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Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue

Cat rescue in Colfax, IA

Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), no-kill feline rescue located in central Iowa. We concentrate on special-needs felines, rehabilitation and rescue from small pounds and shelters. We promote spaying and neutering and assist where possible.

MISSION

Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue is a nonprofit no-kill rescue whose mission is to rescue, provide a safe haven, and care for abandoned animals until a permanent home can be found.

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Email happytalesiowa@gmail.com
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Address
Colfax, IA 50054
Donation We accept paypal, also see the donate tab on our website
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Adoptable pets at Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Opal's adoption status with email updates.
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Opal

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Pixel's adoption status with email updates.
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Pixel

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Missy's adoption status with email updates.
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Missy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Vlad's adoption status with email updates.
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Vlad

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Colfax, IA
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Central Iowa

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Pre-adoption Form, yes there is an adoption fee, contract.

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

Husky/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Husky

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Knoxville, IA

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