Sadie & 100 other animals currently need forever homes. NHS is a limited admissions facility helping animals in need.

Northwoods Humane Society is a limited admissions shelter which means we don't time out animals based on their length of stay. Northwoods is dedicated to finding forever homes for the dogs and cats that come through our door. Adoptable animals remain at the shelter until they are adopted. Each year over 250 dogs and 750 cats arrive at Northwoods Humane Society and find their second chances with new families: second chances for love and happiness.

On average, adult cats remain at the shelter for 60 days before they are adopted. Sadie, however, is an exception to that rule. She arrived at Northwoods Humane Society on September 20, 2008. Sadie is a vibrant example of why we are committed to finding adoptable animals their forever homes: of why we don’t give up on an animal just because she hasn’t found the right family yet.

Sadie is a beautiful, petite, black and white cat who is now 4 years old. She has big, green eyes and a personality to match. Each day Sadie waits for her chance, her time to go home. Each day she watches other lucky cats and dogs walk out the door with their families. Sadie doesn’t let that get her down though. She knows that one day the perfect person will come for her and she knows that she has the love and support of the staff and volunteers at Northwoods Humane Society who will care for her until that exciting day.

Because each day animals from Northwoods find their forever homes, new animals are arriving that need our care. Each animal is vaccinated, receives parasite control and is spayed or neutered before being placed up for adoption. In some cases, animals need medication or veterinary care before they are ready to go home. Northwoods will continue to help the animals in need in our community because of your support.

Check out Sadie’s video above. Maybe you have a place in your heart and home for this wonderful cat. Or maybe you can donate to support Sadie and the 100 other animals currently at the shelter waiting for their forever homes.

Northwoods Humane Society: Where broken hearts are healed by second chances.

Updates and Donor Comments

  1. Jeannette M WittrockJeannette M Wittrock 11/17/2011 at 12:35 AM ET
    We are so thankful for the two dogs we adopted from Northwoods.
  2. Tara NienaberTara Nienaber 11/16/2011 at 09:56 PM ET
    Thank you so much for the work you do!
  3. PHILIP SEVERSONPHILIP SEVERSON 11/16/2011 at 09:53 PM ET
    A great no kill shelter! Thanks for the gift of my cat named Mason, he's awesome!
  4. Susan MSusan M 11/16/2011 at 07:00 PM ET
    Keep up the great work, Northwoods Humane Society. You are a wonderful organization.
  5. Kathleen M TrachKathleen M Trach 11/16/2011 at 12:45 PM ET
    I have been there and have seen how the employees and the volunteers care for the animals. They do the best they can for all of the animals!!!
  6. Elizabeth JavinskyElizabeth Javinsky 11/16/2011 at 03:02 AM ET
    In memory of my beloved cats Crash, Cyndi, Kahlie and Jasper who added so much to my life. And in honor of the newest addition to my family, Lily! Thanks for being a no kill shelter. We need all shelters to work towards that.
  7. Kelly A KennedyKelly A Kennedy 08/10/2011 at 10:12 PM ET
    Keep up the good work!
  8. Jeanne C ReinhardtJeanne C Reinhardt 03/18/2011 at 04:06 PM ET
    You're lucky to have Gail Wagner on board!
  9. Candee ClyneCandee Clyne 06/23/2010 at 03:09 PM ET
    I love animals and want to help when I can. I just lost my kitty Clarabell of almost 17 yrs and this is in memory of her.
  10. Charlotte IhrkeCharlotte Ihrke 03/23/2010 at 12:08 PM ET
    Just $10 will help us get the amount of individual donors we need to win or at least get in the top 3! Do it for the animals!
  11. Brenda ZelinkaBrenda Zelinka 03/19/2010 at 12:35 PM ET
    Thanks to everyone who helps us achieve our Mission each day!

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    Each day Northwoods Humane Society provides shelter, food and care for the 100 plus animals in our care; helping animals since 2000.
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