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PAWS of Greene County

Animal shelter in Jefferson, IA

We are a 501(c)(3) animal shelter in Greene County, Iowa. We are a dedicated group of people who have a strong passion for animals and animal rights. We have a foster care program for dogs and cats, as well as a great group of volunteers who help out with all we do.

Contact —
Email pawsofgreenecounty@hotmail.com
Phone (515) 386-2340
Website
Address
1700 Doreen Wilber Drive
Jefferson, IA 50129
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Meet their adoptable pets

1700 Doreen Wilber Drive

Jefferson, IA 50129

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at PAWS of Greene County

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Sadie

Domestic Longhair

Female, 4 yrs
Jefferson, IA
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Aspen

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Jefferson, IA
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Leesa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Jefferson, IA
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Archie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Jefferson, IA
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Godiva

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Jefferson, IA
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Lexus

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Jefferson, IA
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Shelter FAQs

We serve Jefferson, IA and all Greene County communities.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Take the Pet Home
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees for animals at the shelter are $100 for a cat and start at $150 for a dog. This fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies and distemper shots, worming, flea preventative, heartworm testing for dogs and Feline Leukemia/FIV testing for cats. Please fill out our Adoption Questionnaire to request an appointment to meet our pets.

Adoption application

http://www.pawsofgreenecounty.org/adoption_questionnaire.aspx

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Tempe JuM

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Clive, IA
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Tiger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Des Moines, IA
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Milo bonded with Otis

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Boone, IA
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Mango (Bonded to Poppy)

Guinea Pig

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
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Old Yeller JuM

Chesapeake Bay Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 yrs 11 mos
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Mickey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA

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