Humane Society of Freeborn County

Humane Society of Freeborn County The Humane Society of Freeborn County is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping animals. The Freeborn County Humane Society was founded in Sept.
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of 1976, by a small group of animal lovers who wanted to make a difference in the abandoned and unwanted pets of Freeborn County. We did not have a formal meeting place or a place to shelter the animals that were taken in. We did, however have a shelter fund, which was building up slowly but surely. We met several different places and kept the animals we took in foster homes, which were difficult

to find. We had several foster home events trying to get people to foster, but that is hard to do when you take in an animal to foster as you get attached to them and do not want to give them up. We bounced around for many years and to many places. We were given up on a couple of times and asked the public for help in keeping the humane society going. Finally we got together a great group of people who were truly dedicated to helping the Freeborn County pets. We still struggled with fostering and meeting places but finally got a small office space where we could hold meetings and maybe once in a while, sneak in a cat or two to foster at the office. In 2006 the city hired an animal control officer who was really pushing for the city and the humane society to work together for the animals. Our director got together with the animal control officer and started brainstorming on the city shelter. They worked it out to where the city and the county would take in animals and when the city animal's time was up, the humane society would take them over and try and get them adopted out. When we got them, they were checked over by the vet and given their shots and spayed or neutered. We applied for spay/neuter grants to help with these surgeries. The animal control officer left to take another job and that left our director at the shelter. She talked to the city officials and started working on a plan to where the shelter would be run by the humane society but still be the property of the city as a no-kill shelter. It was a long process but was finally put into effect. The city and the humane society were awarded an award for this joint union in 2009. Amazon Wishlist Link:

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Owner found πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰Brought in from the Frank Hall area. Comment here if you know where this pup belongs. Please share. Than...
09/02/2026

Owner found πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Brought in from the Frank Hall area. Comment here if you know where this pup belongs. Please share. Thank you!

Come visit our booth at Daisy Fest this Saturday, Sept 5th from 10AM to 3PM in Central Park Albert Lea, MN for a day ful...
09/02/2026

Come visit our booth at Daisy Fest this Saturday, Sept 5th from 10AM to 3PM in Central Park Albert Lea, MN for a day full of shopping, smiles and furry-friend fun. Shop the beautiful bowling ball lawn ornaments, pendants, bracelets, and other one of a kind treasures. Bring the kids for face painting, temporary tattoos, make your own bracelet bar, and our fan favorite β€œlitter box scoop” for buried treasures! There will also be visits from some of the dogs available for adoption at our Shelter. And don’t forget to bring your 4-legged Besties… our Annual Pet Parade is the purr-fect chance for them to strut their stuff. Best of all, every dollar raised at our booth helps care for the furry friends in our Shelter. Come shop, scoop, sparkle, parade, and support a paws-itively great cause. πŸ’šπŸΎπŸ’™

Beautiful Breeze πŸ’•πŸΎπŸŒŸBreeze and her 8 siblings were born mid-September 2024. All 9 siblings are orange tabbies with vario...
09/02/2026

Beautiful Breeze πŸ’•πŸΎπŸŒŸ

Breeze and her 8 siblings were born mid-September 2024. All 9 siblings are orange tabbies with various amounts of white or none at all. All of the siblings are beautiful and would prefer to go home with a sibling or at least to a home with another feline friend. Breeze is a bit more shy than the rest, but she would be thrilled to go home with someone who will be patient with her and let her be herself. Another cat friend in the home would be important.

Adopt Breeze and a friend together for only $75 with approved application, now through September 30th. 🐾

Apply to adopt! πŸ‘‰πŸ» freeborncountyhs.org

Adoption Special Extended thru September because 2 are Truly Better Than 1!! 😻😻
09/01/2026

Adoption Special Extended thru September because 2 are Truly Better Than 1!! 😻😻

Here’s Casper πŸ’•πŸΎπŸŒŸCasper was found near Glenville when he was just a tiny little fella and spent most of his life so far ...
09/01/2026

Here’s Casper πŸ’•πŸΎπŸŒŸ

Casper was found near Glenville when he was just a tiny little fella and spent most of his life so far in foster care. Born in October 2025, his foster mom says he might look innocent, but don't let him fool you. Casper is now at the shelter in search of a new family and is eager to meet new friends.

Adopt Casper and a friend together for only $75 with approved application, now through August 31st. 🐾

Apply to adopt! πŸ‘‰πŸ» freeborncountyhs.org

Congratulations to Gilly &Imp - you found your forever family together! πŸŽ‰πŸ’•πŸΎπŸ˜»πŸ₯°
09/01/2026

Congratulations to Gilly &Imp - you found your forever family together! πŸŽ‰πŸ’•πŸΎπŸ˜»πŸ₯°

Figaro is Fabulous πŸ’•πŸΎπŸŒŸMeet Figaro, a stunning black domestic longhair with a heart as gorgeous as his coat and his FABUL...
09/01/2026

Figaro is Fabulous πŸ’•πŸΎπŸŒŸ

Meet Figaro, a stunning black domestic longhair with a heart as gorgeous as his coat and his FABULOUS tail! This adventurous and affectionate boy is already neutered and ready to bring joy to your home. Smart as a whip and full of kitten energy, Figaro loves to explore and connect with the people around him. If you're looking for a charming feline companion who's both playful and loving, come say hello β€” I promise you'll fall head over paws for this handsome guy!

Adopt Figaro and a friend together for only $75 with approved application, now through August 31st. 🐾

Apply to adopt! πŸ‘‰πŸ» freeborncountyhs.org

πŸŽ‰Home safe! πŸŽ‰Brought in by law enforcement from Richway/Martin. Comment here if you know where this sweet gal belongs. P...
08/31/2026

πŸŽ‰Home safe! πŸŽ‰

Brought in by law enforcement from Richway/Martin. Comment here if you know where this sweet gal belongs. Please share. Thank you!

Owner found πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰Brought in by law enforcement from Maurice. Comment here if you know where this dog belongs. Please share....
08/30/2026

Owner found πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Brought in by law enforcement from Maurice. Comment here if you know where this dog belongs. Please share. Thank you!

Lovely Sheila πŸ’•πŸΎπŸŒŸSheila is a small mixed breed girl born in May 2025. She was found near Twin Lakes and brought to us. S...
08/30/2026

Lovely Sheila πŸ’•πŸΎπŸŒŸ

Sheila is a small mixed breed girl born in May 2025. She was found near Twin Lakes and brought to us. Sheila is so friendly and sweet, we can't imagine why someone leave her behind. Sheila is all vetted up and ready to find a new home and be done with the shelter! She would probably be fine with other dogs with a proper introduction and we don't know how she feels about cats. She would love a family with older kids that would love her and play with her.

Adopt Sheila for only $175 with approved application. 🐾

Apply to adopt! πŸ‘‰πŸ» freeborncountyhs.org

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101 Eddie Cochran Street ( Formerly James Avenue )
Albert Lea, MN
56007

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+15073778501

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