Animal Relief Coalition of Iowa

25/07/2024

Remember our URGENT CRY for assistance for three kittens whose mother was killed? Well, thanks to a good samaritan, they were captured and will be ready for adoption around September.

We will be posting each one individually with their personality traits in about another month, as their socialization continues. Believe us when we say that there is a HUGE difference between "scared strays" and "feral" cats!

MOST are scared strays, and with time, patience and kindness, they will come around and make great family companions!

25/07/2024

https://who13.com/news/metro-news/u-s-humane-society-wants-investigation-into-west-des-moines-zoo/

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Humane Society of the United States is raising new concerns about a West Des Moines zoo after an animal caretaker was injured on the job. According to the Blue Zoo…

20/07/2024

20/05/2024

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/mars-petcare-recalls-pedigree-adult-complete/

Mars recalls one lot of Pedigree dry food. See a complete list of all dog food recalls and FDA warnings since 2009, by Dog Food Advisor.

30/04/2024

After years of research on pet food, we finally found something LILLIE can eat. She has a super sensitive digestive system, and we have had her on every type of food, both prescription and OTC.

Lillie LOVES this food. Absolutely no prompting to eat, she has lost weight in a healthy way and her coat is gorgeous. She has so much more energy, too! Always wants to play, extremely vocal. We've had her for seven years already, and we adopted her at about 3 years old they thought.

If this AD doesn't make you convert, nothing will....but if you DO DECIDE to give it a try, let me know. You'll get a discount, and we will get one bag of food!!!!! :)

29/03/2024

ARC-IA prefers donations through paypal, but does have a venmo account if needed. just reach out to us at [email protected]

29/03/2024

TANGO UPDATE:

Her heart murmur was a level 2 (out of 6). She lost about .26 ounces since February so we are watching that closely.

Weight: 5.47 lbs a loss of .26 ounces since February.

Her respiratory rate was slightly elevated to about 60 but she's been holding at home to around 30, so we are hoping she was just stressed out.

We did decide to draw blood which will check on her thyroid levels, kidney's, white/red blood counts and electrolytes. We will have those results in about 2 days.

Tango's care is palliative meaning we will continue to monitor her health and provide comfort care, with minimal tests and procedures , like blood draws, fluids and meds to keep her comfortable.

Hospice care follows with managing her pain until such time we have to say goodbye!

Cats hide pain, so we can only go by her appetite, demeanor overall and food/water intake. So far, she's hanging in there....

28/03/2024

RESCUE UPDATE:

The hardest thing about rescue is saying goodbye.

We have three cats that are nearing their final days.

All three feral strays, had dedicated caregivers who have funded and cared for them for over a decade, but now they need a little help as their health has declined and they are entering what we call palliative care.

We are asking for you to help us, help them care for these precious souls for the remainder of their days.

You can help support them in their final days by contributing monetarily at [email protected] (Paypal) or through a contribution of much needed supplies, specifically food and litter!

CHEWY:
https://www.chewy.com/g/animal-relief-coalition-of-iowa_b73850483 -list&wishlistsortby=AVAILABILITY

Monetary donations will be applied to their vet services and euthanasia when it's time!

Thank in you advance for your kindness.

PICTURED: TANGO, BABY & TRIXIE (in their younger years)
XRAY is of TRIXIE'S healed broken leg that she had upon arrival as a kitten. For more information on her ongoing care, contact [email protected]

12/12/2023

Got a little cuddle tonight from Pretty Penelope

23/11/2023

These three are humanized and ready for a loving home. ARC is accepting applications.

Email [email protected]

26/10/2023

MEET THE TRIO (CROSSPOST)
These three little kits are in need of a rehome! Rescued from a very busy and dangerous area, they are now safe and waiting to be vetted properly prior to their furr-ever home.

PRITZI (white faced calico) - Named for her inquisitive nature, Prtizi is shy at first, and then very vocal with her meet n greets! One of the first kits to warm up to her human rescuer.

MITZI (Split Face markings) - Named for her mindful but irrestible demeanor. Mitzi is an observer, and takes a while to warm up to, but she is a little hunter. Everything Mitzi captures...is hers!

PRETTY POOH - (Tabby) - The smallest of the trio, Pretty Pooh inherited her name as the sweetest of the bunch, just like the teddy bear. Her eyes are sweet, innocent and she is super playful and friendly! She is "soft spoken" and loves cuddles!

Pooh and Pritzi are very bonded. Mitzi, a little bigger, can be adopted alone.

ARC is helping with the vetting, so donations are welcome! Contact [email protected] for more information or to connect with their rescuer.

09/10/2023

Follow this guy and his lizard....you will witnwss pure love

09/10/2023

Skipper n Tipper...2011 internet sensations are still very close.

13/09/2023

13/09/2023

URGENT! CROSSPOSTING ONLY
Contact Animal Relief Coalition of Iowa for more information on how you can help.

"These three kittens are strays. They are living by a very busy street. They are not feral, but are leary of humans. They are very savable, but need vetting and a foster home. They appear to be all females. Our local humane society turned them away. Can anyone help us get them to safety!"

12/08/2023

Hahha

13/03/2023

IMPORTANT! DOG FOOD RECALL!

Complete details of the Stratford Care USA, Inc recall as reported by the editors of The Dog Food Advisor.

12/03/2023

WARNING! DOG FOOD RECALL!

Complete details of the Purina Pro Plan Vet Diet recall as reported by the editors of The Dog Food Advisor.

20/02/2023

Relatable! 😹😂😹

05/02/2023

Incredible! A great example of the wonderful companions Shepherds are but more importantly how good they are at any job or task you give them!

04/02/2023

If I fits I sits.....!!! ❤

04/02/2023

UPDATE:
We believe she was killed by a car early Friday Morning. Thank you to the person who came forward with information of her siting. Her sudden disappearance with this information leaves little hope that there is an alternative reason for her disappearance.

This is tragic and a reminder to get pets spayed and neutered. TNR programs only work if the organizations and community are working together and providing caregivers and colonies for them to live safely in. She would have made a great companion!RIP SWEET GIRL. We did all we could do.....Our hearts are broken.

DONATIONS are welcome to vet her littermate and can be sent to ARC of Iowa, 528 S Story Street, Boone, IA 50036 or through paypal at [email protected]

MISSING:
Kitten Missing. Approximately 8-9 months old. Tabby, female.

Vicinity: South Story & Woodland. Will be skiddish, but comes to "kitty kitty kitty". Was a stray and just warming up to the caretaker. She has a home.

If you have seen her please contact:
Animal Relief Coalition of Iowa
[email protected]

26/01/2023

giggle

A police K-9 in Michigan recently had himself a “ruff” day after he was accused of stealing his owner’s lunch.

24/01/2023

HAHA

22/01/2023

A poem from the cat❤

20/01/2023