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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.

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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 Grayson's adoption status with email updates.
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Grayson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Missy's adoption status with email updates.
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Missy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Padfoot's adoption status with email updates.
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Padfoot

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 3 mos
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Ash's adoption status with email updates.
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Ash

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 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, 4 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 Chowder's adoption status with email updates.
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Chowder

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female Kitten
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Snow aka Luna JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Snow aka Luna JuM

Great Pyrenees/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Nemo's adoption status with email updates.
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Nemo

Domestic Shorthair

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

Rat

Male
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Scout JW's adoption status with email updates.
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Scout JW

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Clive, IA

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