Wadena County Humane Society was founded in 1997 through the efforts of dedicated local volunteers. We accept owner surrenders, strays, and animals at risk for euthanasia at other crowded shelters when we have space. We provide medical care and behavioral support to abandoned pets. Adopted pets go home spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots. WCHS is 100 percent independently funded - with NO relationship to the Humane Society of the United States - and relies on generous donor contributions and the love and labor of volunteers.
1. Call to check the status of a pet(s) you are interested and to ask questions before making a long drive. 2. Staff may encourage you to place a “hold” on a dog until you can come in. 3. Spend time with the pet! 4. If you have other dogs over the age of 6 months, we will conduct a meet and greet for your dog and a WCHS adoptable dog at our shelter. 5. Complete the adoption application at the bottom of this page. (We recommend doing this ahead of time if you are driving a distance.) 6. Once approved, we will go over vaccination history and discuss best practices to assist your pet’s transition to a new home. 7. Sign legal contract acknowledging your responsibilities to your new pet. Pup or kitty goes home with you! In some cases, we send an animal home while we await their spay/neuter surgery. In this case, we will schedule for you to bring the pet to the appointment before we transfer ownership. Hold Policy: A $25 hold guarantees you will be first in line to meet and adopt a pet who is not yet ready to go home or who you want us to hold onto for a day or two until you can visit. If you adopt the hold goes toward the adoption fee. If you decide not to adopt it is consideration a donation to our shelter animal. If your adoption application is not approved we will also fully refund the $25 hold.