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Creston Animal Rescue Effort/ Creston City Pound Animal rescue in Creston, IA

The Creston City Pound is a holding facility for stray/abandoned animals within Creston City limits. Animals are held for 10 days to give owners time to claim their pets. After this time they become available for adoption. Here is where a dedicated group of volunteers come in. Creston Animal Rescue Effort (CARE), established in 1998, helps to get these pets adopted into new, permanent homes. We publish their photos in the local paper, hang flyers around the community, update this website and Facebook, host fundraisers and supply the pets with treats, vet care and love. Please be patient, ALL our work is done by volunteers who have full-time jobs and families. When calling please be sure you speak clearly and leave a phone number. You may also email CARE at mdowney@iowatelecom.net

Contact Mycale Downey
Email mdowney@iowatelecom.net
Phone (641) 782-2330
Website
Address
mail donations to:
304 W Devoe Street
Creston, IA 50801
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304 W Devoe Street

Creston, IA 50801

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Adoptable pets at Creston Animal Rescue Effort/ Creston City Pound

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Creston, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Santana's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Santana

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Creston, IA
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Rescue FAQs

Animal Control services are limited to the City of Creston. Spay/Neuter funding is limited to City of Creston and Union County. Adoptions are limited to the State of Iowa.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Animals are available for adoption after the 10 day stray hold time has expired. The State of Iowa requires all animals adopted from this facility to be sterilized and have a Rabies vaccination.

We ask that you fill out an application prior to requests to meet animals. You can email CARE at mdowney@iowatelecom.net and request an application.

Adoptions can not be done through the mail or done as a gift for someone else. The actual adopter must fill out an application and meet with the Adoption Coordinator. The animal must reside at the address on the contract. We can not adopt outside of Iowa as it is too difficult to do home checks and review applications. We give priority to local adopters who own their home and have completed an adoption application. The applications usually take 5 business days to review so please be patient. We reserve the right to refuse an adoption to anyone.

Call ahead for an appointment, 641-782-2330 and leave a message.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Creston Animal Rescue Effort/ Creston City Pound

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125 E. Ayers St.,
Osceola, IA 50213

Earth Angel Rescue Services, Inc.

405 W. Madison St.,
Iowa, Illinois And Wisconsin, IA 50854

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1211 Grand Ave,
West Des Moines, IA 50265

We'll also keep you updated on Chance (Bonded with Memphis & Luka)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Chance (Bonded with Memphis & Luka)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 6 mos
West Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Nitro's adoption status with email updates.
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Nitro

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Martensdale, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Porkchop's adoption status with email updates.
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Porkchop

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
West Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on River's adoption status with email updates.
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River

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
West Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Gree Gree's adoption status with email updates.
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Gree Gree

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
West Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Cleo's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Cleo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 8 mos
West Des Moines, IA

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