Animal Welfare Services
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We have many great animals available through our network! Please take a look!
Who We Are
Animal Welfare Services is a local group dedicated to networking all the Pet Professionals in the area together. We hope to network vets, pet store owners, rescue volunteers, shelter workers, boarding kennel owners and pet sitters,groomers and more.
We are 501c3 non-profit as of April 14, 2008 and hope to have a local shelter facility in 2009.
I am the Internet Coordinator for Animal Welfare Services. We *do not yet* have a physical shelter facility.
Our volunteers are individuals who take animals into their own homes as they are able. Many times the animal stays in it's current home until a new home is found.
Our Volunteers
Priscilla is the Reptile, Amphibian & Turtle/Tortoise Retreat. I have taken dogs, kittens and young cats, rabbits and guinea pigs for placement in the past but at this time will take only Reptiles, Amphibians and non-aquatic Turtles and Tortoises. (Although I may be willing to take a dog, bun or pig, my whole family loves them!) I am also a Private Dog Obedience Instructor. I assist you, in your home, to solve problems you may have with your dog, or just help in teaching manners and basic obedience. I hope to start holding group classes by Fall 2008. I can be reached at 319-269-3722 (leave a message or send text) or
Email: priscilla_blanchard@hotmail.com
Peg takes on Dogs of all shapes and sizes, all are spayed or neutered prior to placement. She can be reached at 319-833-0959 or
Email: schneggy@hotmail.com
Other Area Rescues
All Animals: Here is a link to our local
Cedar Bend Humane Society or 319-232-6887, they have many animals available for adoption to loving homes!
Cats:
C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter, Inc. (641) 435-4151 (days) or (641) 435-2036 (evenings) Many, MANY Cats available at this no kill shelter.
Siamese Cats: Siamese Rescue.
Kris Brown of Marion, Iowa can be reached at 319-377-5006.
Dogs:
Boxer: Contact Name unknown contact phone unknown
Email: nothing current
Cedar valley Boxer
Rescue.
English Mastiff: Wendy Stephens 563-288-0346 or 563-260-2138. Muscatine volunteer for MCOA.
Email: fordguy@muscanet.com
MCOA
Rhodesian Ridgeback: Karyn
Email: IowaRRgroup@prodigy.net
Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue
Rottweiler: Cathy Root: Brea Rottweilers Email: cathy_root@yahoo.com
319-623-3050
No Puppy Mills
Private placement services rely GREATLY on donations. We could not keep helping pets without
donations from generous businesses and individuals. If you are interested in making a donation, please feel
free to call anytime. If you would like to donate to Animal Welfare Services, I can send a Donation Receipt for you to use on your taxes.
Needed Items:
Money! to build up our account for a physical facility
Bleach
Paper Towels
Doggie Toys, Treats & Chews
Collars
Cat Toys
Cat Cages (full size ($99) or Jr ($70))
New or Used pet carriers, Kennels, crates or Ex Pens (especially for large breed dogs)
Sturdy free standing outdoor kennels. Prefer something with a top.
Brushes & Combs
New or Used towels and blankets
Cat Litter - clumping or pearl type
Finch Aviary (good for birds and also larger iguanas)
Cardboard Pet Carriers (the folding kind)
Humane or Havahart animal Traps (any size but cat/coon would be most useful)
Reptile Housing (leaker fish tanks work nicely)
Adopting a friend
Interested in adopting a new best friend??
Each animal has it's own story and it's own adoption donation. Our volunteers have their own individual applications.
Please read the animal's bio carefully to see how to contact the Volunteer for that animal.
Can't adopt, but want to help?
~Make an item donation
~Make a cash donation: The funds are used for medical care (including the spay and neuter) and housing of our homeless animals.
Animal Welfare Services
Cedar Falls, Waverly, Independence, Waterloo and surrounding communities in Iowa
PLEASE NOTE that we DO NOT YET have a shelter. We are a group of VOLUNTEERS. That means that each animal (or perhaps a couple animals) are in individuals homes. You cannot come to browse our animals, you must make an appointment with the volunteer.
Phone: 319-269-3722
Email:
animalwelfareservices@hotmail.com
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
