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People for Pets

Animal shelter in Spencer, IA

People for Pets is a 501(c)(3) non profit no kill animal shelter. We house numerous dogs and cats until they are able to find their forever homes. We keep the pets until they are adopted out.

Contact Jenna Schroer
Email peopleforpets.director@gmail.com
Phone (712) 580-2738
Website
Address
2312 Hwy Blvd
Spencer, IA 51301
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Adoptable pets at People for Pets

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Spencer, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Annie's adoption status with email updates.
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Annie

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Spencer, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Sparky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sparky

Husky

Male, 6 yrs 6 mos
Spencer, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Sheba's adoption status with email updates.
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Sheba

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Spencer, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Bowman's adoption status with email updates.
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Bowman

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Spencer, IA
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Shelter FAQs

We serve all the surrounding towns of Spencer, IA and more. We also serve Clay County, but we help outside our county as well.

  • 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

You MUST be approved first before doing a meet and greet with the pet.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near People for Pets

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Algona, IA 50511

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607 28th Street,
Milford, IA 51351

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522 East Margaret St,
Fairmont, MN 56031

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Estherville, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Kimberly's adoption status with email updates.
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Kimberly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Peanut's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Sienna's adoption status with email updates.
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Sienna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Milford, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Nelson's adoption status with email updates.
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Nelson

American Shorthair

Male
Estherville, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Blinky's adoption status with email updates.
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Blinky

Australian Cattle Dog/American Bulldog

Male, 11 mos
Milford, IA

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