Dogs Forever of Iowa

a) To provide safe temporary shelter for homeless dogs until they can be placed at a shelter, with a rescue organization or in a permanent home.

b) To support and sponsor educational programs for adults and children, including cruelty prevention; dog welfare; identifying and reporting dog neglect and abuse; and responsible dog care.

c) To support and sponsor low-cost spay-neuter programs.

d) To generate and distribute funds to charitable organizations involved in dog rescue or other forms of dog welfare.

a) While our all-volunteer-run “Safe Place” shelter houses a relatively small number of dogs we also concurrently manage a state-approved foster home program and we team with other reputable rescues and shelters.

b) We, along with other area animal welfare organizations, support HSUS – Iowa State Director Preston Moore’s efforts eliminate animal cruelty, neglect and abuse.

c) We utilize Iowa Humane Alliance(IHA), the area’s only low-cost spay-neuter clinic

d) We support IHA’s fundraising efforts.

a) We have 65+ active volunteers and a number of foster care givers.

b) We utilize our website, Facebook, Instagram platforms to call supporters to action.

c) We ensure that every dog in our care is spayed or neutered.

d) We participate in IHA-sponsored events.

We’ve saved the lives of hundreds of homeless dogs and we will continue to do so.