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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.

Contact
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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 Landon's adoption status with email updates.
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Landon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Oakley's adoption status with email updates.
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Oakley

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Colfax, IA

Rescue FAQs

Central Iowa

Additional adoption info

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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue

Ames Animal Shelter

325 Billy Sunday Road,
Ames, IA 50010

Second Chance DOG Rescue

4803 Lisbon St.,
Prole, IA 50229

We'll also keep you updated on Sheeba JuM (mom)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sheeba JuM (mom)

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Sparrow -- Bonded Buddy With Raven's adoption status with email updates.
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Sparrow -- Bonded Buddy With Raven

American

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

Calico

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Des Moines, IA

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