Humane Society of Scott County Start an adoption application

A nonprofit humane society in Davenport, Iowa, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Scott County, Iowa (Davenport area). Visiting hours: Adoptions: Mon, Wed, Fri 12pm-5:30pm; Thu 2:30pm-5pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-4:30pm; closed Tuesday. Lost pet search daily 8am-5pm, no appointment needed. Adoption fees: Cats 2-6 months: $80; Cats 7 months to 6 years: $50; Cats 7+ years: $30; Dogs 2-6 months: $250; Dogs 7 months to 6 years: $150; Dogs 7+ years: $90. Cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and given a health exam.

Adoption fee From $30
Hours Adoptions: Mon, Wed, Fri 12pm-5:30pm; Thu 2:30pm-5pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-4:30pm; closed Tuesday. Lost pet search daily 8am-5pm, no appointment needed.
Areas served Scott County, Iowa (Davenport area)
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $30

Cats 2-6 months: $80; Cats 7 months to 6 years: $50; Cats 7+ years: $30; Dogs 2-6 months: $250; Dogs 7 months to 6 years: $150; Dogs 7+ years: $90. Cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and given a health exam.

Requirements

Adopters must be at least 18 with valid government-issued ID, with address verification if needed, and must confirm that rental properties allow pets

How it works

Browse pets online or visit in person, meet with an adoption counselor for a meet and greet, complete a digital adoption application, then pay (credit card preferred)

Location

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The area

Scott County at a glance

Population 174,608
Housing units 78,537
Est. households with a cat 23,475

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats 2-6 months are $80, 7 months to 6 years are $50, and 7+ years are $30. Cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and given a health exam.

What are your adoption hours?

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12pm-5:30pm; Thursday 2:30pm-5pm; Saturday-Sunday 12pm-4:30pm; closed Tuesday.

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Surrendering a cat

Rehoming information at hssc.us/rehoming-your-pet

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