Dubuque Regional Humane Society

4242 Chavenelle Rd Dubuque, Iowa 52002
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
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Dubuque Regional Humane Society in Dubuque, IA

The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is located at 4242 Chavenelle Road in Dubuque, Iowa, within Dubuque County, and is celebrating its 125th anniversary of rescue and care. As a humane society, it helps place nearly 3,000 companion animals a year into new homes through adoption of dogs, cats, and small critters, alongside services like a foster program, lost and found assistance, and Hadley's Dog Park. Two other animal shelters or rescues also serve Dubuque County, and the organization sits roughly 60 miles southwest of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The shelter is open Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am–7:00 pm, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am–4:00 pm, and Sunday 12:00 pm–4:00 pm.

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Adopting from Dubuque Regional Humane Society

Adoption process

Visit the shelter to view and meet adoptable animals in person, optionally place a hold, then complete an adoption application and take your new pet home; the whole process takes about 45 minutes.

Service area
Dubuque, Iowa region
County
Dubuque County
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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