Following her arrival at the new foster home in Indianola on Saturday, Miss Daisy Mae suddenly fled while still leashed. Pursuant to multiple sightings reported by local residents, Paws members undertook a comprehensive trapping effort. Ultimately, Daisy was lured to enter a carefully positioned trap at the residence of Sandy Espenmiller on Thursday morning. Thank you, Sandy, for your calm demeanor while sitting with Daisy until assistance arrived. The team expresses sincere appreciation to Nate of Kiya Koda Humane Society for his essential contributions to trap placement and management.
On January 11, shortly after 10:30 PM, JJ was safely captured. Upon arrival at his new residence on December 28, JJ pushed through the screen door. Multiple sightings occurred approximately three miles away from the location where JJ initially went missing. With permission, team members placed cameras in areas where JJ was spotted to identify potential routine patterns. Following his appearance on camera, traps were set. The evening prior to his capture, JJ discovered food and effortlessly entered the trap, which had been secured open with bungee cords. We extend our gratitude to community members who provided updates on JJ's whereabouts and to homeowners who allowed trap placement. Today, JJ is safely back home, warm and secure.
We're throwing Kiko a New Year's party tonight by finally catching her! She made a break for it on December 21. This awesome community flooded us with calls about Kiko sightings. Today we set three traps, the last one just ten minutes after a sighting. We drenched the area in scents, hoping Kiko's nose would lead her home. And guess what? Hunger beat fear today! Welcome back, Kiko!
Just a glimpse at some of our rescues!! 🐾💛🐾💛
Gigi managed to Houdini her way out of her harness while at a friend's house, getting spooked by a loud car and making a run for it. She'd return to the house, but was being a total diva and refusing to go to the sitter. Last night, the team headed to Dexter, loaded up with cameras, a trap, and some chicken. When they arrived, Gigi was hanging out in the driveway, but as expected, she took off. The trap was set, the camera was rolling, and all they could do was wait. Gigi first appeared in the driveway at 11:02 pm, but wandered off again, only to reappear at 11:36 pm to explore the trap. And just two minutes later, she was safely caught in the trap.
Big Rigger Builders contacted us with a compassionate concern about a dog roaming Fairfax businesses since August. They were kindly leaving food out to build trust, though the dog remained elusive. Iowa’s cold snap prompted them to seek our assistance. We strategically placed a camera and food in the feeding areas to figure out a routine. Tonight, a trap was set, ahead of an impending ice storm. Remarkably, within 20 minutes, the dog was safely secured and now warm.
This team is totally on it! The Paws team in Des Moines caught wind of a Facebook post about a Mastiff in Earlham who'd been hanging around the fields for a few days, looking for its next meal. They sprang into action, setting a trap at 746pm, and - voila! - they found the exact spot she'd been chowing down and snagged her safely by 754! She booked herself a room Animal Rescue League of Iowa
On December 2, Mika, a 4 month old Shiba Inu, escaped through an open door in Des Moines sparked a frantic search by her family. Our organization worked in tandem to monitor Facebook groups focused on lost pets, providing support wherever possible. Upon discovering a post about Mika, a team member from the Des Moines area notified her owners that assistance was forthcoming. Cameras and traps were promptly deployed. Although the discovery of Mika's collar and AirTag in the woods on Friday was disheartening, we remained hopeful that she was still in the area. Fortunately, Mika was spotted on Saturday, and our team rapidly responded, utilizing all available resources to establish multiple traps and cameras in the area. Mika appeared on camera near a trap at 1:55 a.m. and cautiously entered it by 2 a.m., ensuring her safe capture. Throughout the ordeal, Mika's owners demonstrated unwavering dedication, adhering to instructions and taking additional measures. Welcome home, Mika!
We are thrilled to share with you the incredible story of Ann Kenny, a beautiful dog who captured the hearts of many in our community.In late May 2024, Ann was spotted running with a Husky near Gilman, Iowa. However, she soon disappeared and reappeared 50 miles west in Ankeny on June 20. It was here that she earned her name, Ann Kenny.After concerns were raised about her safety, Paws of Hope Animal Rescue stepped in to assist. Our team, in Des Moines worked tirelessly to track Ann and set up a trap. Although our initial attempt was unsuccessful, we persevered and continued to monitor her movements.Throughout our efforts, we met many wonderful people in Ankeny who generously offered their support. Stephanie and John, in particular, provided invaluable assistance, allowing us to use their house as our "headquarters." We also extend our gratitude to the numerous residents who permitted us to place feeding stations, cameras, and traps on their properties.Ann's celebrity status in Ankeny, however, ultimately led to her departure from the area due to excessive attention from citizens. Her subsequent travels took her to Gilman, Grinnell, and back to Gilman again.It wasn't until we made contact with Matt that we were able to piece together Ann's movements. Matt's diligence in monitoring local community pages and setting up cameras and feeding stations proved instrumental in our success.In a surprising turn of events, Ann appeared with a companion on November 21, whom we assumed to be her new companion. The companion was successfully captured on November 28 and reunited with its owners, who reside approximately 3.5 miles outside Gilman.After weeks of patience and perseverance, our team finally succeeded in trapping Ann on November 30th. We are overjoyed to report that she is now safe and warm at Parkview Stray Hold. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to every individual who contributed to Ann's rescue. Your selflessness, dedication, and compassion have
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