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Midlands Humane Society

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Midlands Humane Society

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To protect and nurture companion animals and enrich the lives of people who love them.

As the first humane society in Council Bluffs we offer the community with a comprehensive animal welfare center offering a safe and comfortable environment for the animals. This includes excellent standards of care, proactive adoption services that match pets with adopters, plus a diverse array of volunteer opportunities, community outreach and public education programs.

11/09/2026

Someone tell these dogs they're supposed to be looking for homes, not modeling for a magazine. 😂

Thanks to one of our amazing volunteers, a few of our adoptable dogs recently got their professional photos taken, and we think they understood the assignment!

Behind every one of these adorable faces is a dog waiting for someone to fall in love with them. Some are goofy, some are cuddly, some have enough energy for the whole family, but they all have one thing in common: they're ready to find a home of their own.

So go ahead, scroll through, pick your favorite, and tell us in the comments who caught your eye!Better yet, come meet them! You never know which one might end up being your new best friend.

See all our adoptable pets at www.midlandshumanesociety.org/adopt or visit us Monday-Friday from 12-6pm and Saturdays 11am-5pm.

11/08/2026

Our community showed up in a BIG way yesterday!

We had more than 20 adoptions processed in a single day, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Every adoption means another animal finding a home, another family finding a new best friend, and another opportunity for us to help the next animal in need.

To everyone who adopted, shared a post, encouraged a friend, or helped spread the word: THANK YOU for stepping up when our shelter needed it most.

Our work doesn’t stop here, and we’d love to keep this momentum going! If you’ve been thinking about adopting, fostering, or helping spread the word about an animal looking for a home, now is the time.

There are still so many animals counting on us, and together we can continue making a difference.

11/07/2026

Our shelter is full, and the challenges aren’t slowing down.

Councilman Cole Button joined us with KMTV to discuss the growing pressures on our shelter as more families face the rising costs of living and the difficult decisions that can come with it. We’re especially grateful for Cole’s continued passion for animal welfare and his willingness to be an advocate for animals in our city.

Even when we’re at capacity, we exhaust every avenue to find placement for animals in need. From working alongside our rescue partners to reaching out to foster families and exploring every available option, we continue looking for ways to say yes whenever we can.

Adoption is another incredibly important part of the solution. Every animal who finds a home opens up space and creates an opportunity for us to help the next one.

We’re grateful for the chance to share what’s happening at our shelter and bring attention to a challenge that takes an entire community to address.

If you’ve been considering adoption or fostering, we’d love to connect with you! 🐾

https://www.3newsnow.com/council-bluffs/council-bluffs-animal-shelter-strained-again-this-time-by-rising-cost-of-living-pressures

11/07/2026

It's ADOPT JOY day!

We'll be at PetSmart in Council Bluffs today from 11 AM–2 PM with some of our adorable adoptable pets!

Come meet your new best friend, find your perfect match, and maybe even head home with a new bestie! We hope to see you there!
www.midlandshumanesociety.org/adopt

11/06/2026

Meet Beefcake!

This big hunk definitely lives up to his name! Beefcake is a 5-year-old Rottweiler mix who has plenty of handsome to go around. If you're a fan of big dogs, this guy is sure to catch your eye!

He's ready to find a family to call his own. Could Beefcake be your new best friend?

Come meet him at MHS until 6pm!
www.midlandshumanesociety.org/adopt

11/06/2026

Meet Couper!

This handsome 10-month-old German Shepherd is currently enjoying life in a foster home, and he's doing great! He's getting along well with the resident dog and working on his crate training and basic manners. He's a quick learner and is picking things up in no time!

Couper has had a great start in foster care, and now he's ready to find his forever family! Could this handsome boy be the one you've been looking for?

Interested in meeting Couper? Click the link below to fill out an adoption application! We can't wait to help him find his forever home!
https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/CBIA/Dog

11/05/2026

Meet our newest available dogs!

Looking to meet your match today? We might just have the one for you! Whether you're looking for a new adventure buddy, a couch snuggler, or a little bit of both, your perfect match could be waiting right here at MHS!

Come meet our newest faces and see who steals your heart!

We're open until 6 PM today. We can't wait to see you!

11/04/2026

Meet Eli and Ringo!

These sweet boys are as fun and outgoing as they come! They love attention and are ready to find families who will shower them with all the love, affection, and attention they want and deserve.

Could Eli or Ringo be the perfect addition to your family? Come meet them at MHS until 6pm tonight!
www.midlandshumanesociety.org/adopt

11/03/2026

Say hi to Chunk and Junior!

These two 7-month-old Great Pyrenees boys are happy-go-lucky, playful, and ready to find families of their own!

They’re looking for families who will continue helping them socialize, build confidence, and experience all the fun the world has to offer.

Think one of these handsome boys might be your perfect match? Come meet them at MHS until 6pm!
www.midlandshumanesociety.org/adopt

11/03/2026

Who doesn't love a Husky?!

We have three Huskies ready to find their forever families, and they're loving this cooler weather! These gorgeous pups are ready to trade shelter life for a cozy home and a family of their own.

Come meet your new best friend! MHS is open until 6 PM today!
www.midlandshumanesociety.org/adopt

Address

1020 Railroad Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA
51503

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 6pm
Tuesday	12pm - 6pm
Wednesday	12pm - 6pm
Thursday	12pm - 6pm
Friday	12pm - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+17123962270

Website

http://www.midlandshumanesociety.org/

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