Humane Society of North Iowa
Our Mission
The Humane Society of North Iowa is dedicated to providing temporary shelter, food, medical attention, and comfort to displaced and neglected companion animals while educating our community on humane care and reducing overpopulation.
A Legacy of Compassion
Founded in 1959 by Mason City resident Alice Anne Blackmore, our organization began as a humble rescue effort on her farm. Over 65 years, we have grown from those early roots into a state-of-the-art facility, completing our current shelter in 2009 to better serve our beloved animal friends.
Our Commitment to Care
We are proud to operate as a no-kill shelter, ensuring that no animal is ever euthanized simply due to a lack of space or the duration of their stay. Our 6,600-square-foot facility offers a safe, comfortable environment where animals receive the medical care and socialization they need while they wait to find their forever homes.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We believe every animal deserves a loving, permanent home, and we take great care to ensure each adoption is the right fit for both the pet and the family. Rather than operating on a first-come, first-served basis, we review all applications to thoughtfully match each animal’s unique needs with the ideal home environment.
Take the Next Step
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to browse our current list of adoptable pets online or visit us at our Mason City shelter to experience the joy of adoption firsthand. By choosing to adopt, you aren't just gaining a companion—you are saving two lives by opening up kennel space for another animal in need.
- Dedicated and compassionate staff
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Perception of dismissive communication during rejection
10/31 - HAPPY HALLOWEEN from Peony and the gang! #humanesocietyofnorthiowa #adoptme #animalovers #shelterdogs #happyhalloween
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10/29 - Happy National Cat Day!!! #humanesocietyofnorthiowa #nationalcatday #cute #adoptme #adoptdontshop #sheltercats #adoptacat #animalovers
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10/23 - Wow!!! What a haul! Our friends at the Mason City Five Below store donated a literal carload of pet items to the shelter recently!!! Everything from leashes, food bowls, and lots and lots of fun accessories that you will surely be seeing in future posts! LOL also included two huge bags of stuffies that are soooo fun!! We are already getting a ton of use out of so many of these items...the dogs love all of it and so do we!!! 🥰🥰🥰 THANK YOU FIVE BELOW!!!! We are so grateful for your support!!!!
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10/23 - What's your favorite flavor of Pitbull. #humanesocietyofnorthiowa #adoptme #cute #shelterdogs #adoptdontshop #pitbulls
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