Saving Stray Animals

Saving Stray Animals

Because every pet deserves a peaceful, safe and healthy life

Saving Stray Animals

Saving Stray Animals

Because every pet deserves a peaceful, safe and healthy life

Saving Stray Animals

Saving Stray Animals

Because every pet deserves a peaceful, safe and healthy life

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Shelter at Cat Capacity

Shelter at Cat Capacity

  We are currently at capacity and cannot accept anymore cats at this time and until further notice. However, if you are interested in volunteering or acting as a foster for some of our animals,  please contact us at: (319) 975-8283 or email us at shelter@animalwelfarefriends.org

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Board Members

Board Member -Sherri and Tom retired to rural Anamosa in 2016 which is a central location for 4 married kids and 6 Grandchildren.  We have c...
Sherri Evans
Board Member - Jackie White lives in Anamosa with her husband John and furry baby Layla Lou Who.  She has two grown adult children, Robert a...
Jackie White
Board Member - Cindy and her husband Tom are both active in their farming operation and own Oak Street Manufacturing in Monticello. They hav...
Cindy Bagge
Treasurer - Lisa was raised in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Iowa in 2013. She began working at Honkamp Krueger in 2015 and is currently ...
Lisa Wigington
Board Member - Candy began volunteering for AWF in 2004 after AWF reached out to the community for volunteers. Candy has been AWF's top fund...
Candy Roberg
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