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People for Paws

Mission:
Provide the community a nonprofit organization dedicated to the humane treatment of animals.

Focus on educating the public on the importance of responsible pet care and the need for spaying and neutering.

Promote pet adoption into loving caring homes.

We are willing to travel to find these great pets the best home!

Contact
Linda Hoefing
Website
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Phone
(712) 246-3236
Donation
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Email
s.hoefing@mchsi.com
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Adoptable pets at People for Paws

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Max

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Shenandoah, IA
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Abby

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Shenandoah, IA
Just Adopted
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Sadie

Black and Tan Coonhound

Female, Puppy
Shenandoah, IA

Rescue FAQs

People for Paws is a 501c3 Non Profit Organization located in the Southwest Iowa area dedicated to the humane treatment of animals and educating the public on proper pet care.

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees (includes spay/neuter, microchip, tests, and up-to-date shots):
Dogs:$ 75 – $125
Cats:$35 – $50
Prices depend on work that’s completed.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near People for Paws

Reggie's Friends - Omaha

Omaha, NE 68183

Heartland Weimaraner Rescue - NE

Omaha, NE 68104

Midlands Humane Society

1020 Railroad Ave,
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Elsa

Siberian Husky

Female, Adult
Omaha, NE
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Bubba

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Council Bluffs, IA
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Bella (Courtesy Post)

Labrador Retriever/Australian Shepherd

Female, 9 yrs
Council Bluffs, IA
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Sweet Pea

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Maryville, MO
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Mister man

Australian Shepherd/Beagle

Male, Young
Maryville, MO
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Jackson

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Omaha, NE

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