Humane Society of Northwest Iowa

Adopt...until none are left
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About Us
The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa is no-kill 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Dickinson County, Iowa and serving the counties of Dickinson, Clay, Emmet, Palo Alto, O'Brien and Osceola in Northwest Iowa. The HSNWIA is a LIMITED ADMISSION shelter.  We do not euthanize to make room for animals.  Animals are put on a waiting list until space becomes available. 
 
The HSNWIA does not receive direct funding from federal, state or local government agencies.  The HSNWIA provides impound service for 16 jurisdictions and has Impound Service Contracts with Dickinson County and the cities of Milford, Okoboji, and Estherville.  The HSNWIA is not Animal Control.  Currently, there is no Animal Control unit in NW Iowa.  Local law enforcement is responsible for investigation and enforcement of the laws and codes of Iowa pertaining to animal neglect and animal abuse, including the picking up of stray animals.

 
607 28th Street
Milford, IA 51351
712-338-2738
 

The Organization

 

The Humane Society of Northwest Iowa was founded by concerned citizens and became incorporated in 1988.  Until a facility was built in 1998, the animals the HSNWIA helped were housed in several private homes in the area.

The Facility

 

The Chelsea Animal Shelter, home of the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa, was opened in 1997. The main building houses the reception area, offices, staff / laundry room, dog kennels, impound area, board room, dog food room, crematorium, isolation room and janitor's room. The Weaver addition, built in the late 90's, houses the Cattery and garage/storage area.