We no longer have open

public adoption hours.

We now schedule appointments

for adoptions with Completed

Adoption Applications. You can

download/submit Adoption 

Application Forms, and view bios

and pictures of our available

animals under the "Adoption

Info" Menu item above.  

 

ADDRESS
Mower County
Humane Society
101 22nd Street SE
Austin, MN 55912
 
Phone: ​(507) 437-9262
 
TAX ID NUMBER (EIN)
41-1781561
 
SHELTER COORDINATORS
Dog Side:  Carey Sharp
Cat Side:  Kelly Rush
 
BOARD
President: Jay Lutz
Vice Pres.: Liz Coughlin
Treasurer: Kathy Stencel
Secretary: 

  MCHS Adoption Policies

  • At MCHS, our goal is to ensure the best outcomes for our animals, our adopters, and the animal population of Mower County. With this in mind, we have created the following adoption policies:

  • First and foremost, MCHS is looking for permanent, responsible homes for these animals. Thousands of pets die each year because irresponsible owners neglect them, let them breed, or just decide they no longer want their animals. Please consider the time and money required to own a pet. It's a lifetime commitment—and nothing less than that level of commitment is acceptable.

 

  • You must be 18 years of age or older to adopt an animal.

 

  • All animals leaving the shelter will be spayed or neutered first.

 

  • If you rent or lease your house or apartment, we request written or verbal approval from your landlord before you adopt a pet. We will not adopt an animal to a person or family that is either in the process of moving or is planning to move within a month after adoption.

 

  • Animals are placed as pets or companions only. We will not place dogs to be strictly guard dogs or protective animals.

 

  • No animal will be adopted that will be kept strictly outside.

 

  • We do not allow pets to be adopted as gifts or presents to others.

 

  • If you are interested in a large dog (over 40 pounds), we strongly suggest a fenced-in yard where the animal cannot get off your property. It is the law in Austin and in most outlying townships that your dog be on a leash at all times when in public.

 

  • We do not recommend young puppies or kittens for families with very young children or in situations where all family members are gone for long periods each day.

 

  • If, at any time, you are no longer willing or able to care for your pet, you are required to return the pet to MCHS or the closest humane society. It is not permitted to sell or give the animal to a third party.

 

  • All adopters must complete an Adoption Agreement.

 

  • MCHS reserves the right to refuse any adoption.