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Poweshiek Animal League Shelter

Animal shelter in Grinnell, IA

PALS’ mission is to provide care and shelter for homeless or unwanted animals, to strive to find permanent, loving homes for these animals, 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 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 short 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. We are happy to report that we have helped more than 1000 animals find loving homes!

Contact —
Email palspetsia@gmail.com
Phone (641) 236-4288
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Address
4167 20th St
Grinnell, IA 50112
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4167 20th St

Grinnell, IA 50112

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Adoptable pets at Poweshiek Animal League Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Raven's adoption status with email updates.
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Raven

Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Dolly's adoption status with email updates.
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Dolly

Coonhound/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 6 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Fuzz Ball's adoption status with email updates.
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Fuzz Ball

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 11 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Waylon's adoption status with email updates.
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Waylon

Jack Russell Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 yrs 7 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Luckey's adoption status with email updates.
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Luckey

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Dobby's adoption status with email updates.
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Dobby

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Beau's adoption status with email updates.
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Beau

Black Mouth Cur/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Junior's adoption status with email updates.
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Junior

Labrador Retriever/Australian Shepherd

Male, 9 mos
Grinnell, IA
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Shelter FAQs

PALS serves all of Poweshiek County, Iowa, and beyond.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Cats may be adopted for $90, which includes spay/neuter, shots, microchipping, FeLV/Fiv test (for cats over the age of 1), and deworming. Dogs may be adopted for $175 ($150 for dogs over 6yrs, $250 for under 1 year), which includes neuter/spay, microchipping, deworming, heartworm test, and shots. Adoption fees may vary in some cases.

Please be patient with us - we're taking care of a lot of furkids - our own and the PALS kids - and we are all volunteers with families, homes and full time jobs. We'll return email and phone inquiries just as fast as we pawssibly can. Thanks!

ADOPTION DONATIONS: Adoption donations for PALS animals go directly either to medical care for those or other furkids in need, or towards maintenance and improvement of our shelter!

Adoption application

https://www.palspets.net/form/

https://www.palspets.net/donate

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We'll also keep you updated on Nabisco's adoption status with email updates.
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Nabisco

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Betty's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty

Shih Tzu/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 10 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Allie Clawpone's adoption status with email updates.
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Allie Clawpone

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Nevada, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Lenjamin's adoption status with email updates.
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Lenjamin

Standard Schnauzer/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Oskaloosa, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Virginia's adoption status with email updates.
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Virginia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 yrs 1 mo
Vinton, IA

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