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Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter

2299 235th Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Phone: 641-673-3991
Email: smasadoptions@mahaska.org
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Hours

Tuesday- Friday

11am-5pm

Saturday

11am- 5pm

We are closed to the public Sunday and Monday

News and Events

Donate Your Used Printer Cartridges and Old Cell Phones to Help Us Raise Funds!!

Adoption Fees WAIVED on All Adult Cats Over 1 Year Old

Want to get rid of used printer ink cartriges or your old cell phone that's collecting dust while helping out the SMAS? The shelter is collecting these items as well as small used electronics such as digital cameras as part of a recycling program. Each of these items we send in earns us points that we can use towards purchasing new equipment or exchange for cash.

The SMAS is waiving the adoption fee on all Adult Cats over 1 year old until February 20th! This is a program that has been implemented by several other shelters in the US with great success and we have decided to try it out for one month. If we receive a good response, we have plans to permanently waive adoption fees on all adult cats! We have TONS of great cats here patiently awaiting a new home. All of our cats are given a distemper vaccination, dewormer, and flea/tick preventative. They have also been tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV and are microchipped and spayed/neutered before adoption. Help us find homes for all of the homeless kitties to acheive our goal of a 100% adoption rate on all cats!

Gourmet Double Chocolate Caramel Apple Fundraiser

The time has come once again to put in your orders for our delicious Double Chocolate Caramel Apples! For those who have yet to experience one of these decadent treats, these are not your ordinary caramel apples...these apples are large, tart Granny Smith apples are coated liberally in caramel, then dipped in the finest milk chocolate, drizzled with melted white chocolate, sprinkled with crushed toffee candy, and then wrapped attractively in cellophane and ribbon.

All apples are handmade. Apples will be ready for delivery from Feb. 7 through Feb. 13, 2012. They make ideal Valentine’s Day gifts for your loved ones, your co-workers, employees, friends, and neighbors. They are also a perfect “because I deserve one” gift to yourself!!

This fundraiser is sponsored by the boards of Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter and the Mahaska Humane Society. All proceeds go to support the welfare of animals at Stephens Memorial Animal Shelter.

Only 800 of these will be made so you must get your orders in as soon as possible! Apples are $13 each and orders of 5 or more qualify for delivery. Orders can be made over the phone by calling 641-673-3991, by email at smas@mahaska.org or by clicking the link below and using paypal.

Holiday Adoptions

Pet Behavior Resources

Although a new pet may seem like the perfect holiday gift, it is very important to remember that a new pet is a major committment and careful consideration must be given when making the decision to welcome a new addition to the home. The holidays are a busy time and this adds more stress to an already stressful adjustment period in a new home. Because of this, the SMAS will not be adopting animals out between the dates of December 20th- December 25th. Adoptions will resume on December 26th. No exceptions will be made to this policy.

We apologize for any inconvenience!

Got a dog or cat that with a behavioral problem that is making you consider finding them a new home? Or maybe you just want to understand that quirky thing your pet does? Check out these behavior tips, courtesy of the Humane Society of the United States. Even for the most complicated behavioral problems, these useful tip sheets are a great place to start when taking on the sometimes complicated task of canine or feline behavior modification.

Dog Behavior Tips

Cat Behavior Tips

Help Our Shelter

Because a shelter environment can be stressful on the animals, enrichment and comfort are absolutely essential to keep our animals happy! Kuranda beds are very durable and designed to provide a comfortable place to lounge in a kennel environment. The Kuranda company makes it easy to donate one of these great beds. Simply click on the link below to purchase a bed that will be shipped directly to the shelter.

One of a cat's most basic instincts is to scratch. Scratching stretches the muscles in a cat's feet and also relieves stress. One of the easiest ways to provide our cats with the opportunity to scratch is by providing them with a Stretch and Scratch scratch pad in their kennel. These are relatively inexpensive and the cats absolutely love them! Please consider donating a box of 25 or 50 Stretch and Scratch pads by visiting the link below.

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