About Us
It all began in 2001, when a small group of concerned
citizens became aware of the lack of proper care and
compassion for our local shelter pets. The shelter was
located in a 100 year old building in Mineral Hills. To
improve the animals' living quarters, volunteers did
much cleaning and painting, added kennels for both
dogs and cats, and created a large outdoor dog run.
Besides the daily cleaning, the volunteers exercise and
groom the animals and provide basic medical care. We
monitor the adoption of animals with an application
process that hopefully assures that they are placed in
a good home. In December of 2008, after many years
of fundraising and planning, the Northwoods Animal
Shelter moved from the old shelter to our newly
renovated building at 930 Selden Road in Iron River,
Michigan.
On behalf of all the dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds we
care for, the Northwoods Animal Shelter volunteers
would like to thank all of the people who have rescued
stray animals, adopted shelter pets, participated in
fundraisers, or donated time, money, and other useful
items to help us care for the homeless animals.
Our Mission
The Northwoods Animal Shelter, a non-profit
corporation supported by and committed to the
community of Iron County, Michigan, shall operate
and maintain an Animal Shelter Complex which offers
a safe refuge where basic needs are met and limited
medical care is provided for surrendered, stray and
neglected animals. As part of our ongoing
commitment to humane animal treatment,
we shall promote community
awareness regarding responsible
pet ownership in a courteous,
professional, and
compassionate
manner.