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Story County Animal Control & Shelter

Animal shelter in Nevada, Iowa

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Address

975 West Lincoln Highway, Nevada, IA 50201

Hours of Operation

    Monday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Tuesday-Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Saturday-Sunday: Closed

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Adoptable Pets at Story County Animal Control & Shelter

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Peppercorn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Nevada, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Do it, Lady!

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Nevada, IA

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Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
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Prince

American Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Nevada, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Allie Clawpone

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Nevada, IA

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Good with cats
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Boogie

Manx

Female, Young

Nevada, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Zipper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Nevada, IA

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Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
Story
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Tempest

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Nevada, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Junior

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Nevada, IA

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Honk Farnsworth

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Nevada, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats
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Shelter FAQs

Story County Animal Control & Shelter is responsible for overseeing and addressing animal control issues and concerns in rural Story County, as well as 12 cities that have agreements with the county for animal control and/or sheltering services. These services include, but are not limited to: Enforcing ordinances related to the treatment and control of animals. Responding to and handling complaints about animals. Reports of animal bites. Limited wildlife management. Providing shelter and care while facilitating the process of reuniting animals with their owners and adoptions for animals in need of a new home. The team at the Story County Animal Shelter is comprised of committed individuals who share the mission of serving the public and safeguarding the well-being of animals both within the county and under their care.
Animal Control Services: Story County and 10 Cities Animal Sheltering Services: Story County and 12 Cities Adoption: Everywhere
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fees
Spayed or neutered adult dog $75
Spayed or neutered puppy under 6 months $100
Spayed or neutered adult cat $50
Spayed or neutered kitten under 6 months $75
Spayed or neutered working/barn cat - No Charge
Rabbits $20
Guinea pig/Small pet $15
Farm Animal/Exotic Pet $Shelter Discretion
Included in Adoption Fee
All dogs and cats are spayed/neutered before adoption. They are microchipped and tested for intestinal parasites. They receive routine deworming as well as treated for any external parasites. Dogs and Cats are vaccinated for distemper and rabies. Cats are tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Dogs are tested for heartworms.

Adoption application

https://ia-storycounty2.civicplus.com/1486/Adoption-Application

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NIKKI

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 mos

Ames, IA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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EVINA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos

Ames, IA

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Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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DOLLY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos

Ames, IA

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N/A
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Animal Charities in Nevada, IA

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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