People for Pets was founded over 20 years ago with a handful of dedicated volunteers. Originally dogs and cats were fostered in private homes. In 2001 the building was purchased and we have continued to grow. We remain based on volunteers but now have a director and 3 dedicated staff members. We are a no kill shelter and animals remain in our care until their forever home is found. We were originally founded to accept the stray animals in Spencer because at that time the dogs/cats found at large were euthanized after 3 days of impounding. Now the animals impounded come to the shelter after 3 days of being impounded and not claimed.
If you would like to be considered for adoption you must complete an adoption application which we will email to you. When you request please specify if you need a cat or dog application. The application will help us know which of our pets might be a match for your lifestyle and household. Please read each pet's profile on our Petfinder site. We will specify any special needs or restrictions on each pet such as needing a fenced yard, a home without children, a home without other pets, etc... Please do not apply for an animal if you do not meet any listed requirements. After we receive your application, your references will be checked and a decision will be made. If we cannot match you to a pet it is not a reflection on your home or family. Many of our pets have very special needs and have already been abandoned at least once in their lives. We are very careful in their placement and will only place them in a home they are a perfect match for. This will lead to a lifetime of love and happiness for the pet and the adopting family.