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Humane Society of Scott County

Animal shelter in Davenport, IA

The Humane Society of Scott County (HSSC) has been an advocate for the humane care of all animals in Scott County, Iowa, since 1902.

An average of 500 pets arrive at the HSSC each month. About 80% come to us as strays and the rest are surrendered by owners who can no longer keep or care for their pets.

The HSSC is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization funded entirely by donations, adoption fees and a fee charged to the city and county for the care of the animals.

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2802 W Central Park Ave
Davenport, IA 52806
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2802 W Central Park Ave

Davenport, IA 52806

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Humane Society of Scott County

We'll also keep you updated on Oreo Cornelius Pumpernickel's adoption status with email updates.
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Oreo Cornelius Pumpernickel

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female < 1 month
Davenport, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Gibbs's adoption status with email updates.
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Gibbs

Mixed Breed (Large)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Davenport, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Musket's adoption status with email updates.
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Musket

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Davenport, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Geoff's adoption status with email updates.
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Geoff

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Davenport, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Yertle's adoption status with email updates.
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Yertle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Davenport, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Xilop's adoption status with email updates.
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Xilop

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Davenport, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Burst Malone's adoption status with email updates.
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Burst Malone

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, < 1 month
Davenport, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Heze's adoption status with email updates.
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Heze

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Davenport, IA

Shelter FAQs

Scott County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All adoptions must be done in person. Prospective adopters must meet the pet and complete the adoption application and questionnaire during the initial visit to our shelter at 2802 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA.

Open 7 Days A Week!
Mon & Wed: 11am - 6pm
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun: 11am - 5pm

Business concludes 30 minutes before closing

Adoption application

https://hssc.us/process-%26-fees

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Sweet Survivors

Wilton, IA 52778

We'll also keep you updated on Beatrice's adoption status with email updates.
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Beatrice

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Maquoketa, IA
We'll also keep you updated on April O'neal's adoption status with email updates.
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April O'neal

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Clinton, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Dave's adoption status with email updates.
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Dave

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
Clinton, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Summer's adoption status with email updates.
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Summer

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Rock Falls, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ducky's adoption status with email updates.
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Ducky

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 mos
Monmouth, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sandy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sandy

Wheaten Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Muscatine, IA

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