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People for Paws

Animal rescue in Shenandoah, IA

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
Email s.hoefing@mchsi.com
Phone (712) 246-3236
Website —
Address
PO Box 221
Shenandoah, IA 51601
Donation —
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Adoptable pets at People for Paws

This rescue doesn’t have any adoptable pets right now – check out adoptable pets nearby or start a custom pet search below.

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Shenandoah, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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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

Omaha Wags to Riches rescue

Omaha, NE 68106

Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue

527 Delong Avenue,
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Nebraska Border Collie Rescue, Inc.

Bellevue, NE 68123

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

Labrador Retriever/Border Collie

Male, Young
Atlantic, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Dirk the Daring (fostered in Omaha)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Dirk the Daring (fostered in Omaha)

American

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Papillion, NE
We'll also keep you updated on Ginger Spice - AB's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger Spice - AB

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Council Bluffs, IA
We'll also keep you updated on McGonagall's adoption status with email updates.
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McGonagall

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 8 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Cecil (Courtesy Post)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cecil (Courtesy Post)

Pit Bull Terrier/Rottweiler

Male, 4 yrs
Council Bluffs, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Garden Variety Litter: Butternut's adoption status with email updates.
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Garden Variety Litter: Butternut

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 mos
Council Bluffs, IA

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