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Northwoods Humane Society

Animal rescue in Hayward, WI

NHS was authorized as a non-profit organization in 1987. NHS is funded through donations, memberships, adoption fees and fund raising. A volunteer Board of Directors establishes policies and operational guidelines.
Our objectives are to place animals in good, loving homes. To provide appropriate health care for NHS animals waiting for homes. To work to nurture and train animals so that they are adoptable. To educate the public on humane treatment of animals. To administer a spay/neuter assistance program. To provide a pet visitation program to local nursing homes. To provide a pet education program for area schools and the general public. To work cooperatively with the Sawyer County Dog Pound and the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation Animal Control (which are independent of NHS). To network community Resources to meet the needs of animals. To provide a pet food shelf for families in need. To operate the NHS Shelter.

Contact
Address
P.O. Box 82
10812N O'Brien Hill Road
Hayward, WI 54843
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Adoptable pets at Northwoods Humane Society

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Blake's adoption status with email updates.
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Blake

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Gabby's adoption status with email updates.
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Gabby

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 9 yrs 3 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Ruthie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruthie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 14 yrs 10 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on 57910656's adoption status with email updates.
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57910656

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on 57910470's adoption status with email updates.
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57910470

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on 57910566's adoption status with email updates.
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57910566

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
Hayward, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Enzo's adoption status with email updates.
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Enzo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Hayward, WI

Rescue FAQs

We serve Sawyer County and surrounding towns

Additional adoption info

NHS works to place animals in good, loving homes. Potential families must complete a pre-adoption application. References are required and checked. There may be a 24 to 48 hour waiting period before adoption is finalized. All responsible adults in the family must be in agreement. The goal of NHS is for each adoption to be permanent.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Ashland, WI
We'll also keep you updated on J3 Minnie's adoption status with email updates.
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J3 Minnie

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 mos
Ashland, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Pringle's adoption status with email updates.
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Pringle

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Barron, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Robert Paulson's adoption status with email updates.
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Robert Paulson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Shell Lake, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Houdini's adoption status with email updates.
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Houdini

Domestic Longhair

Male, 1 yr
Barron, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Max FKA Winston's adoption status with email updates.
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Max FKA Winston

Poodle (Standard)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 10 yrs 3 mos
Barron, WI

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