We are in desperate need of homes for cats. As the weather turns colder, more and more are coming in, and we are full to bursting already. All our cats receive Rabies and Distemper/FeLeuk combo vaccinations. They are FeLeuk tested and vet checked. Adults are spayed/neutered. All are Frontlined monthly. They are all wonderful, loving kitties who deserve to have a home and someone to love. Please consider making one or more part of your family. You'll not only be saving the kitty you bring home, but also the kitties who are able to come in from the cold because we have room.
Bones is a handsome Redtick Coonhound. He looooves to sniff and follow scents. He enjoys being loved on and leans into you while you pet him.
Application and adoption fee are required.
The Humane Society of Freeborn County does not have a shelter. We rely on our outstanding foster homes for the love and care for our animals. Our current address at 206 W Clark Street is our business office ONLY. No pets are available for viewing at the office. To meet a pet you MUST make an appointment. The Humane Society has entered a temporary agreement with the City of Albert Lea to share the City Animal Shelter that is located in Frank Hall Park. Some of our animals are now housed there. For Shelter open hours see the bottom of this page.
We require that you fill out an adoption application form which can be mailed to you or downloaded from our website. All our animals are up to date on routine shots. Most of our pets are already spayed/neutered. We require that all animals of breeding age be altered before they are released to their new homes. If the animal you wish to adopt has not been altered yet, you are responsible for the cost of alteration. We require kittens and puppies adopted from us to be altered at the appropriate time.
DONATIONS
Donations to the Humane Society of Freeborn County are tax-deductible. Monetary donations are always needed. Checks can be made out to Humane Society of Freeborn County and mailed to:
Humane Society of Freeborn County P.O. Box 423 Albert Lea, MN 56007
Please include return address to receive a receipt.
We also have a wishlist of needed items on our website.
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Meeting
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 6 pm at the Humane Society office at 206 W Clark Street--Suite 2, Albert Lea. This meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to share their opinions and ideas. We hope to see you there.
Feral Cat Initiative
We are starting a program to help people neuter or spay the stray, feral, and barn cats in our county. If you have barn cats, or are taking care of a stray cat or feral colony, and would like more information about the program, please contact us. We are also desperately in need of monetary donations from individuals, groups, and businesses to make this program a success. Please consider donating to help control feline overpopulation! Donations can be sent to p o box 423, Albert Lea Mn 56007 (please indicate that it is for the Feral Cat Initiative).
Spay/Neuter Grant Program
We have received funding for the 2010 Spay/Neuter Program! The purpose of the program is to help low-income residents of Freeborn County who cannot otherwise afford to alter their pet. Cats or large breed dogs (those that will weigh 50 lbs or more when fully grown) are the primary focus of the grant. Exceptions for dogs which do not fit the size criteria may be made on a limited basis if there are funds left after the surgeries of the pets who fulfill requirements. In addition to the spay/neuter surgery, the Humane Society will also provide vaccinations for participating pets and heartworm testing for dogs if they are in need. An application and proof of financial need is required. Request an application from the Humane Society --call 507-377-8501, email us at hs_of_fc@hotmail.com, or send a letter to: HSFC S/N program, p o box 423, Albert Lea, MN 56007. We will need your first and last name and your mailing address. Please be sure to speak clearly when calling or write legibly if making your request by mail. You can also pick up an application at the Animal Shelter in Frank Hall Park during open hours. Fill out your application and mail it back to us with the required proof of financial need. Questions and requests for applications can also be left on the voicemail of the program coordinator at 507-396-3659. We anticipate there will be a large number of applicants due to the tough economy, so please don't wait to apply.
CONTINUOUS FUNDRAISERS
GoodSearch.com is a search engine that donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. You use it just as you would any search engine, and it's powered by Yahoo!, so you get great results. It includes more than 100 great stores, so you can do your shopping online and a percentage of each purchase goes to the Humane Society. Just click on the GoodSearch logo above.
Read a Book, Help a Pet!
Ole's East Side Shell station in Albert Lea sells good-quality used paperback books. Stop in to buy a few, or if you have gently used books you would like to donate, call the Humane Society.
Kwik Trip Milk Moola
Kwik Trip Milk Moola – The Humane Society earns 5˘ for every cap or bag top collected from Kwik Trip or Kwik Star's Nature’s Touch™, and Kwik Quencher® products. For every Glazers Dozen or Half-Dozen price oval we earn 10˘ each. These can be dropped off at the hsfc office and Nasby’s Radiator.
Ink Cartridge & Cell Phone Recycling
Empties 4 Cash – The Humane Society collects empty ink jet cartridges, laser printer cartridges and digital cell phones. We send them to be recycled and earn up to $4 for ink jets, up to $15 for lasers and up to $5 for digital cell phone. These can be dropped off at the hsfc office and Nasby’s Radiator. A list of the cartridges we can use can be found here.
Buttons
Custom Buttons – The Humane Society has a button machine, and can turn your pictures into buttons! Bring a picture of your pet, kid, prize-winning tomatoes, or whatever up to the office during open hours. Buttons are $2.50 each.
WHO WE ARE
The Humane Society of Freeborn County is a non-profit, charitable, volunteer organization that is an advocate for the humane treatment of animals.
Services we provide include: A 24-hour answering machine (507-377-8501) to handle any animal related calls. Education to the public with regard to animal welfare laws and proper pet care. Offer advice to persons who have lost their pets. Discourage the illegal practice of animal abandonment. A pet referral service. Sheltering homeless animals and providing tender loving care until they are adopted.
Contact Information
To report abuse/neglect within Albert Lea city limits call 377-5215, outside the city limits, but within Freeborn County call 377-5200.
If you have lost your pet or are looking to find it a new home, we recommend calling KATE radio 1450AM at 373-2338. You can also place ads in the Freeborn County Shopper at 373-1310 or the Albert Lea Tribune at 373-1411.
We are all volunteers, and there are not many of us. We will try to return your calls and e-mails as quickly as possible, but sometimes delays can occur. Please be patient with us. When e-mailing us, please include your phone number. If you do not receive a response to a message left on our voicemail within 48 hours, please email us, letting us know the time and date of your call. Sometimes the phone system gets cranky, and won't give us our voicemail messages.
Humane Society of Freeborn County P.O. BOX 423
206 W. Clark St., Suite 2
Albert Lea
MN
56007
Phone: (507)377-8501
Office Hours: by appointment
Open Hours for the City of Albert Lea Animal Shelter:
Tues and Thurs 1pm-5pm ; Friday Noon-5pm
Email:
hs_of_fc@hotmail.com Our Website Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
GoodSearch.com is a search engine that donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. You use it just as you would any search engine, and it's powered by Yahoo!, so you get great results. It includes more than 100 great stores, so you can do your shopping online and a percentage of each purchase goes to the Humane Society. Just click on the GoodSearch logo above.
A 24-hour answering machine (507-377-8501) to handle any animal related calls.