We are glad to announce that our shelter has returned to regular open hours -- appointments are no longer needed to visit. Our open hours are Tuesday-Saturday from noon-6:30pm.  We will continue limiting the number of people in our lobby for the safety of our visitors, volunteers, and employees. We ask that you practice social distancing while at our shelter, and remain at least 6 feet apart from others. We also encourage wearing a mask at our shelter if you are able. We do not have masks for...

Visitors: We are currently open by appointment only due to COVID-19 precautions. We are limiting the number of visitors at any given time so that social distancing can be practiced. We are still handling adoptions, stray intake, and owner surrenders as normal, but you must call ahead for an appointment. Please call the shelter number to make an appointment: (319) 975-8283   Volunteers: We still need your help caring for our animals. If you have signed up on the volunteer schedul...

Tailwaggers “Home is where the dog runs to greet you.”   Purrfect Endings “Cats are like potato chips, you can’t just have one!”

Tailwaggers “Home is where the dog runs to greet you.”   Purrfect Endings “Cats are like potato chips, you can’t just have one!”

Want your pet to be featured in the 2020 Animal Welfare Friends calendar? This year, we are accepting submissions for our calendar of any former AWF animal! And if your pet makes it in the calendar, you will get a free copy of the calendar as well!    To submit your pet, we need: Your pet's name Your pet's name when you adopted it from us (if different) 2-5 high resolution photos of your pet 100-150 words about your pet (what makes them a perfect addition to your family,...

Tailwaggers “Home is where the dog runs to greet you.”   Purrfect Match! “Cats are like potato chips, you can’t just have one!”   * Not pictured above: Bronco, Amber, and Polly.