Buckwheat

Young
Male
Medium

Domestic Short Hair

About Buckwheat

Decorah, IA

Breed

Domestic Short HairMix

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Male

Medium

(7-11 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

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Buckwheat's Story

Buckwheat, along with his nearly identical brothers Alfalfa, Spanky, and Porky are some of the sweetest, most affectionate boys around. Sit down with them and you'll quickly find yourself surrounded--two snuggled at your sides and two curled up in your lap. Brought to the shelter as young kittens, they first enjoyed the love and care of their foster mom (who, impressively, is still the only one who can reliably tell them apart). Now, they've settled into shelter life while they wait for their forever families. When they're not busy romping, playing, and exploring, these brothers can usually be found in one big, cozy "tabby pile," napping together in perfect harmony. They're social, gentle, and get along wonderfully with the other cats in their room, making them a joy to be around. Whether adopted separately or in pairs, Alfalfa, Spanky, Buckwheat, and Porky are sure to bring endless love, warmth, and cuddles into any home.

Buckwheat, along with his nearly identical brothers Alfalfa, Spanky, and Porky are some of the sweetest, most affectionate boys around. Sit down with them and you'll quickly find yourself surrounded--two snuggled at your sides and two curled up in your lap.

Brought to the shelter as young kittens, they first enjoyed the love and care of their foster mom (who, impressively, is still the only one who can reliably tell them apart). Now, they've settled into shelter life while they wait for their forever families.

When they're not busy romping, playing, and exploring, these brothers can usually be found in one big, cozy "tabby pile," napping together in perfect harmony. They're social, gentle, and get along wonderfully with the other cats in their room, making them a joy to be around.

Whether adopted separately or in pairs, Alfalfa, Spanky, Buckwheat, and Porky are sure to bring endless love, warmth, and cuddles into any home.

How To Adopt

Buckwheat was listed as Adoptable by Humane Society of Northeast Iowa

How can I adopt Buckwheat?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Humane Society of Northeast Iowa. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Buckwheat is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Humane Society of Northeast Iowa for details on the pet.

When can I meet Buckwheat?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Humane Society of Northeast Iowa will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Buckwheat, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Humane Society of Northeast Iowa, and they'll be happy to help!

Humane Society of Northeast Iowa's Adoption Policy

Adoption policies and procedures HSNEI is a non-profit organization that rescues and shelters homeless cats and dogs until they can be adopted into their “forever” homes. Adopting an animal is a lifetime responsibility and commitment to that animal. HSNEI advocates for spaying/neutering of all companion animals, and for the humane treatment and care of all animals. Adoption fees range from $30.00-$50.00 for cats and $100.00-$225.00 for dogs depending on the age and gender of the animal. These adoption fees only partially cover the veterinary expenses and housing costs for the animals. To enable you to take home an unaltered animal, we offer the Foster to Adopt program (explained below). After submitting an application there is a processing period in order to complete all pre-adoption checks before an adopter may take an animal home. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged within 24-48 hours when submitted online. Applications are held valid for one year after acceptance. Potential adoptive families will be allowed to meet foster animals only after an adoption application has been completed and approved. The entire adoptive family is strongly encouraged to meet the animal before adoption in the case of canine adoptions. Please note that HSNEI will not hold any animal for any potential adopter. Our mission is to place cats and dogs into a home as soon as possible. It is unfair to the animals to keep them in the shelter longer than they have to. An individual must be 21 years old to apply to adopt an animal from HSNEI, with exceptions at the discretion of staff. Foster to Adopt Program HSNEI is pleased to offer the Foster to Adopt program. Adopters are allowed to take an animal home the same day as the Meet and Greet, if they have an approved application. The animal will not be available to anyone else while you are fostering. There is no charge for the adoption fee at this time. Adopters may take the cat or dog home to make sure it's good fit for them and their family. Generally we allow two weeks but more time can be allowed with communication with shelter staff. For more information please email andrew@hsnei.org Foster to Adopt animals have had their rabies shot but may not be fully vaccinated. Adopters must understand the animals have to be returned to HSNEI or a prior approved veterinarian to finish the vaccinations. This is also the case for the alteration surgery - HSNEI must have proof of spay or neuter for the adoption to be finalized. HSNEI makes all reasonable efforts to identify any medical or behavioral issues related to the animals in our care but cannot guarantee the health and/or temperament of any animal. If you have questions please email andrew@hsnei.org or call 563-382-0500.

Our Mission

The Humane Society of Northeast Iowa (HSNEI) is a 501(c)(3) no-kill humane society founded in 1995, in Decorah, Iowa, to help abused, neglected, abandoned, and unwanted companion animals in the five-county area of Northeast Iowa (Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek counties). Since our founding, we have offe...