The Humane Society of Polk County, Inc

The mission of the Humane Society of Polk County is to improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them through compassionate sheltering and adoption, accessible spay and neuter and wellness services, humane education, and community support—preventing cruelty, reducing animal suffering, and creating a more humane community.

The purpose of the Humane Society of Polk County, Inc., your local no-kill shelter, is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals and the extension of humane education.

Adoptions, Fostering Program, Spay/Neuter Services, Medical Care, Training/Behavior, Public Education, Volunteer Program

Stop by our adoption center to find your new best friend. Once you find a dog (dogs are listed in adoption books for you to see, and we will bring them out to meet you and your family) or cat that tugs at your heart, you can visit and see if there is a love connection.
Step 2: Meet with a Counselor

Our well-informed staff will fill you in on the pet’s story and answer any questions you may have. These questions will help ensure that your new pet will be a great fit for your family.
Step 3: Complete the Adoption

After you find the dog or cat that best fits your home, you will fill out an adoption contract and receive the pet adoption kit and records.

Please note: Saturdays are our busiest adoption day, so we ask for your patience. You may have to wait 15-30 minutes to visit with a furry friend.

Adoption fees vary

Stop by our adoption center to find your new best friend. Once you find a dog (dogs are listed in adoption books for you to see, and we will bring them out to meet you and your family) or cat that tugs at your heart, you can visit and see if there is a love connection.
Step 2: Meet with a Counselor

Our well-informed staff will fill you in on the pet’s story and answer any questions you may have. These questions will help ensure that your new pet will be a great fit for your family.
Step 3: Complete the Adoption

After you find the dog or cat that best fits your home, you will fill out an adoption contract and receive the pet adoption kit and records.

Please note: Saturdays are our busiest adoption day, so we ask for your patience. You may have to wait 15-30 minutes to visit with a furry friend.