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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

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at PAWS of Greene County

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

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Baby
Jefferson, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Simon's adoption status with email updates.
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Simon

Domestic Shorthair/Siamese

Male, Young
Jefferson, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Emmet's adoption status with email updates.
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Emmet

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Jefferson, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Birdie's adoption status with email updates.
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Birdie

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Baby
Jefferson, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Ben's adoption status with email updates.
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Ben

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Jefferson, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Comet's adoption status with email updates.
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Comet

Golden Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Jefferson, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Axel's adoption status with email updates.
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Axel

Labrador Retriever/German Shorthaired Pointer

Male, Young
Jefferson, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Sailor's adoption status with email updates.
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Sailor

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
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 $75 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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We'll also keep you updated on Becky's adoption status with email updates.
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Becky

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Raven - Bonded Buddy With Starfire's adoption status with email updates.
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Raven - Bonded Buddy With Starfire

Domestic Shorthair

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

Dogo Argentino/Boxer

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Chetty SH's adoption status with email updates.
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Chetty SH

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Coca's adoption status with email updates.
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Coca

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Fort Dodge, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA

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