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Dubuque Regional Humane Society Lost & Found and Rehoming Help

Hours: Tuesday to Friday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; closed to the public Monday.

What it is
Support and guidance
Who it helps
Finders must show a valid ID with their current address.
Where
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County and Jo Daviess County
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is the public stray holding facility for the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County. Finders can bring strays in during walk-in hours or by appointment, and owners can check the lost and found page. Owners considering surrender can review rehoming resources and request a scheduled rehoming appointment.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: City of Dubuque, Dubuque County and Jo Daviess County

Hours: Tuesday to Friday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; closed to the public Monday.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Finders must show a valid ID with their current address. Strays found in Asbury, Dyersville, Peosta, Epworth, Farley or Jo Daviess County must be brought in through local law enforcement. No walk-in or unscheduled rehoming appointments.
  • How to get started: Bring a found stray during walk-in hours or make an appointment at least 30 minutes ahead. To rehome a pet, start on the website's rehoming page. Call 563-582-6766 with questions.

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Sources

Dubuque Regional Humane Society Lost & Found and Rehoming Help official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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