Emmet County Animal Shelter

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Can Donation


Donate your cans & bottles in the trailer located at J&J Welding in Estherville.  Located...

Adoption Policy
It takes a very special person to choose adoption!  Most animals are homeless through no fault of their own, so...
1703 7th Ave South
Estherville, IA 51334
US
Lita

This little one sure has a story to tell! She has more energy than all of her siblings put together....

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Ozzy

Ozzy is a big fluffy boy but don't let his future size full you. He is a big love bug...

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Annie

Annie is very timid and shy. She plays with her siblings and loves toys. She takes a while to trust...

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Bandit Blue

Courtesy post for Goldmount Vet Clinic in Sherburn. Please reach out to them with questions or if you are interested...

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Bandit Blue

Courtesy post for Goldmount Vet Clinic in Sherburn. Please reach out to them with questions or if you are interested...

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Cheyene

*** The first step in the adoption process is to go to www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org to complete the adoption application*** This sweet...

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Snoopy

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter. Hey Snoopy! This little dude came...

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Rylan

Rylo, Rylan, and Ravyn are fluffy siblings who love to wrestle. They were very sick when they arrived at the...

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Ravyn

Rylo, Rylan, and Ravyn are fluffy siblings who love to wrestle. They were very sick when they arrived at the...

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Rylo

Rylo, Rylan, and Ravyn are fluffy siblings who love to wrestle. They were very sick when they arrived at the...

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Reeves

Reeves was born at the end of April 2025. She and her siblings arrived in rough shape and were not...

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Gracee

Gracee is a lucky kitten to have been spared the developmental issues her sisters had. She is absolutely perfect as...

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Hades

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This group of pups is...

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Apollo

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This group of pups is...

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Hades

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This group of pups is...

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Apollo

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This group of pups is...

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Zeus

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This group of pups is...

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Zeus

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This group of pups is...

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Tiptree

Who wouldn't want an armful of this big sweet boy? Tiptree is as nice as the jams he is named...

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Lainey

Lainey came in at a super busy time in this year's kitten season. She was in rough shape, but is...

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Moo

This cute little black and white girl was rescued from a car engine in a hospital parking lot. Moo is...

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Heath

Looking for a cat to lounge around the house? Heath will do it and know he looks just as good...

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Rainey

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** At just over a year...

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Tucker

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Oh Tucker!!! Your family left...

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River

Little River was found on a bridge south of town. She has grown a bit, but is still little and...

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Zara

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Are you looking for a dog...

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Fig

Despite being found on the side of the highway like a dropped fruit with scuffs and insect nibbles, Fig is...

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Goldeen

Having Goldeen around is a bit like having an affectionate golden statue who wants your attention while she poses in...

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Sauki

Someone dumped this pretty little kitty! Sauki doesn't like it with the other cats at the shelter much. She would...

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Honey

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Oh Honey Buns! This girl is...

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Lucy

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Lucy is another of our precious...

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Walley

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This teeny tiny guy is Walley!...

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Chex

Chex and his sisters came from a farm where they got caught in a trap-neuter-release trap. The kittens were much...

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Gladys

Gladys and her siblings are ex-farm kittens who had to recover from a rough start in life before they could...

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Steeler

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This sweet older gentleman is...

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Estelle

Estelle was found as a single kitten in need of some TLC. Now she is one of our kitten rooms,...

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Peets

Beans and his bonded brother Peets are super friendly and affectionate little kittens. The brothers were found at the rock...

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Thor

Thor is a sweet friendly boy with a very pink nose. He loves people more than toys, but boxes are...

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Sly

Sly is big sweet boy who came to the shelter from a home with too many cats to care for....

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Beans

Beans and his bonded brother Peets are super friendly and affectionate little kittens. The brothers were found at the rock...

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Lynx

Lynx and her brother Thor are neither wild nor stormy! Lynx is a friendly playful kitten who would like a...

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Betty

Betty is waiting by the door. When are you coming to take her home? She doesn't like sharing with all...

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Doty

This tiny classic tabby girl was born May 8 of 2025 and ended up all by herself in human care...

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Blanche

Blanche was part of an outdoor colony who sadly lost their caretaker and had to come inside. She is not...

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Valencia

Beautiful classic orange tabby Valencia was extremely friendly and affectionate when she first arrived at the shelter. Sadly, everything soon...

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Robynn

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This beautiful, spunky and oh so...

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Twizzler

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This goofy tabby with a...

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Roscoe

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Roscoe is a 1-year-old, energetic,...

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Smuckers

Sweet-faced Smuckers is part of a whole family of large fluffy cats with short faces and long tails. They all...

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Aria

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Hello there! I'm Aria, and I'm...

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Aria

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Hello there! I'm Aria, and I'm...

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Roscoe

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Roscoe is a 1-year-old, energetic,...

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Smuckers

Sweet-faced Smuckers is part of a whole family of large fluffy cats with short faces and long tails. They all...

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Dundee

Would you like a house lion? Maybe two or three? We have a whole family of large fluffy cats with...

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Dundee

Would you like a house lion? Maybe two or three? We have a whole family of large fluffy cats with...

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Pansy

Pansy didn't get to look for a home when she was a smaller kitten because she got sick. She and...

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Theo J

Theo J here! I'm in search of love and safety and treats and catnip toys and all your attention. I...

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Sunny Girl

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Hi I'm Sunny Girl. I...

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Marcello

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Hi I'm Marcello! Yep, pretty cool...

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Dolly Purrton

Would you like to watch a kitten play in your home all the time? Do you want a kitten but...

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Draven

Meet Draven! This handsome cat is very human-oriented and friendly. He wants to be where you are. Draven likes pets...

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Vera

Vera was born sometime between 2015 and 2022. If that seems like a lot of uncertainty, that's because we usually...

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Daisy II

Daisy II was formerly part of an outdoor colony. Lucky for her, she's friendly enough that now she's taking her...

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Chase

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Chase is the name of this...

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Ned

This little guy was fairly terrified to be rescued and bit his rescuer all the way through his glove! A...

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Louis Vittion

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Are you a true cat...

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Bianca

Meet Bianca and Bethany! These girls love to cuddle and groom each other, which is great because Bethany refuses to...

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Bethany

Meet Bianca and Bethany! These girls love to cuddle and groom each other, which is great because Bethany refuses to...

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Rusty

Meet Rusty!! This 1 year old petite pitty mix came to us when she wandered into some kind folks barn....

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Frank

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Shawna

**The step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This pretty girl has come a...

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Aurora

Meet Aurora ***The first step in the adoption process is to go to www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org to complete the adoption application*** Hi,...

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Tori

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** For all you cat people out...

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Graymalkin

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Meet Greymalkin or Grey for short....

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Poppy

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Poppy is the name of...

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Riley

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Riley was rescued as a...

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Hardee

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Sweet, timid and tiny Hardee...

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Hope

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Hope likes toys and treats and...

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Misty

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Meet Misty! Or Misty Lucy,...

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Raya

***The first step in the adoption process is to go to www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org to complete the adoption application*** This sweet little...

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Charisma

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Charisma was found as a little...

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Lizzy

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Lizzy is the name of this...

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Ginger

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This is silly little Ginger. She...

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Chia

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Chia and his silly cross eyed...

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Doug

The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org This is Doug and he...

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Nova

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This pretty girl is Nova! She...

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Molly Mae

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** This special and stunning GSD is...

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Dexter

The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org This is Dexter and he...

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Leah

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Leah is a gorgeous Classic Tabby...

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Howard

***The first step in the adoption process is to go to our website at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org to complete the Adoption Application***...

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Mary Anne

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Sweet little Mary Ann was born...

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Coral

***The first step in the adoption process is to go to our website at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org to complete the Adoption Application***...

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Elle

***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the adoption application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** Elle is a beautiful girl....

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Perry

Perry is a sweet boy, who loves attention from people, but is wary of other cats- they pick on him!...

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Rotini

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Wilson

Wilson!!!! What a card this dashing boy can be. He comes from a litter of 9 black and white siblings...

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