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Animal Welfare Friends

Animal shelter in Monticello, IA

We are a non-profit organization out of Monticello, IA specializing in the care for dogs and cats that need us. Our care does not stay local, as we take transports from all over the United States, and adopt all over as well!

Our mission's primary focus is to help reduce the homeless pet population by finding homes for spayed/neutered pets, and helping educate WHY this process is so important, and the proper way to care for pets!

Contact —
Email shelter@animalwelfarefriends.org
Phone (319) 975-8283
Website
Address
22407 Bus Hwy 151
Monticello, IA 52310
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22407 Bus Hwy 151

Monticello, IA 52310

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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Adoptable pets at Animal Welfare Friends

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Milton

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Monticello, IA
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Dolce

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Monticello, IA
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Freda

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Monticello, IA
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Maisie

Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)/Maltese

Female, 10 yrs 2 mos
Monticello, IA
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Mike

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Monticello, IA
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Dino

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Monticello, IA
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Shelter FAQs

We service ALL areas, as needed. Our focus has been here in Iowa, as puppy mills, and so many stray cats have been on the rise with loose restriction. To prevent unnecessary euthanasia, we pledge all of our resources to saving every animal we can!

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

You can read more about our adoption fees and processes here! https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adoption-101/

Adoption application

https://animalwelfarefriends.org/adopt/application/

https://animalwelfarefriends.org/donate/

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Porkchop

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Dodger

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
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Temo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
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Luigi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
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Prince

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
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Noodle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
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