(218) 632-5938

Adoptable Pets, Dogs and Cats of all ages and sizes.

Lost and Pound, Lost Friends, Law Enforcement Impound

The Wadena County Humane Society is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization

Please Help the Humane Society

Please

or by mail:
Wadena County Humane Society
P.O. Box 248
Wadena, MN 56482
218-632-5938

Upcoming Fundraising Events

Spring Rummage Sale Donation Drive

If you have good clean items you no longer need, please
Help the Humane Society by donating your items to sell.
Donation tax reciepts available upon request for donated items.
The 2009 Annual Spring Rummage Sale Project will accept
items at any time. The sooner, the better. Before delivering
donation items, please call Janice at 631-1390 to be sure
someone is available to accept donations.
Your donations are very much appreciated, but we cannot accept the following items:
Computers and Printers
Large Exercise Equipment
Televisions
Microwaves
Light Fixtures
If these items do not sell, they are an expense as the Wadena
County Humane Society must pay to dispose of them, paying
per item as required for household hazardous waste.

Microchipping your Pet

If you wish to Microchip your Pet as a permanent ID,
please call the Wadena County Humane Society at (218)632-5938.
Cost is $25 to microchip each animal for which you will receive one
microchip impanted in your pet including registration in the
Pet Recovery Network.

Come Visit Us Online!

Adoptable Pets, Dogs and Cats of all ages and sizes.

Please stop back! As adoptions are made, our list of available animals changes.

Come Visit Us In Person!

You may also stop in and see our animals during open hours or by appointment.
Not all animals may be listed online at all times, so please stop in during
open hours if you wish to see what is available for adoption.

Shelter Open Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 12:00 Noon
Thursday Evening 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon

The location is 310 NW Ash Ave (North Side of Highway 10 West)
Between Culligan and Stoneman Oil in Wadena.

MapQuest Directions to the Wadena County Humane Society

Humane Society Memberships

If you are interested in becoming a member, please call the
Wadena County Humane Society at 218-632-5938
or join by mailing a check for the amount of your membership.

Individual: $15 one year Individual Membership.
Family: $25 one year Family Membership.
Supporter: $100 one year Supporting Membership.
Business: $250 Annual Small Business Membership.
Life: $450 Lifetime Membership for Individuals.
Corporate: $500 Annual Large Business Membership.

Make Check or Money Order Payable to:
Wadena County Humane Society
Attn: Membership
P.O. Box 248
Wadena, MN 56482

What is the Wadena County Humane Society?

The Wadena County Humane Society is a rescue and adoption point for dogs and cats of all ages. Some lost their home through the death of their best friend, some were not allowed in a rental unit with their owner, some needed to be surrendered due to life changing events, others had been abandoned or abused. Most of the animals would be an excellent companion with the right home, training, and care. When you are looking for your new companion come visit the Wadena County Humane Society. Stop in and see the many companions looking for the right home. They are so loveable and affectionate, they are just waiting to share their love and affection with you.

Adopting a Friend

The Wadena County Humane Society is not a quick stop pet shop, we want you to take your time in deciding and involve the whole family. There is an adoption process to assist in matching the animal with the right home, for both the pet and owner. The Humane Society in Wadena is presently full of adult cats, dogs, kittens and puppies of all ages and colors. Each animal has been examined and medicated for any internal or external parasites and started with basic immunizations. Additionally, all cats available for adoption have been tested negative for Feline Leukemia. Your adoption contract will require you to neuter or spay the animal if it has not already been done. There are animals that have already been neutered or spayed that are available for adoption as well.

Medical Care of your Companion Animals

If you have a medical problem with an animal, you must call a veterinarian as the shelter is not a medical facility, nor is it a euthanasia point. Please consult your veterinarian for assistance with medical needs for your pet. If your call is to report suspected abuse, abandonment or neglect, please call the humane society for your county or consult your local law enforcement officials for your city or county.

Socialization and Obedience Training for the Family Dog + Agility Training

Socialization and Obedience Training Classes are offered by the Wadena County Humane Society.
For questions about socialization and obedience training classes, please call or
leave a message with the Humane Society at (218)632-5938. Someone will return your call.
Classes are offered on a rotation in Sebeka, Menahga, and Wadena. Please check back for class schedule updates,
or call the Humane Society to be contacted when future class schedules have been determined.

The courses run for six weekly sessions usually starting at 7:00 P.M.
Class dates for Menahga and Sebeka will be posted later when
class dates and locations are confirmed.
If you have any questions, please call Lucille Belch at 631-1925.
Cost to the public is $45 payable to the Wadena County Humane Society.
There is no fee for 4H Program Members.
We use only positive reinforcement in our training programs.

Equipment Needed: A 6 foot training lead, Leather or Web. No chain leads allowed for training.
Training collar, choke chain, Gentle Leader or Halti. No prong collars allowed for training.
Up to Date Vaccination Records must be provided with your registration.

Please dress to be comfortable, both shoes and clothing. Please don’t feed dogs before class
or you will be doing a lot of clean-up. We will have cleaning materials available,
also bags for picking up on the grounds outside the building.

In addition to the beginning Obedience class, we offer advanced obedience training for those dogs
having completed a beginner course. This will involve some off lead training on the heel pattern,
stand for exam, down stay, sit stay and recall.
New classes in Agility are offered for your dog. This is a fun class for both
you and the dog. Your dog will learn to jump over hurdles, walk over an A-Frame, down stay on a Pause
Table, go through a closed chute and a tunnel.

Please call the Wadena County Humane Society for questions about equipment requirements or to register.

Lost and Pound, Lost Friends, Law Enforcement Impound

The Wadena County Humane Society currently manages and cares for impound animals for some local municipalities and law enforcement. Even if you don't see your lost or impound animal listed here, please call anyway, we may not have listed the animal yet, or will have other information available to assist you. If you are missing an animal or have questions about impounded animals, call (218)632-5938. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message and someone will return your call.

News and Happenings

Regular Board Meetings are at 7:00pm on the 3rd Wednesday
of each month at the First Congregational Church
at 110 Colfax Avenue in Wadena.
All members are invited and welcome to attend.
Next Board Meeting to be held on December 17, 2008 at 7:00 pm.

Thank You

Email: For quicker response concerning adoptable animals,
Instead of email, Please call or visit in person.

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