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City of Harlan Pound

Animal shelter in Harlan, IA

4PAWS is a volunteer group working with animals available for adoption through the City of Harlan, Iowa Pound. We've been active since the fall of 2003 and place about 110 animals per year. Generous donations, fundraisers and our annual garage sale allow us to pay for administrative and animal care expenses.

Contact —
Email 4paws@harlannet.com
Phone (712) 733-8522
Website —
Address
2505 Utility Ave
Harlan, IA 51537
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2505 Utility Ave

Harlan, IA 51537

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Target

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult
Harlan, IA
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Willie

Beagle

Male, Adult
Harlan, IA
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Foxy

Beagle/Foxhound

Male, Adult
Harlan, IA

Shelter FAQs

The City of Harlan pound serves only the corporate limits of the town. We're 60 miles east of Omaha, NE and 90 miles west of Des Moines, IA; 11 miles north of I-80.

Additional adoption info

We do ask for vet references. The adoption fee is $5 and a $20 refundable bond is required for animals that have not been sterilized. By Iowa law, all intact animals must be sterilized within 30 days with some allowance for small kittens or puppies. On occasion, spay or neuter rebates may be available. A photo ID is required at adoption and we may ask for any other information we deem necessary before adoption.

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Ebony

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Polly

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Raven

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
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Blue

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
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Cy

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Polar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
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