The Boone Area Humane Society was founded in 1977. We believe that because people domesticated animals, we have a responsibility to ensure their welfare. To ensure humane treatment, we respond to animal neglect and abuse calls, provide animal control, operate an animal shelter for lost, found, and unwanted pets and provide humane education.

An application with a potential adopter's personal information, along with their opinions on aspects of pet ownership is filled out. There is a 24 hour hold on all pending adoptions. Adopters must live in the state of Iowa. Our fees for adoption vary based on age of the adopter/animal and number of animals being adopted, though dogs are usually $125 and cats are $100.