Midlands Humane Society

Council Bluffs, IA

A nonprofit humane society in Council Bluffs, Iowa, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Visiting hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm; Sat 11am-5pm. Closed every 3rd Wednesday for meetings and training. Holiday hours vary. Adoption fees: Kittens (under 6 months): $175; Cats (6 months to under 7 years): $125; Cats (7+ years): $50; Dogs: $150 to $500 depending on age, breed, and size. Cat fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, and feline leukemia testing.

Adoption fee From $50

Hours Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm; Sat 11am-5pm. Closed every 3rd Wednesday for meetings and training. Holiday hours vary.

Areas served Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50

Kittens (under 6 months): $175; Cats (6 months to under 7 years): $125; Cats (7+ years): $50; Dogs: $150 to $500 depending on age, breed, and size. Cat fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, and feline leukemia testing.

Requirements

Adopters must be at least 18. Check local animal restrictions and landlord policies first, and confirm a veterinarian is accepting new clients.

How it works

Complete a digital or paper adoption application, do a meet-and-greet in a designated room, then sign the adoption contract, review medical information, register the microchip, and pay (cash or card only). Allow at least 90 minutes. Adoption holds available for $25 for 24 to 48 hours. No refunds or exchanges, but animals may be returned within 30 days without surrender fees.

Location

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The area

Pottawattamie County at a glance

Population 93,424

Housing units 40,083

Est. households with a cat 12,083

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?

Kittens under 6 months are $175, cats 6 months to under 7 years are $125, and cats 7+ are $50. Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchip, and feline leukemia testing.

What are your hours?

Monday-Friday 12pm-6pm, Saturday 11am-5pm. Closed every third Wednesday for meetings and training.

Get involved

Support Midlands Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Surrender information at midlandshumanesociety.org/services/surrendering-a-pet.html

Donate Become a foster