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Welcome to the PALS website!
Poweshiek Animal League Shelter
Grinnell, Iowa


Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS) recently opened a shelter to serve all of Poweshiek County. As we continue to grow, we desperately need MORE VOLUNTEERS! PALS is a completely volunteer based, non-profit organization. So if you enjoy working with animals, please consider helping.

If you are interested in becoming a PALS volunteer, please consider attending one of the following volunteer training sessions:

Tuesday, June 3 at 6 p.m. or Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m.

Sessions will be held at the shelter, which is located just south of Grinnell (across from the Westfield Church and Cemetery)

Please register by emailing kmjhess@mchsi.com or calling 641-990-0396.

Did you know?
1. Pals has 4 shifts, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
2. The shifts are at 7 am, noon, 5 pm and 9 pm
3. A typical shift only takes about an hour
4. The shifts consist of feeding, walking, and cleaning
5. You will never be on a shift by yourself. Each shift has a lead volunteer that can help direct you.


PALS' mission is to provide care and shelter for homeless or unwanted animals, to strive to find permanent, loving homes for these animals, to respond to animal neglect and abuse reports, to educate children and adults in our communities on the humane treatment of animals, and on the importance of spaying and neutering to prevent pet overpopulation.

PALS has worked extremely hard for the past three years to provide our county with a shelter. Prior to our opening, the only option for stray animals picked up by city police and sheriff's departments in Poweshiek County was a 7-day stay at local veterinary clinics. If owners or an adopting family were not found in that shots period of time, the animals were then euthanized. PALS has stepped in not only to provide a safe haven for these homeless animals, but to also ensure they receive responsible vet care including spay/neuters, shots, deworming, and flea/tick control, as well as addressing any emergency medical concerns.

Since the very first meeting of PALS in February of 2004, we have:
- Elected a fourth year of board of directors
- Received our 501(c)3 non-profit status and shelter license
- Amassed a list of close to 260 volunteers/donors in Poweshiek County
- Had numerous fundraisers, and are perpetually looking forward to our next fund-raising activity
- Established a substantial community presence
- Continued to submit grant proposals to various foundations across Iowa and the United States
- Purchased 6 acres of land with a steel building and renovated this building to become a shelter licensed by the state of Iowa
- Helped over 700 dogs and cats (and bunnies, ferrets, horses, turtles, birds and fish!) to find loving and responsible homes


Cosmo
Avaiable for Adoption!

Lucky
Available for Adoption!

Sylvester
Available for Adoption!

Marty
Available for Adoption!

 

ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program generated through our shelter's website, we automatically receive $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Make the right move and enroll today!
Protect your pet. ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs

PALS Webmaster
Last updated 5/23/08
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