Muscatine Humane Society

Mongo became quite the celebrity after his social media debut. Today he got the only attention that really matters, from his new family! He’s heading home today where he will be the center of attention!💙🧡

Thanks to the generosity of Li'l Miss Iowa, 15 cats have already found homes this month with waived adoption fees!

If you've been thinking about adding a feline friend to your family, now is the perfect time. With an approved application, cat adoption fees are completely waived for the remainder of the sponsorship.

Take a look at our available cats and submit your application today. Your new best friend may be waiting for you!

Application: https://form.jotform.com/251985166130155

Always a happy sight when our monthly anonymous Chewy donor comes through with our cat essentials!

Last Friday, another special kiddo hosted a lemonade stand and chose to share a donation with our shelter! We are so grateful for their big heart and kindness toward our animals. Thank you for making a difference! 🍋

Clawdzilla’s time on the adoption floor was short! She was scooped up almost immediately and is already settling into her new home. Wishing this sweet girl all the happiness she deserves!

Banana (gray and white) and Itty Bitty, who also happen to be sisters, found their forever home together today! ❤️ These two girls are heading to a wonderful home where love never runs dry, and we couldn't be happier for them!

UPDATE: ADOPTION PENDING

Nobody came forward to claim this pup so he's now seeking a new home. Hes just shy of 6months old and now hes already 50 pounds. His breed is unknown but he is sweet and friendly as they come. We've named him Mongo, ( for obvious reasons) Cmon down and get acquainted!

Winnie was our only adoption today, but we’ll happily take a Monday adoption! While we didn’t get an adoption photo, there’s no doubt this sweet girl is heading to the home of her dreams. Congratulations, Winnie! We’re so excited for your new beginning. ❤️🐾

Thank you to CBI Bank for choosing us to be the recipient of this week's Hometown Hundreds! We are very grateful!

🚨 FRIENDLY IOWA LAW REMINDER 🚨

​With the weather changing, it’s a good time to remind everyone about something incredibly important: It is 100% illegal in the state of Iowa to abandon a pet or just "throw a cat outside" to fend for itself.

​Under Iowa Code Section 717B.8, animal abandonment is a crime.

Dropping a pet off on a random road, leaving them behind when you move, or just turning a domestic cat into an "outdoor cat" carries real legal consequences:

​Simple Misdemeanor:

If the animal isn't hurt, it still carries fines up to $855 and potential jail time.

​Serious or Aggravated Misdemeanor:

If the abandonment leads to injury or death (including from starvation, dehydration, or predators), the penalties jump significantly with heavy fines and up to 1–2 years of confinement.

​And let's talk about accountability:

If that animal was adopted from a shelter or rescue, or if they are microchipped, it is incredibly easy to trace them right back to the owner.

Microchips don't just help lost pets get home—they also provide definitive proof of ownership if an animal is dumped.

Plus, bypassing a rescue's return policy to abandon a pet violates legal adoption contracts.

​Domesticated pets do not have the instincts to "just figure it out" in the wild. They rely on us completely.

If you or someone you know is struggling to care for a pet, please reach out to local rescues, foster groups, or shelters.

There are resources, people who want to help, and safe, legal ways to surrender an animal.

​Let’s look out for our furry neighbors! 🐾

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