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Poweshiek Animal League Shelter

Animal shelter in Grinnell, IA

PALS’ mission is to provide care and shelter for homeless or unwanted animals, to strive to find permanent, loving homes for these animals, to educate children and adults in our communities on the humane treatment of animals, and on the importance of spaying and neutering to prevent pet overpopulation.

PALS has worked extremely hard to provide our county with a shelter. Prior to our opening, the only option for stray animals picked up by city police and sheriff’s departments in Poweshiek County was a 7-day stay at local veterinary clinics. If owners or an adopting family were not found in that short period of time, the animals were then euthanized. PALS has stepped in not only to provide a safe haven for these homeless animals, but to also ensure they receive responsible vet care including spay/neuters, shots, deworming, and flea/tick control, as well as addressing any emergency medical concerns. We are happy to report that we have helped more than 1000 animals find loving homes!

Contact —
Email palspetsia@gmail.com
Phone (641) 236-4288
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Address
4167 20th St
Grinnell, IA 50112
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4167 20th St

Grinnell, IA 50112

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Adoptable pets at Poweshiek Animal League Shelter

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Martin's adoption status with email updates.
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Martin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Leather's adoption status with email updates.
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Leather

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Pepsi's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepsi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Bugs's adoption status with email updates.
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Bugs

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Yosemite's adoption status with email updates.
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Yosemite

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Beuller's adoption status with email updates.
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Beuller

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 mos
Grinnell, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Daffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daffy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Grinnell, IA
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Shelter FAQs

PALS serves all of Poweshiek County, Iowa, and beyond.

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

Additional adoption info

Cats may be adopted for $90, which includes spay/neuter, shots, microchipping, FeLV/Fiv test (for cats over the age of 1), and deworming. Dogs may be adopted for $175 ($150 for dogs over 6yrs, $250 for under 1 year), which includes neuter/spay, microchipping, deworming, heartworm test, and shots. Adoption fees may vary in some cases.

Please be patient with us - we're taking care of a lot of furkids - our own and the PALS kids - and we are all volunteers with families, homes and full time jobs. We'll return email and phone inquiries just as fast as we pawssibly can. Thanks!

ADOPTION DONATIONS: Adoption donations for PALS animals go directly either to medical care for those or other furkids in need, or towards maintenance and improvement of our shelter!

Adoption application

https://www.palspets.net/form/

https://www.palspets.net/donate

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
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We'll also keep you updated on Reacher's adoption status with email updates.
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Reacher

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Georgia's adoption status with email updates.
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Georgia

Rex

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Marshalltown, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Harry's adoption status with email updates.
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Harry

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Marshalltown, IA

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