The Brown County Humane Society began in 1981 as a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. The Humane Society began exclusively as a fostering organization before locating its first building in north New Ulm. Around 2004 we moved to our present location at 1301 South Valley Street in New Ulm, MN. It provides a valuable service to the Brown County area by sheltering and placing lost and unwanted animals up for adoption. Nominal adoption fees are charged to cover the cost of medical attention needed by the animals. This includes shots, spaying or neutering, common animal ailments, as well as other operational expenses and animal care. It is a no-kill shelter so no time limits are set on our pets that are awaiting adoption. The shelter works exclusively with dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.
Once you/your family have decided to adopt an animal into your home, you first need to determine what type of animal would be the best fit for your lifestyle - a cat, a kitten, a dog, a puppy or other animal. Then you need to ask yourself if you have the time, energy and money to properly care and provide for the animal. All members of the household are encouraged to come in and spend time with the animal while the application if being processed, including your four-footed household members, to ensure that the new pet is compatible. If you are looking to adopt a particular breed of animal, you go to Pet Finder and/or the county humane society’s web pages to locate an animal. The adoption hours at the BCHS are every Saturday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm to visit the animals. Also, you may call the humane society to make an appointment to come in and visit the animals. Please bring a leash and collar for adult dogs or a secure animal carrier for cats, kittens or puppies. At the time of the adoption, all animals have been examined by a veterinarian. They have been vaccinated against distemper and rabies, wormed and cats have been checked for feline leukemia and dogs for heartworm. Dogs and cats that are old enough (as determined by the vet) are spayed or neutered. Pets that are too young at the time of adoption are spayed or neutered by the new owner. They pay a $50 deposit which is refunded upon spaying or neutering. If you are interested in adopting but are not immediately available to pick up the animal you may put down a $20 non-refundable deposit. This deposit will go towards the adoption fee.