortie girl who has made incredible progress durin...
06/19/2026

Meet 2 year old Brienne: (currently in foster)

Brienne is a beautiful tortie girl who has made incredible progress during her time in foster care. When she first arrived, she was extremely shy and wouldn’t come out of her crate. With time, patience, and the freedom to adjust at her own pace, she has truly blossomed. Now she greets me each day with happy meows and is always waiting to say hello.
Once Brienne trusts you, she becomes an incredibly affectionate companion who loves attention and pets. She’ll happily roll over for affection while batting at her favorite wand toy at the same time. She especially enjoys canned wet food and loves Churu treats. Food has definitely been one of the ways to win her heart!
Brienne has not been directly introduced to my resident cats, but they have interacted through a baby gate. Even when my cats hiss or growl, she remains calm and seems more curious than bothered. She gives every impression that she would enjoy having feline friends in her future home.
She has not been tested with dogs or young children. However, I believe she could do well with older, calm, and respectful children who understand that she may need time and space to settle in.
Brienne’s ideal adopter is someone who understands that shy cats need patience and kindness. While she has become a loving, social companion with me, she will likely need time to feel comfortable in a new environment and with new people. The reward for that patience is a sweet, affectionate cat who will greet you with happy meows and become a loyal, loving friend.

To meet Brienne, please follow this link:
www.northwoodshs.org/adoption-application/

PUPDATE - Adopted!Spotlight on 5 year old Duke:Meet Duke, a typical lab who loves everyone and everything. He's a friend...
06/18/2026

PUPDATE - Adopted!

Spotlight on 5 year old Duke:

Meet Duke, a typical lab who loves everyone and everything. He's a friendly and happy guy who enjoys spending lots of time with people and the great outdoors. He originally was a garage dog so living in a home is going to be a fun new adventure for him. While here at NHS we've learned he LOVES tennis balls and a couple toys that he spends most of the time in his kennel playing with. When you walk by he grabs a toy to show you and gives full body wiggles because the excitement cannot be contained.

Good With Cats: Possibly he has seen them and sniffed them. Did not chase them.
Good With Dogs: Possibly. Has really only ever been around his friend Oakley . We do recommend a slow introduction
Good With Kids: Yes, there were kids in the house he lived at. We do recommend a slow introduction.

Medical note: there was an incident after playing in the heat where Duke had one seizure type event, he's been cleared medically and no reason for the seizure was found. Future adopters may never see one again, if there's concern future adopters should talk to their vet about seizure's in dogs.
For more info: www.northwoodshs.org/adoptable-dogs/

It is a dreary day but perfect for bringing home a new family member to cuddle up with!All of these adorable little ones...
06/17/2026

It is a dreary day but perfect for bringing home a new family member to cuddle up with!
All of these adorable little ones are ready for adoption so come on in and meet them. We're open 12-5pm today.
(No need to send in an application ahead of time.)
For more info about all of them:
www.northwoodshs.org/adoptable-cats/
www.northwoodshs.org/adoptable-dogs/

Alumni Update: ❤I wanted to give an update on Nessy (fka Minny) who we adopted in January 2025. Nessy started as such a...
06/16/2026

Alumni Update: ❤

I wanted to give an update on Nessy (fka Minny) who we adopted in January 2025.
Nessy started as such a shy cat but has grown into a big, bold personality. She enjoys spending her days running around with 2 dogs and 1 cat sibling. She insists on sleeping on top of you and running to the door with the dogs when someone gets home. Nessy was a perfect little girl when she went to a studio for pictures, something I would have never thought possible when she hid when we first got her. She's the perfect reminder to take a chance on those kitties that aren't outgoing at first. We couldn't imagine our life without her now.
(Hopefully someone else will take a chance on the kitties that don't shine in the shelter. She hissed and growled for the first couple of weeks but now she won't leave my side and grooms the 50lb dogs).
(Photo credit: Sarah Beth Photography)

Some of our 28 adoptions this past week. 🎉Thank you for choosing adoption thru Northwoods and congratulations everyone!
06/15/2026

Some of our 28 adoptions this past week. 🎉
Thank you for choosing adoption thru Northwoods and congratulations everyone!

06/14/2026

Spotlight on 3 year old King Stanley:

King Stanley came to NHS as a stray, and while the world can feel a little big and overwhelming to him at first, beneath that shy exterior is an incredibly sweet and loving boy just waiting to blossom. Staff have discovered that once he has a little time to settle in, his affectionate personality shines through — he absolutely melts for chin scratches, nose rubs, butt pats, and gentle conversation. He’ll happily roll around making biscuits, purring away, and asking for more love once he feels safe and comfortable. King Stanley would do best with a patient adopter who understands that trust takes time and is willing to give him the space and reassurance he needs to adjust at his own pace. With kindness, patience, and lots of love, this handsome guy will become a wonderful companion and devoted friend.

Good with Cats: Unknown, but possibly. We do recommend a slow introduction
Good with Dogs: Unknown
Good with Kids: Unknown but likely with a slower introduction
For more info: www.northwoodshs.org/adoptable-cats/
No need to send in an application ahead of time, just come on in and spend time with him in the cat colony room.

06/13/2026

Kaleb is getting pretty tired of being in his kennel and doesn't always show well when someone comes to meet him so one of our wonderful volunteers has offered to help with his adoption fees in order to get him a new home. When you get him outside of his kennel, he's a different/happy boy!

Meet 1 year old Kaleb: CEO of Tennis Ball Quality Control
Some dogs have hobbies. Kaleb has a calling....That calling is tennis balls.
He doesn't just like them—he lives for them. Dreams about them. Would probably write poetry about them if he had opposable thumbs. If you throw a tennis ball, congratulations, you've just become his favorite person on Earth. (Don't worry, everyone gets a turn.)
When he's not conducting important ball retrieval operations, Kaleb's second favorite activity is hanging out with his people. This goofy, lovable guy has never met a human he didn't want to spend time with. Whether you're heading out for a walk, playing in the yard, or just existing in his general vicinity, Kaleb is ready to join the fun.
He's an energetic, happy-go-lucky Pit Bull Terrier mix who approaches every day with the enthusiasm of someone who just found an entire bucket of tennis balls. He's always up for an adventure and would thrive with an active family that can keep him busy and entertained.
Kaleb is still polishing his leash manners and can pull when he's excited—which, to be fair, is often. With a little training and consistency (and maybe a tennis ball or two as payment), this smart boy is sure to make great progress.
If you're looking for a quiet dog who will politely ignore you, Kaleb would like to respectfully withdraw his application. But if you're searching for a joyful, goofy best friend who believes every day should include fetch, fresh air, and quality time with his favorite humans, then Kaleb is ready to hit the ground running.

Good With Cats: We don't believe Kaleb would do well with cats, as they weren't part of his previous home and his enthusiasm for chasing moving things may be a little too much.
Good With Dogs: Possibly! Kaleb has only lived with his brother. They occasionally disagreed over high-value treats and toys, so slow, careful introductions to any resident dogs are recommended.
Good With Kids: Unknown. As with any new family member, we recommend slow introductions to help everyone get off on the right paw.

Bonus Feature: If you accidentally buy a tennis ball in the wrong shade of fluorescent yellow, Kaleb probably won't notice—but he'll be thrilled to inspect it anyway.
For more info: www.northwoodshs.org/adoptable-dogs/
No need to send in an application ahead of time, just come on in.

Alumni Update: ❤We adopted Callie (formerly Patches) and Jeff (formerly Beau) from the Northwoods Barn cat program. I'm...
06/12/2026

Alumni Update: ❤

We adopted Callie (formerly Patches) and Jeff (formerly Beau) from the Northwoods Barn cat program. I'm thrilled to share both are happy, healthy, and thriving. Jeff helps Callie feel safe and more confident around her humans and Callie is teaching Jeff how to stalk prey and climb trees.
We're so grateful for the opportunity to give them a safe and loving home where they're perfect and accepted just the way they are.

06/12/2026

Take another look at 2 year old Baby (currently in foster):

Baby was surrendered because he didn't get along with his brother. He struggled badly at the shelter so he went into one of our foster homes where he can hang out while he waits to get adopted.

Notes from my foster mom: Baby is a sweet guy who was terrified when arriving. He wouldn’t come out of his crate to even eat and he buried his face in his blankies. Very slowly, he began to trust that he was safe. Many weeks later he is doing amazing! He is incredibly social with people he trusts and if you are new he just likes you to go slow. He loves to be petted around the head/neck/ears and will flop down on the floor for a proper massage. He has a beautiful fur coat, so soft!! He is a fan of our household cats but sometimes plays a little rough with our older cats who then ignore him. He would probably really enjoy a younger cat to play with. He doesn’t love our large dogs but will walk around them if they are laying down, once they get up he scoots out of their space. Baby just needs a patient adult who can make sure he is safe, comfortable, and is willing to take it slow with him at first.

Good with dogs: possibly, with a proper introduction
Good with cats: yes, would likely love a younger cat who would play with him.
Good with children: yes but would be nervous around very small children. He just needs time to adjust.
To meet Baby, please follow this link: www.northwoodshs.org/adoption-application/
For more info:
www.northwoodshs.org/adoptable-cats/

06/11/2026

Meet Rosey: Future Good Girl Extraordinaire (With a Few Superpowers to Manage) (**Currently in foster)

Rosey is a 4-month-old Belgian Malinois mix puppy with a big brain, a big heart, and an even bigger future ahead of her. She's the kind of puppy who is always paying attention, always learning, and always trying to figure out what comes next. If you've ever wanted a dog who genuinely enjoys training, Rosey is ready to submit her application.

This smart cookie is incredibly food motivated and picks up new skills at lightning speed. Teach her something once, and she'll likely have it figured out before you've finished reaching for the next treat. Training with Rosey isn't a chore—it's a hobby you'll both enjoy.

Like many young puppies who haven't had the opportunity to experience enough of the world yet, Rosey can be a little unsure of new people, places, and experiences at first. Once she has time to process and realize everything is okay, her confidence starts to shine. She's looking for patient adopters who understand that building confidence is just as important as teaching sit and stay.

Because Rosey is a Belgian Malinois mix, she's not your average puppy. She's looking for a home with people who have experience with intelligent, high-drive breeds and who are excited about continuing her training, socialization, and enrichment. A puppy this smart needs a job—even if that job is learning tricks, hiking, nose work, obedience, or being your adventure buddy.

To put it simply: if Rosey's powers are not harnessed for good, they may be redirected toward the forces of chaos. Left to create her own entertainment, she may discover exciting hobbies such as shoe remodeling, furniture criticism, or advanced interior decorating projects involving whatever she can fit in her mouth. A busy Rosey is a happy Rosey.

One thing that would really help Rosey flourish is a confident, friendly adult dog who enjoys playing and showing younger pups the ropes. Having a canine mentor could help her learn that the world isn't quite as scary as it sometimes seems and give her a playmate to burn off some of that puppy energy.

Rosey isn't looking for the easiest home—she's looking for the right one. In return, she'll offer something truly special: the chance to watch a brilliant young dog grow into an incredible companion. For someone who appreciates the potential hidden inside a smart, sensitive puppy, Rosey is going to be worth every bit of the effort.

If you're ready to invest in training, confidence-building, and a lifetime of adventures, Rosey is ready to show you just how amazing she can be.

Good with kids: likely with a proper introduction
Good with dogs: yes
Good with cats: possibly with a proper introduction- she will try to chase at first and has to be taught how to act around cats. A cat that will stand it's ground would be best. One that runs, will get chased.
To set up a meeting with Rosey, please follow this link:
www.northwoodshs.org/adoption-application/
For more info:
www.northwoodshs.org/adoptable-dogs/

Address

PO Box 264, 7153 Lake Boulevard (Hwy 8)
Wyoming, MN
55092

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+16519820240

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