Address: 1020 Railroad Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, USA
Phone: +17123962270
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 12–6PM
Tuesday: 12–6PM
Wednesday: 12–6PM
Thursday: 12–6PM
Friday: 12–6PM
Saturday: 11AM–5PM
jordan schriner
The only reason I'm leaving 3 stars is because I can't prove my suspicions or other peoples' similar experiences. Until we went here, I was skeptical of the claims of randomly killed and improperly relocated lost pets but now I have to wonder. A couple of staff here acted helpful but are selectively polite and I question how much they'll actually help us even if one of our cats does get turned in here. On the surface they did their job and said they'd do what they could to help us find our lost cats. They helped us fill out lost reports and offered to take any pictures we had of them. They let us look at all the cats that were brought in and were happy to answer my wife's questions. They did not seem eager to help me though, and responded curtly and with silent stoic head nods to the very few questions I had. I can do without the dirty looks and insensitivity when we're stressed out from looking for our lost pets, especially when I've barely said anything or asked any questions. If I hadn't brought my distressed wife in with me they probably would have been more snide and cold to me than they were. I also overheard one of them make a backhanded remark to the other about another concerned customer who she had just gotten off the phone with. To be fair, they were perfectly pleasant with my wife to her face even though they talk behind clients' backs and did not reciprocate the politeness that I at least forced myself to show these shallow people. I'm sure they're going to leave a pseudo-professional response in an attempt to discredit my review. Based on how I've personally heard them complain about worried pet owners checking in through a phone call (right in front of other worried pet owners nonetheless) and talked down to others via their reviews, I can tell that selective treatment of people and their missing pets is an ongoing issue here. They seem to prioritize people who want to adopt over the ones who want to reunite with their lost pets. I've noticed a trend of negative reviews from people whose pets have had a run-in with this place. We thankfully got one of our cats back without their help but now I'm worried about what will happen to our other cat if she does end up here. We are trying other sources to find her. The lost and stray cats that aren't on the adoption floor are kept in smaller cages and in questionable conditions. Many of them were meowing sadly and seemed scared. Some of them had little water or space to move around. I understand that they have limited resources to help these animals but it seems like all but the most helpless of cats might actually be better off being stray or lost than in here.
Bill K
I found a stray dog wandering around my property on Friday, August 12th. He was between a busy street and my gate. By the time we got him safely into the house, the shelter and animal control (only for injured or aggressive dogs) were closed. He spent the night with us and we fell in love with him. Needless to say, I had to do the right thing so we posted his picture on facebook "Lost dogs of Council Bluffs" and I took him to Midlands as soon as they opened on Saturday morning. As much as I wanted to keep him I thought returning him to his family was best. They said they have a three day hold on strays to give the family time to find him. I told them that if nobody claimed him, I would adopt him. I called numerous times to check on him but the shelter manager (Jenny) never returned any calls. I went there on Wednesday (after the three day hold) with adoption application in hand and they told me that he still needed his rabies vaccine and had to be neutered. I offered to take him to my vet the next day but they said he was now their property and I just had to wait. I called Jenny once again and offered to foster him until their vet could complete everything and she once again never returned my call. This is the most mismanaged shelter in the area. Only through my persistence did I finally end up with him. If you find a stray, and you want to adopt it, please find a different shelter. This place has no compassion for people that would make great pet owners. The job of a shelter should be to adopt out pets as quickly as possible to good families.
Melinda Field
After losing two of our senior citizen cats to old age we visited "just to take a look"...and came home with Marty! The shelter is clean and welcoming, and the staff are so friendly and caring toward the animals. Please consider adopting a pet that needs a forever family - you will be richly rewarded.
FNG
So, I got my welsh corgi today, and I can tell you that the majority of the employees here were super helpful and you can tell how much love they have for their saved animals, and how much respect they have for them. I love my tanjiro. He is so hyper and amazing but they gave me so much advice and even told me to call if I had any more questions or more advice. So that right there was amazing to me. They want their pets to go to a home where they will be loved and flourish and it’s a big responsibility. So that being said. I loved my experience there and I had a great time picking out my corgi. And being able to rely on them for help and advice. Thank you so much to all of you who work and volunteer at this amazing place. You all got big hearts. Also tonjiro gave us his crazy eyes hahaha he so cute.
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Hello, yes we do. Sometimes we can use it here or we often donate opened bags of food to the pet food pantry or donate to wildlife rescue to help feed orphaned baby raccoons and opossums.
There is a wide variety of dogs and puppies it varies day to do what they have available for adoption
Yes, all the cats and dogs that we adopt out are spayed and neutered. Thanks!
Looks like its going on now. I had to look it up on their website. I didn't Know they did this. Hey anyone interested in a older cat its time to adopt one now.
Take them to midlands humane society at 1020 Railroad Ave. In council bluffs. Its a no kill shelter. If you have a pet carrier you can try and lure the momma and baby in with food then secure them for travel. Hope this helps.
They only have newborns when a cat comes in pregnant. But they have a lot of young cats.
Animal Control is managed by the City of Council Bluffs and their hours of operation are 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday and 1pm to 5pm on Saturdays. Their phone number is 712-328-4656.
The cost is broken down into Impound (which is currently a one time fee of $50.00) and Boarding (which is currently $12.50 per day).
I think you may us confused with another humane society. Most of our dog adoption fees range between $200 and $300. Sometimes they are less than that, and if there are puppies they might adopt out for $350. We also run adoption specials from time to time with discounted adoption fees. Please keep in mind that all the dogs we adopt out are spayed or neutered, microchipped, treated for fleas/ticks, heartworm tested and vaccinated per age requirements. In addition, we have (in many cases) nursed sick or injured dogs back to health and worked on some behavior modification techniques on dogs that need to gain confidence in public. For puppies, we have cared for these animals for several weeks and socialized them in a safe environment. If you acquire an animal elsewhere, please be aware that you would typically spend far more doing all the above treatments in addition to spending time taking your new pet to have all these things done. We hope this helps. Thank you.
You can go to the Midlands humane society website. There are photos under the adoption tab.
If you go to the website and choose the donate button will give you a list.
I dont work here
They do not declaw cats at MHS.
They are open. But you have to call them to let you in the building. I'm not sure about donations.
We can take in stray animals from the City of Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County.
Check there website
Actually you will need to go to Animal Control (also located at 1020 Railroad Avenue, Suite B). Their hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 1 - 5pm. They can handle your licensing needs.
Hello, the Midlands Humane Society is unable to board personal pets for owners. Thank you for your inquiry.
We currently do not offer spay and neuter for the public. However, all of our adoptable animals have been altered prior to being placed on the adoption floor.
We occasionally have a variety of small animals. It's best to look at our website, www.midlandshumanesociety.org, follow our Facebook page, or just call us to see what we have available. Thanks for your interest in MHS!
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Please check our website, www.midlandshumanesociety.org, follow our Facebook page or give us a call at 712-396-2270. The animals we have for adoption can change quickly.
If you live in the city of Council Bluffs, please call CB Animal Control at 712-328-4656 and make a complaint. You can remain anonymous.
You must be 13 to volunteer alongside an adult. You can volunteer at age 16 on your own. Please apply through the website on the Volunteer Tab.
Unfortunately we don't offer an approved list. We can let you know of some in the area but this is a personal decision on who you trust taking care of your pets. Please check online for reviews, or gather recommendations from friends or family.
First of all thank you for your concern and compassion for the future care of your cats/kitties and I am truly sorry that you are not in the position to care for them any longer. You most certainly take them to the Midlands H. S., and they will be in the best of hands. Your offer to make a donation to Midlands is not necessary, but at the same time any monetary contribution will be very beneficial for the continued care of all homeless animals. Prayers, and Blessings for you always. 🙏🐶🐺🐱
Do you want to take your cats to Midlands ? They have a rescue drop off door.its right when you pull up. Tell them you're situation and they will take care of you.you don't have to make a donation but anything would be great to her with the food.
Our current hours of operation on Monday to Friday 12noon to 6pm and Saturday from 11am to 5pm. We are closed the third Wednesday of each month for staff training and meetings.
Not today we go to chance ridge on doge st.
Always on a leash in a preferably fenced in yard if not on a leash or dog tie out and must have current vaccination shots and licenced.
Call first
Please visit our website or call, 712-396-2270 to inquire about specific animals. Thank you.
Check online
Not giving them food and water n left on chain.no water in high heat. No shelter in winter.leaving in car during a hot day.a pet is part of a family. If u don't have time for one don't get one.
We are open to the public from 12 to 6 Monday thru Fridays and 11am to 5pm on Saturdays. Animals can be brought in during that time - there is no after-hours drop off. You can call the Council Bluffs Animal Control at 712.328.4656 for more information or if you need assistance at your residence dealing with a stray animal.
Yes, to claim an animal at MHS there is an impound fee and a per-day boarding fee. The the total cost depends on how long your lost animal is here. It is important to check back regularly. After a certain time period, stray animals can go on the adoption floor.
They would take them no cost
We do take in rabbits from the City of Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. We also adopt them out from here and at the CB Petsmart location.
Canines in Costume was held at MHS in 2017. Instead, we are doing a 5K Fun Run and 1.5 Mile Walk fundraiser this year. Canines in Costume may return in some form in the future, but for 2018, it is not being held. We are encouraging participants of the run/walk to wear costumes and dress their dog if they choose (but it is not mandatory).
License are.done through the city at the Animal Control door or the courthouse. 712-3284656. https://www.councilbluffs-ia.gov/2254/Pet-Licenses
Here's their website where you can search for pets available for adoption. http://midlandshumanesociety.org/adopt/
Right now cats 6 m9nths and older are free I think. They have too many cats.
Please notify the microchip conpany of the change. The second thing you can do is provide the chip number to animal control when you license your pet. That way if MHS gets your pet in as a stray we can find it in the system without having to vall the chip company. THANKS!
They don't give shots.
No it's not a kill shelter not even when a pitbull is brought in they place it up for adoption but with specific requirements for the adoption to go through pitbulls and other bully breeds are only adopted to those who lives in an area where they are not banned
Call Saturday afternoon.
I have a 3 yr old female. She still acts like a pup! 97lbs. Beautiful girl. Too big for our little home
I went to Strobein's. They were very caring, let me take my time with my pet, price seemed right also.
There are actually several, though I couldn't directly put you in contact with them. Check with Muddy Paws Rescue or Hands, Hearts, and Paws Rescue and they can provide more info.
This area at Midlands Humane Society open at 12noon M-F and 11am on Saturday.
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