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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 —
Email happytalesiowa@gmail.com
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Website
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
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Central Iowa

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

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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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