Meet your new best friend and give them a furever home this Saturday | Events

DAVENPORT, Iowa—Stop by, adopt and save a life on National Homeless Animals Day this Saturday, August 18th.The Humane Society of Scott County, located at 2802 West Central Park in Davenport, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adoptions and all shelter business must be completed by 4:30.

Since 1992, the third Saturday of August has been set aside to raise awareness about the pet overpopulation epidemic and to promote the best solution: spay/neuter your pet!  HSSC adoption fees - $81 for dogs (plus $10 for a heartworm test) and $70 for cats includes a voucher for spay/neuter at participating local veterinarians and a microchip your companion animal. 

Can’t adopt now.  Here’s how you can help anyway!

Tax deductible donations of money, food and supplies are always appreciated to help us care for the 500 animals that arrive at the shelter every month.  Over 80% of the animals come to us as strays.  Check out our Wish List of items by visiting our new website at www.hssc.us.

Adopt a Kennel!

Your $20 a month “Special Friend” pledge helps us provide an animal with food, vaccinations, and other needed supplies.  The personalized Red and White sign on the kennel door is a fantastic way to promote your business or organization!

Volunteer!

Bring us your talent or passion! Walk a dog, clean a kennel, or help us plan an event and throw a great party to benefit the animals!  Orientation is held at the shelter on the first Sunday of every month at 10 a.m. and the third Thursday of every month at 5 p.m.

For more information, stop by the Humane Society of Scott County, 2802 W. Central Park in Davenport, call 563-388-6655, visit www.hssc.us or email adoptapet@hotmail.com.

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